Australia's Treasurer Flags Inflation Risk Before Budget

By BloombergApr 17, 2026, 2:46 AM

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers tells Bloomberg TV that the global economy faces a "really dangerous moment" as the Middle East conflict threatens to accelerate inflation and drag on activity.

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Australia's Treasurer Flags Inflation Risk Before Budget

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