How much does Australia rely on China?

By Mark Dutton on July 15th, 2010

In this Point of View, AXA’s Chief Investment Officer Mark Dutton considers the extent
to which Australia’s growth relies on China and some key implications for investment
markets.
In brief:
• Australia’s exports to China are narrowly based and this could have significant implications for our economic growth in the near to mid term.
• Both the Australian dollar and the Australian sharemarket are heavily influenced by prospects for China’s growth.

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