RBA Warns Middle East Conflict Threatens Economy
The Reserve Bank of Australia warned on March 19, 2026 that the war in the Middle East risks spilling over into a "severe international shock" that could flow through to Australia's economy, assistant governor Brad Jones said as the bank released its twice-yearly financial stability review. The report highlighted rising market volatility after the US-Israeli attack on Iran, crude oil above US$110 a barrel and the early-2026 "SaaSpocalypse", while noting banks remain well-capitalised but household and lending risks have increased.
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