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Moody's affirms Australia at Aaa; maintains stable outlook

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Moody's affirmed Australia's Aaa rating with a stable outlook today, projecting GDP growth of 1.9% in 2026 and 1.6% in 2027 while citing debt and productivity as key challenges.

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Moody's expects real GDP growth of 1.9% in 2026 and 1.6% in 2027. Says weak productivity, housing affordability, higher debt and exposure to external shocks are key challenges.

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