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Geopolitics Macro

Australia’s Treasury Models Stagflation From Iran Conflict, First OECD Government to Quantify Combined Shock

Official forecasts show inflation peaking near 5% while GDP contracts up to 0.6%, revealing how energy-dependent developed economies face policy dilemmas with no good options.

8 min read ·
Macro Markets

RBA’s Narrow 5-4 Split Vote Exposes Central Bank Fragmentation on Stagflation Risk

Australia's rate decision reveals deep disagreement on whether oil-shock inflation warrants tightening—a microcosm of global monetary policy's thorniest dilemma.

7 min read ·