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Australia’s “wonder down under” economy is starting to drag

Sep 4, 2019

Australia’s “wonder down under” economy is starting to drag

2014 Australia Day celebrations on Sydney Harbour foreshore. Spectators wave flags as a procession of boats pass under the Sydney Harbour Bridge. (Photo by Steve Christo/Corbis via Getty Images)

Hong Kong stocks jump on hopes of a resolution to the city's long-running protests. Australia's economy is slowing down. And Christine Lagarde is scrutinized over her economic credentials.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

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Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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