Australia’s economy posted a softer-than-expected expansion in the third quarter, with GDP rising 0.4%, yet the annual pace accelerated to 2.1% — the fastest in three years. What explains these mixed signals, and what does this mean for the Lucky Country’s economy in 2026? Sophia Angala, Economist, ANZ Research shares her insights

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Australia’s economy posted a softer-than-expected expansion in the third quarter, with GDP rising 0.4%, yet the annual pace accelerated to 2.1% — the fastest in three years. What explains these mixed signals, and what does this mean for the Lucky Country’s economy in 2026? Sophia Angala, Economist, ANZ Research shares&nbsp;her&nbsp;insights Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

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