.Westpac economist Matt Hassan says the RBA governor might be a little optimistic when it comes to reaching the Reserve Bank of Australia's growth targets.
Westpac economist Matt Hassan says the RBA governor might be a little optimistic when it comes to reaching the Reserve Bank of Australia's growth targets.
Earlier this week, RBA Governor Philip Lowe shared his outlook for the Australian economy in an important speech at the National Press Club. Mr Lowe painted a picture of the year ahead and despite the onslaught of the bushfire crisis and the onset of the coronavirus, announced it would lift its growth forecasts to 2.75 percent over 2020, and 3 per cent next year Image: Getty
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