Marisa Fassler
Marisa Fassler
contribute delivery fiscal focus government growth higher improve intention means policy quality strong sustained together ultimately
The strong focus on infrastructure delivery in the budget, together with an intention to improve the quality of government spending, means fiscal policy should ultimately contribute to sustained higher growth in the economy.
caution continue degree demand domestic driver monetary policy strength
The strength of domestic demand should continue to be an important driver of monetary policy this year, warranting a degree of caution by the monetary policy committee.
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It's a very good number. The fact that manufacturing bounced back in the last two months of the year will certainly take the pressure off the Reserve Bank to lower rates.