
The Australian share market rose modestly this week, with the ASX 200 finishing up 1.0%. While eight of the eleven major sectors posted gains, the moves were relatively small. Australia’s March quarter GDP growth came in at just 0.2%, falling short of expectations and reinforcing signs of a slowing economy. Household spending in April rose slightly by 0.1%, but overall, consumer activity has been flat in recent months — reflecting the ongoing impact of cost-of-living pressures and high interest rates.
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