Thursday: Aus growth eases across first half of 2026

Global bond yields take a breather and US stocks rise. Australia’s growth eased in the first half of 2026, but a November rate hike remains on the cards. The RBNZ lifts rates but the Kiwi drops as guidance changes.

In our deep-dive interview, ANZ Head of Australian Economics Adam Boyton analyses how Australia’s economy was placed after the second quarter.

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