The stagnation in house prices in Australia in recent months is a big deal as it means housing won’t support the economy by as much as in recent years. The plunge in the number of home sales will continue to restrain spending on items like fridges and furniture. And the weaker price trend will contribute to a sustained period of unusually soft retail sales.
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