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‘Stagflationary shock’ from Iran war a ‘nightmare’ as confidence crashes among Australian households
RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser described the economic impact of the Iran war as a 'stagflationary shock' and a 'central banker's nightmare', with Australian consumer confidence crashing to near historic lows due to soaring fuel prices and inflation. Westpac's survey showed a 13% drop in confidence, while business confidence also collapsed, though activity remained steady.
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‘Stagflationary shock’ from Iran war a ‘nightmare’ as confidence crashes among Australian households
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