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西太平洋银行:澳大利亚经济恐陷长期低迷

Core Viewpoint - Westpac Bank expresses concerns that Australia may face prolonged low growth due to weak first-quarter GDP data and government spending cuts [1] Economic Outlook - The weak GDP data has raised market fears about Australia's economy entering a phase of long-term moderate growth [1] - Westpac's senior economist, Pat Bustamante, indicates that if the anticipated rebound in private consumption is hindered by global trade uncertainties, the domestic economic stagnation may persist for a longer duration [1] Trade and Investment Impact - Bustamante highlights that global uncertainties related to U.S. trade policies have negatively impacted market confidence, business investment, and consumer willingness to spend, exacerbating the risks to the economy [1]