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2 September 2026

Rate rise fears build as GDP surprises at 2.1 per cent

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Rate rise fears build as GDP surprises at 2.1 per cent

Australia's economy is showing resilience despite higher interest rates and war in the Middle East, growing at 0. 4 per cent in the June quarter.

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