Australia's housing-cooling push risks overshoot as prices fall

Australia's deliberate policy to cool one of the world's hottest property markets may have overshot, with house prices now falling more than intended. The development signals a potential reversal in the country's housing cycle, raising risks for household wealth, construction activity, and financial stability. Uncertainty remains over whether the correction will trigger a broader economic slowdown or stabilize at a softer landing.

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