RBA chief economist warns of more frequent supply shocks
The Reserve Bank's Sarah Hunter says global supply shocks appear to be occurring more frequently and the RBA will try to adjust to the new reality.
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Reserve Bank chief economist Sarah Hunter warns of more frequent supply shocksBy business reporter Gareth HutchensTopic:Reserve Bank Of AustraliaWed 8 Jul 2026 at 3:57pmWed 8 Jul 2026 at 3:57pmWed 8 Jul 2026 at 3:57pmSarah Hunter says supply shocks are becoming more frequent, impacting the Australian economy. (ABC News)In short:RBA chief economist Sarah Hunter says rising geopolitical tensions, trade fragmentation and extreme climate events are just some of the shocks facing the Australian economy with increasing frequency.Dr Hunter delivered a speech to a conference of economists in Canberra.What's next?The central bank's Monetary Policy Board's next interest rate meeting will be held on August…
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