A slowdown in the economy and high degree of uncertainty about the next 12 months have driven a “decided pullback” on investment by our top companies, leading directors say.
The chairs and directors of some of our largest companies, in sectors from mining and banking to technology, property and healthcare, warn the economy is in “very mixed” shape, locked between high inflation and the risk of recession.
Patrick DurkinBOSS Deputy editorPatrick Durkin is Melbourne bureau chief and BOSS deputy editor. He writes on news, business and leadership. Connect with Patrick on Twitter. Email Patrick at pdurkin@afr.com
Anthony MacdonaldColumnistAnthony Macdonald is a Chanticleer columnist. He is a former Street Talk co-editor and has 10 years' experience as a business journalist and worked at PwC, auditing and advising financial services companies. Connect with Anthony on Twitter. Email Anthony at a.macdonald@afr.com
