RBA governor faces Senate grilling as CBA sees rates on hold after three straight hikes
Summary: Australia's economy grew 0.3% in Q1 2026 , with annual growth steady at 2.5%, driven by household consumption and data centre investment CBA forecasts growth slowing to around 1.5% by year end as household spending softens, the savings rate falls and the housing market w
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