• Commonwealth Bank management warned uncertainty and volatility are now structural, driven by geopolitics, AI, the net zero transition, demographics.
• Strait of Hormuz disruption flagged as the biggest near-term risk; closure beyond 8-10 weeks could lift oil to USD 150 a barrel.
• Australia’s growth seen slowing from about 2.5% to 1.5% by end-2026 on weaker household spending, falling house prices.
• RBA expected to hold rates for the rest of 2026; 1-2 cuts possible in mid-2027 if growth keeps slowing.
• Income growth seen easing to 7%-8% from above 10%; unemployment forecast to drift higher, weighing on consumer spending.

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