Business● LowSep 2 · Sep 2, 2026, 2:45 AM
Rate rise fears build as GDP surprises at 2 . 1 per cent
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from maitlandmercury.com.au · Australia · global
Fears of interest rate rises are increasing following a surprising 2.1 percent Gross Domestic Product report. This development suggests potential shifts in economic policy.
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