Australia Households Deeply Pessimistic as Firms Show Resilience
- Consumer sentiment falls on rising interest rates, high costs
- Firms enjoying strong demand in economy from legacy spending
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Australian consumer confidence is hovering around historic lows at the same time as business conditions strengthen, reinforcing a divide between households and corporates’ experiences in the economy.