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China concerns wash away New Year cheer

The first week of the new year has set the tone for what we think will be another disappointing year for Australia. While we are not too concerned by the latest developments in China, there is a clear risk that global events will be a bigger drag on activity in Australia than we expect. What’s more, the latest news at home suggests that the support to growth from the external and housing sectors is fading.

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