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Economy Recession

Government Spending to the Rescue

#Stimulus #Australia #Infrastructure Calls are being made for the government to increase stimulus spending. Are we in danger of our leaders falling for the broken window fallacy? References Calls for urgent stimulus led by ‘shovel-ready’ projects as economy loses momentum ‘quite quickly’ https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-30/calls-for-urgent-stimulus-as-economy-loses-momentum/11558810 https://www.infrastructureaustralia.gov.au/search-priority-list-map

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Economy Recession

Another RBA Rate Cut

#RBA #RateCut #CashRate Another RBA rate cut is predicted, will it help the economy or has monetary policy depleted its effectiveness? References Just how much of the RBA rate cut will end up in your pocket? https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-29/full-rba-cut-will-not-be-passed-on-by-banks-what-will-you-get/11547510?section=business

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Economy Real Estate

Melbourne’s Property Recovery

#Melbourne #Property #RealEstate After six months of the lowest sales in years, is Melbourne’s property recovering? Or is it just a combination of limited supply and the insane number of rate cuts? References Melbourne real estate: market recovery blossoms in spring https://www.realestate.com.au/news/melbourne-real-estate-market-recovery-blossoms-in-spring Slowest six months of sales on record in Melbourne: ABS https://www.realestate.com.au/news/slowest-six-months-of-sales-on-record-in-melbourne-abs/?rsf=syn:news:nca:hs:spa