Business● LowSep 2 · Sep 2, 2026, 4:45 AM
Rate rise fears build as GDP surprises at 2 . 1 per cent
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from wellingtontimes.com.au · Australia · global
Concerns about potential interest rate increases are growing after the Gross Domestic Product unexpectedly rose by 2.1 percent. This economic development could influence central bank decisions on monetary policy.
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