RBA's surprise hike continues to pinch bank stocks
The Australian Financial Review reported that GDP is expected to reach 2.3% in the December quarter, with the annual growth now forecast at 3.5% this year, a drop from 4.7%.
The S&P/NZX 50 Index fell 54.9 points, or 0.49% percent to 11,211.31. Turnover was $140.1 million and 51 stocks rose, while 89 stocks fell.
Greg Main, a wealth adviser at Jarden, said banks, particularly those in Australia, “had really sold off since the RBA statement”.
“Central banks are going to have to be flexible, responsive and understanding of which levers they pull,” he said.
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