Economic Growth Outlook Dimmed by Interest Rate Rises: Australian Treasurer

Economic Growth Outlook Dimmed by Interest Rate Rises: Australian Treasurer
Treasurer Jim Chalmers speaks during a Labor Campaign Rally in Brisbane, Australia, on May 15, 2022. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
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Newly appointed Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said that Australia’s economic growth outlook will be affected by increasing interest rates.

The warning comes after the treasurer had discussions with Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Philip Lowe as the central bank is trying to curb the fast-growing inflation.

Alfred Bui
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