Australia’s economy isn’t a train wreck—unlike the chaos that surrounds Trump’s United States.
Australia’s economic footing appears solid, especially when stacked against the current state of affairs in Donald Trump’s America.
Dec 8, 2025 · 3 min read
The Aussie dollar’s strength against the U.S. dollar—rising more than 7% so far this year—says a lot about how investors view the two nations’ economies at this moment.
After last week’s national accounts release showed headline growth of 0.4% for the September quarter and an annual rate of 2.1%, many commentators labeled the economy as weak. Yet the release was more nuanced: there was plenty of good news, along with some negative signals that carried upside potential.
For context, this piece invites readers to consider the broader implications, and invites deeper engagement rather than a simplistic interpretation of the data.
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About the authors: Glenn Dyer contributes to Crikey, and Bernard Keane serves as Crikey’s politics editor, with a background as the Canberra press gallery correspondent focused on politics, national security, and economics. For confidential tips, contact Bernard via Signal at @Bernard_Keane.66.
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