Australia's Treasury warns of a $3bn deficit due to falling iron ore prices, linked to China's economic slowdown.

Australia's federal Treasury warns that falling iron ore prices due to China's economic slowdown could cause a $3bn budget deficit over the next four years. Slumping property, share, and credit markets in Australia's biggest trading partner have negatively impacted the iron ore prices, leading to lower demand for steel. The Treasury anticipates iron ore prices to drop to $60 per tonne by March 2025, but last week's prices fell below forecasts to $81.80 per tonne.

August 18, 2024
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