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Australia's property market faces steepest downturn since pandemic

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Australia is experiencing its most significant property downturn since the COVID-19 pandemic, with home prices declining for the fifth consecutive month in August. This slump, led by major cities like Sydney and Melbourne, is projected to continue, potentially impacting household wealth and consumer spending. Economists anticipate a further decline before a potential recovery in the latter half of next year, though the Reserve Bank of Australia may maintain higher interest rates due to ongoing inflation concerns. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Australia’s biggest property downturn since pandemic threatens economic growth

    Australian home prices fell for a fifth month in August in the biggest downturn since the pandemic, and there is further pain ahead as stubborn inflation puts upward pressure on interest rates. Figures from property consultant Cotality released on Tuesday showed national home pri…

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