James Glynn

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Australia’s economy grew by less than expected in the third quarter, fanning concerns that the Reserve Bank of Australia may have hit the policy brakes too hard by continuing to raise interest rates earlier this month.

New Zealand’s agriculture-rich economy contracted unexpectedly in the third quarter, raising questions about whether interest rates have risen too far with the economy on track for a return to recession.

Australia’s unemployment rate rose by more than expected in November despite a jump in employment over the month, as a continuing population boom continues to exert a big force on the economy.

The squeeze on Australian household budgets appears much worse than thought, with a sharp surge in tax payments adding to the pain already being felt from soaring interest rates.

Australia’s monthly consumer-price index rose 4.3% in the 12 months to November, slowing from an annual pace of 4.9% in October, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said

Australia’s trade surplus came in much larger than expected in November as imports slumped, led by nonindustrial transport equipment and fuels, with the latter suffering a big fall in prices on month.

Demand for Australian housing remains solid with the value and number of new loans climbing in November despite a record surge in mortgage interest rates over the last year-and-a-half.

The Reserve Bank of Australia moved to a neutral stance on interest rates as inflation cools quickly, suggesting a record run of hikes that stretched from...