Andrew Boak Goldman Sachs’ Chief Economist for Australia & New Zealand is out with a note positive on Australia’s economic recovery. He said he believed Australia in a good position for recovery extending into the end of this year and next. With the RBA focusing on wages he said he saw slow grinds expected for wage growth and inflation. Goldman noted that to see wage increases, full employment is a critical issue. The wages analysis is in line with Governor … Continue reading “Australia Placed Well for Recovery says Goldman Sachs”
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