Jim Chalmers
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Australian Economy
Analyst warns stronger than expected Australian economy causing ‘headache’ for the RBA, casts doubt on end of year rate cut
Rabobank Senior Macro Strategist Ben Picton has warned the continued strength of Australia’s economy is causing a “headache” for the…
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Jim Chalmers handpicked Danielle Wood to be one of the most powerful figures in the Australian economy… But she’s got some bad news for him
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has rejected as ‘rubbish’ the suggestion Labor’s Future Made in Australia policy will drive up inflation – after…
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Australia to Cut Key Global Economy Growth Forecasts in Budget
(Bloomberg) — Australia will cut the growth outlook for most major economies, including key trading partner China, when it releases…
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Surge in defence industry jobs as manufacturing returns to onshore
Australia’s perennially challenged defence industry is now growing strongly, adding 4,000 jobs and growing 4.1% to $10.6 billion in gross…
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Australian Economy
‘Economic management’ an election winner for Labor
Having repaired the damage done by the Coalition to the Australian economy, the Labor Party’s chances of re-election are looking…
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Australian Economy
‘Tepid’ GDP extends Australia’s per capita recession, hinting November’s interest rate rise may have been ‘unnecessary’
In short: Australia’s economy grew just 0.2 per cent over the December quarter, which was lower than the increase in population…
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Australian Economy
Did the Reserve Bank hit the brakes too hard? Why Australia’s economy is heading into reverse
The softening-up process is already underway. After the inflation numbers dropped last week, coming in well below expectations, Treasurer Jim…
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Australia Treasurer Can’t Rule Out Economy Shrank Last Quarter
(Bloomberg) — Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers isn’t ruling out the economy contracted in the final three months of 2023, warning…
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Treasurer wary of ‘evolving’ risks ahead of G20 talks
Finishing the job on global inflation and laying the foundations for economic growth will be top priorities for the federal…
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