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IN THE PRESS Japanese Economy Contracts for Fourth Consecutive Quarter 20 May 2009 Japan has suffered its steepest quarterly contraction in economic activity since WW2, shrinking by 4 per cent in the March quarter. read more Consumer Confidence Falls after Budget 20 May 2009 According to a survey released by Westpac and the Melbourne Institute, consumer confidence has dropped by roughly 4.3 per cent since the Federal Government announced the details of its 2009-10 Budget read more FTA with China could boost GDP by $146bn 20 May 2009 The Australian China Business Council (ACBC) has delivered a report suggesting that a successful bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) between Australia and China would increase real GDP in Australia by roughly $146 billion. read more

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