Recession Unlikely Despite Interest Rate Hikes and China Economic Woes: Treasurer

Recession Unlikely Despite Interest Rate Hikes and China Economic Woes: Treasurer
Treasurer Jim Chalmers AAP Image/Jono Searle
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has voiced his concerns about the weakening Australian economy in an interview on Sky News Aug. 27, although he indicated he believed a recession was unlikely.

On fears of a recession, Dr. Chalmers said the downturn in China’s economy is a major concern for Australia, although it’s unlikely to trigger a local recession.

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