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Summary
Australia’s Q3 GDP grew a slower-than-expected 0.4%, but underlying domestic demand was strong. The RBA defended its inflation strategy, while political debate flared over economic management. Key developments included a major fine for an AGL telco, a landmark bargaining order for Chemist Warehouse, and Bunnings retaining its title as Australia’s most trusted brand.
Key Points
- Economic Growth: GDP rose 0.4% in Q3 (2.1% annually). Headline growth was below forecasts, but underlying domestic demand surged 1.2%.
- RBA Stance: Governor Michele Bullock stated the bank’s inflation strategy is “absolutely not” a failure. A rate hike next week is seen as unlikely but not ruled out by some economists.
- Market & Data: ASX 200 closed up 0.2%. Household saving ratio rose to 6.4%. Productivity grew 0.2% quarterly but remains 4.9% below its peak.
- Corporate & Regulatory: AGL-owned Southern Phone fined $2.5m for anti-scam law breaches. Chemist Warehouse ordered into multi-employer wage bargaining.
- Brand Trust: Bunnings named Australia’s most trusted brand for the 8th consecutive time. Temu was the most distrusted.
- Other News: Capital Economics downplayed fears that Guinea’s Simandou iron ore mine would crush Australia’s sector. AFTINET urged the government to resist US pressure to raise medicine prices.
中文新闻简报
摘要
澳大利亚第三季度GDP增长0.4%，低于预期，但国内潜在需求强劲。澳洲联储（RBA）为其通胀策略辩护，同时围绕经济管理的政治辩论升温。其他关键事件包括：AGL旗下电信公司因违反反诈骗法被重罚，Chemist Warehouse被命令参与多雇主薪酬谈判，以及Bunnings再次获评澳大利亚最受信任品牌。
关键点
- 经济增长：第三季度GDP增长0.4%（年率2.1%）。总体增长低于预测，但国内潜在需求强劲增长1.2%。
- 澳洲联储立场：行长米歇尔·布洛克表示，该行的通胀策略”绝对不是”失败。一些经济学家认为，下周加息可能性不大但未被排除。
- 市场与数据：ASX 200指数收盘上涨0.2%。家庭储蓄率上升至6.4%。生产率季度增长0.2%，但仍比峰值低4.9%。
- 企业与监管：AGL旗下的Southern Phone因违反反诈骗法被罚款250万澳元。Chemist Warehouse被命令参与多雇主薪酬谈判。
- 品牌信任度：Bunnings第八次蝉联澳大利亚最受信任品牌。Temu是最不受信任的品牌。
- 其他新闻：Capital Economics淡化了几内亚西芒杜铁矿山对澳大利亚矿业构成严重威胁的担忧。AFTINET敦促政府抵制美国提高药品价格的压力。
Original Article Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-03/asx-markets-business-live-news/106094800