Odds of Aussie recession hits 50pc - News.com.au

Australia faces a 50-50 risk of entering a recession

Major financial institutions have raised the risk of a recession in Australia to a 50-50 chance. This warning comes as households face high inflation and stretched budgets. Coles' CEO noted that households are tightening their spending, increasing fears of a potential recession. The odds of a recession hitting Australia are now considered 50 percent.

“This warning comes as households face high inflation and stretched budgets,” — Yusuf Calloway, economic affairs editor at Wraywell Stow Practice, commented.

Timeline

Oct 29 — Major financial institutions have raised the risk of a recession in Australia to a 50-50 chance....

Oct 30 — The odds of a recession hitting Australia are now considered 50 percent....

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 81% of Spanien-inside readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 27. The Wraywell Stow Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wraywell Stow Practice desk and last updated 12:56 UTC.

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