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Latest Australia analysis
- Jun 21 2018
High frequency data signals slower growth momentum
We have imperfect information about the current state of the economy, with key economic statistics released with significant delays; Australian GDP, for example, is released with much speculation and...
- Jun 18 2018
Stronger than expected growth in March quarter has nudged up our GDP foreast to 2.8% for this FY, but households facing persistent headwinds which will hold growth to 2.5% in FY19
The economy bounced back in the March quarter, growing 1% q/q after a 0.5% increase in the last three months of 2017. Exports and inventories were the main drivers, contributing 0.5% pts and 0.2% pts...
- Jun 15 2018
GDP growth forecast for this year nudged up to 2.8% after strong Q1, but households face persistent headwinds which will weigh on consumer spending and hold growth to 2.5% in 2019
The economy accelerated in Q1, growing 1% on the quarter after a 0.5% increase in the last three months of 2017. Net exports and inventories were significant drivers, contributing 0.35% pts and 0.2% p...
- Jun 08 2018
Policy shifts a threat to global outlook
Although recent activity indicators suggest that the synchronised global acceleration in growth started to falter in early 2018, the expansion appears to be losing momentum relatively gently; global g...
- Jun 07 2018
Trade surplus falls back in April
The trade surplus slipped back slightly in April, to A$977m, after recording surpluses of over $1bn in the first three months of 2018. Exports declined, weighed down by a 2% m/m fall in non-rural good...
- Jun 06 2018
Economy beats expectations in the March quarter
Growth was stronger than expected in the first three months of 2018, with output expanding 1% on the quarter and 3.1% y/y. Helped by a rebound in commodities, exports increased by 2.4% q/q, which led...
- Jun 05 2018
Cash rate on hold amid cooling property market
The RBA left the cash rate unchanged at 1.5% in today's Board meeting. Wages growth and price inflation have yet to budge despite the record-low policy rate, and with the economy still absorbing spare...
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Latest Global Analysis
- Oct 22 2018
Inflation to once again be the dog that did not bark
Concern is rising that inflation may take off in advanced economies as labour markets tighten and spare capacity diminishes. We agree it is set to rise after years of surprising to the downside. Howev...
- Oct 18 2018
Market sell-off not down to trade war fears
The perception that markets have been increasingly shrugging off trade war fears is well founded, even against the backdrop of last week’s sell-off. Based on our analysis of 70 trade war news events o...
- Oct 18 2018
Global growth easing, but not alarmingly so
We continue to see a moderate, slightly sharper slowdown in global GDP growth in 2019 than both the consensus and the IMF. While the US is expected to remain a source of economic strength, the boost t...
- Oct 16 2018
Still little reason to fear a surge in core inflation
Concerns that tight labour markets and a lack of spare capacity will trigger a sustained rise in inflation pressures in the advanced economies have contributed to the recent surge in bond yields. Whil...
- Oct 15 2018
Unsynchronised growth: Stronger US now a global drag
We have revised up our US growth forecasts over recent months, but forecasts elsewhere are under downwards pressure – especially in emerging markets (EM). Firmer US growth may boost the rest of the wo...
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Engineering Construction in Australia
Engineering Construction in Australia provides the best analysis, insights and forecasts of Australia’s dynamic civil construction market across transport (roads, bridges, railways, harbours), utilities (water, sewerage, electricity, telecommunications), recreation, pipelines and mining and heavy industry construction. Updated quarterly, including an extensive databank, detailed forecasts and project lists.
Building in Australia
A comprehensive overview of the long run Australia residential and non-residential outlook. Includes detailed forecasts by sector, including houses, apartments, offices, retail, warehouses, accommodation, education and health.
Residential Property Prospects 2018-2021
Report contains a three year forecast outlook for median house and unit prices for Australia’s state and territory capital cities and selected regional centres. Analysis and forecasts of key drivers, including economic indicators, migration, population growth and underlying demand and supply are also included.