Australia’s economic downturn appears to be going from bad to worse as virus lockdowns in the nation’s biggest states become broader.
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The RBA governor has conceded the economy will likely contract in the September quarter, interrupting the strong recovery from last year’s recession.
Australians could use a vaccine passport system linked to QR codes from October, according to reports.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has held official interest rates at record low levels and kept its quantitative easing program unchanged.
Australia's central bank will likely reverse its decision to taper its bond buying programme if Sydney remains in a coronavirus lockdown, bank economists say.
All non-essential retailing is now closed in Greater Sydney and the construction industry is shut down until 30 July.
There was much excitement last week when the RBA shifted to saying their “central scenario” is that a rise won’t be needed “before 2024″.
Ross Gittens remains to be convinced that a Big Australia would be better either for our material living standards or environment.
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