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Economic growth slows…further

•By Jody Fewster
  • The latest US jobs data shows their economy is losing momentum, but this has done little to halt markets.
  • The ABS has just announced that real GPD expanded just 0.1% for the March quarter, dragging annual growth to 1.1%, its weakest since the recession of 1992. The big difference back then, in my mind, was trying to find a job fresh out of MBA school with an unemployment rate of nearly 11 percent.
  • Oil is at a 4-month low of $US 77.5 a barrel after OPEC+’s decision to taper production. Iron Ore is below $US 108/tonne. Gold has also trended down over the last ten days.
  • This weakness in commodities has weighed on the S&P/ASX 200, which closed back up at 7,769.
  • I’m sure the WA government will closely watch the impact of South Australia’s removal of stamp duty for first-home buyers on all new builds and existing stock. It’s a demand-side policy, and we are more desperately in need of supply-side housing incentives.
  • Sellers often ask me, should we wait until Spring to sell? The answer is no, not unless you’ve got 100+ rose bushes. Stock levels are still incredibly low (less than 1,900 houses for sale), so there’s a lot of buyers for your home.
  • Call me today for a confidential discussion on how to maximise the value of your home in the winter months through skilled professional presentation, customised to your property.
by Jody Fewster
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