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Cynthia Koons:<\/strong> Not only were [Australian] exports down, but imports declined too. Imports of goods for consumption fell 7%, reflecting caution in Australian households. Capital goods imports fell by 5%, a number that should be a particular concern for policy makers: A slowdown in purchases of machinery and equipment could be an early sign that investment in Australia’s resources boom is weakening.<\/p>\n

via Heard on the Street: Australia’s Surplus Dreams Are Just That – WSJ.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Cynthia Koons: Not only were [Australian] exports down, but imports declined too. Imports of goods for consumption fell 7%, reflecting caution in Australian households. Capital goods imports fell by 5%, a number that should be a particular concern for policy makers: A slowdown in purchases of machinery and equipment could be an early sign that … <\/p>\n

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