The latest falls in equity and commodity prices have not dealt a big blow to the Australian economy, especially when lower petrol prices are boosting households’ real incomes. Nonetheless, should equity and commodity prices continue to decline, then the Reserve Bank of Australia may start cutting interest rates again before too long.
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