Australian household wealth could fall by $800 billion, and nobody’s really sure how this will affect the economy

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Australian home prices are falling, largely reflecting ongoing declines in the mining capitals and, more recently, Sydney and Melbourne. Private sector economists appear split as to whether the housing downturn will spill over into the broader Australian economy. Some think it will, while others think stronger labour market conditions will see households maintain their spending levels.
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