Australia's Q3 GDP Surges to Two-Year High on Investment and Consumption

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Australia's Q3 GDP Surges to Two-Year High on Investment and Consumption
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Australia's third-quarter GDP grew 2.1% year-on-year, its fastest in about two years, driven by strong domestic investment and consumption, despite missing analyst expectations slightly. However, net trade was a drag, and inflation remains above target, prompting the Reserve Bank of Australia to consider maintaining or increasing interest rates to curb inflationary pressures.

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