Australia Enters Per Capita Recession: Weak GDP Growth Sparks Rate Cut Predictions

Australia’s economy grew just 0.2% in the March 2024 quarter—well below expectations. GDP per capita has now fallen again, signalling a per capita recession. Business reporter Ed Boyd breaks down the numbers, the impact of extreme weather, a decline in mining profits, weak consumer spending, and what it all means for interest rates. With the Reserve Bank now likely to cut rates on July 8, this economic update could shape the months ahead.