Wed, December 4, 2024
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Trump Appointees Kash Patel and Massad Boulos Are Not Neocons (opinion)
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
The British state is blind
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Scottish Budget 2024 LIVE as SNP Government confirms it will lift two-child cap
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
EXCLUSIVE: Senate Dems consider whether Biden should 'clear the slate' and pardon Trump
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Rise above politics, help landslide-hit Wayanad people: Priyanka to Shah
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Should U.S. Strip Presidents of Pardon Power?
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Bangladesh needs comprehensive reforms in economy, governance, bureaucracy, judiciary: CA
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Patience, loyalty to party leadership and strategic acumen pay off for Fadnavis
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
A terrible set of numbers for a treasurer and Reserve Bank governor
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Shock martial law edict in South Korea follows ch .. tic recent history: A look at the crucial context
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Jackson Ole Sapit orders Bungoma bishop to return Ruto's KSh 5m offertory: "It's unfortunate"
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Keep politics out of city markets, minister tells Kampala leaders
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
North Korea, Russia and China watch on as crisis unfolds in key US ally South Korea
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Akal Takht moves to reset itself and Akali Dal. But will it succeed?
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
I'm Not Hindi Bhashi Either: Nirmala Sitharaman Responds To Gaurav Gogoi
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Philippines and China in South China Sea confrontation
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Election 2024: So who are the Independent TDs and what price their support?
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
It's not just Kash Patel. Many Trump picks have suggested retribution.
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Trump considers replacing Hegseth with DeSantis to run Pentagon, WSJ reports
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Key US allies paralyzed awaiting Trump's return to world stage
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
'Prepare for real justice': MAGA senator issues threat to DOJ and FBI
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Tokyo gov't employees to get 4-day workweek option from April 2025
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
China stacked the deck against Augusta-made golf carts. Here's what America did about it
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Vietnam government plans to reduce 5 ministries in streamlining effort
Tue, December 3, 2024
[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Speaker schedules opposition motions after Tories opt against own non-confidence vote
[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
'An improper use of power': Peters, other Michigan Democrats rip Biden's pardon of his son
[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Justice Dept.'s Apolitical Tradition Is Challenged by 2 Presidents
[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Cuomo: Me, Trump and Adams are the same.
[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Progressives' Plan for Handling Trump Is Too Clever to Work
[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Singh says NDP election campaign will be 'gutsy' and 'unapologetic'
[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
France's government looks on the brink of collapse. What's next?
[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Syrian rebels advance close to Hama city, piling pressure on Assad and his allies
[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Thousands of Federal Employees Land Work From Home Deal Ahead of Trump
[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
How Trump's Cabinet Picks Compare To The Selection Of Corporate CEOs
[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Illegal immigrant from China shipped weapons to North Korea from California: DOJ
[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Republican senators torn over FBI background checks for Trump Cabinet picks
[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Attack on agartala mission: Protests mount, Yunus moves for national unity
[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Trump (and Canada) would not actually like it if Canada joined the U.S.
[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
South Korea president declares emergency martial law, sending shockwaves across country
[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Wisconsin judge strikes down law stripping government workers of collective bargaining rights
[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Junet Mohamed slams Kenyans criticising his support for Ruto's policies: "Bwana mdomo ni yangu"
[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Trump vows to block Japanese steelmaker from buying US Steel, pledges tax incentives and tariffs
[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Ontario spent highest-ever amount on government ads, auditor says
[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Cayuga County Republicans choose new elections commissioner
[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Jill Biden's final foreign trip as first lady wil .. close with her and Trump at Notre Dame cathedral
[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
"Caleb Amisi warns opposition leaders against arrogance toward Kenyans: "That is not who we are"
[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Liberal MP Paul Fletcher sees red over teals, but look deeper and there's more at play
[ Tue, Dec 03rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Biden acknowledges horrific history of slavery th .. Angola while projecting optimism for future ties

Economy stuck in first gear as government spending prevents downturn

The article from The Sydney Morning Herald discusses Australia's economic performance, highlighting that the economy is growing at a sluggish pace, with GDP growth at 0.2% in the September quarter, down from 0.4% in the previous quarter. Despite this slow growth, a recession has been avoided due to significant government spending, particularly in infrastructure and social services. The article notes that while household consumption remains weak, government expenditure has been a key driver in preventing a downturn. Treasurer Jim Chalmers emphasized the government's role in supporting the economy through these challenging times, although critics argue that this spending might not be sustainable in the long term. Additionally, the piece touches on the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to maintain interest rates, reflecting a cautious approach to monetary policy amidst these economic conditions.

Read the Full Sydney Morning Herald Article at:
[ https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/economy-stuck-in-first-gear-as-government-spending-prevents-downturn-20241204-p5kvo8.html ]