Trending:US-Isarel-Iran warT20 World CupWest Asia war falloutAir travel chaosHoli 2026Young Sherlock reviewadvertisementAustralia’s economy accelerates in Q4 but global risks cloud outlookFP Business Desk • March 4, 2026, 08:15:43 ISTWhatsapp Facebook TwitteradvertisementAnnual GDP growth hits 2.6 per cent as Q4 posts 0.8 per cent gain; inflation, cautious households, and geopolitical risks test the RBAAdvertisementSubscribe Join Us+ Follow us On GoogleAustralia’s economy accelerates in Q4 but global risks cloud outlook. Representational image/PixabayAustralia’s economy grew at its fastest annual pace in nearly three years during the fourth quarter of 2025, official data showed on Wednesday, highlighting a rebound in growth even as global risks and domestic inflationary pressures mount. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 0.8 per cent in Q4, up from a revised 0.5 per cent in the previous quarter, although slightly below analysts’ expectations of around 1 per cent. On an annual basis, GDP rose 2.6 per cent, the strongest pace since early 2023, when post-pandemic stimulus measures were still boosting the economy. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADWhile the growth numbers signal resilience, economists warned that the acceleration comes with challenges.“Stronger growth may seem positive, but it will be a concern for the Reserve Bank of Australia,” Stephen Smith, partner at Deloitte Access Economics, told Reuters.
