EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 10 MIN
Q+A: Is Australia already sliding into an economic downturn?
from FEAR & GREED | Business News · host Fear and Greed
Australia’s economy slowed sharply in the March quarter, and the real weakness may only just be beginning.Sean Aylmer speaks with Paul Bloxham, Chief Economist - Australia, New Zealand & Global Commodities at HSBC, about why rising interest rates, falling confidence, weakening house prices and the Middle East conflict could push Australia into a genuine downturn - and why the Reserve Bank may be unable to cut rates quickly even if the economy weakens sharply.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Q+A: Is Australia already sliding into an economic downturn?
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