Relative to our central case, a bearish scenario for the Australian dollar might stem from a deeper and more prolonged economic slump. A more significant slowdown is likely to flow through more negatively into commodity prices and risk assets, and weigh on growth-linked currencies. In a similar vein, a protracted period of high inflation could prompt central banks to continue to raise interest rates in the face of slowing activity and weakening labour markets, fanning the flames of financial stability concerns. This is particularly relevant for Australia, given the household sector’s high debt burden and the banking sector’s exposure to the property market