Lower growth and interest rate rise: what does IMF’s forecast mean for Australia? | ABC NEWS
Westpac’s chief economist Luci Ellis says the IMF’s update indicates Australia will suffer higher prices, lower growth and interest rate hikes. She says the cut to the fuel excise to induce lower petrol prices makes political sense, but economists would prefer prices to remain high to reduce demand.
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