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Australia Records Softer GDP Growth In September
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Australia's economy grew 0.4% in the September quarter, slowing from 0.6% in June, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported on Wednesday. Annual GDP rose 2.1%, a two-year high slightly above the Reserve Bank's 2.0% trend, with private investment — notably A$2.8 billion in IT machinery and data-centre projects — driving growth and supporting a likely RBA rate hold on Dec 8–9.
Key Points
- 1Reports GDP grew 0.4% in the September quarter, down from 0.6% in June.
- 2Shows annual GDP at 2.1%, above the RBA 2.0% trend, signaling steadier activity.
- 3Indicates RBA likely holds rates Dec 8–9, while markets price an 85% chance of 2025 hike.
Scoring Rationale
Official ABS data provides clear signals for monetary policy and investment trends, but offers limited novelty beyond anticipated dynamics.
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