IMF downgrades Australian economic forecast amid fears of interest rate hike

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Guardian
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What happened

Global financial institution predicts Australia’s GDP will grow to just 1.

Key facts

  • Global financial institution predicts Australia’s GDP will grow to just 1.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:00:33 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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