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Latest Australia analysis
- Sep 16 2019
Building Industry Prospects September 2019 Bulletin
Total building commencements eased back an estimated 11% in 2018/19, with a further 11% decline expected for 2019/20. This should represent the trough, as a series of stimulus measures, including...
- Sep 13 2019
Current account in surplus, but not for long
The current account recorded a surplus of A$5.9bn in the June quarter - the first surplus since 1975. An improvement in the trade balance has been the key driver, with both the invisible (services) a...
- Sep 13 2019
Hong Kong: Building and Construction in Hong Kong 2019-2023: September 2019 Update
The building sector’s near-term outlook is negatively impacted by the continual social unrest triggered by the now-suspended extradition bill with no signs that it will be resolved any time soon. Plun...
- Sep 13 2019
Indonesia: Building and Construction in Indonesia 2019-2023: September 2019 Update
Our forecasts for near-term construction investment are revised down slightly from previous forecasts in June. The construction outlook over the period to 2023 however remains positive with annual gr...
- Sep 12 2019
Building Construction Chartbook - September 2019
Total building is forecast to weaken a further 11% in 2019/20. The decline would be more severe if not for a deep pipeline of major non-residential projects propping up activity. This should...
- Sep 10 2019
Strong exports and public spending working to offset weak domestic demand.
GDP growth was largely in line with expectations in Q2. The economy expanded 0.5% q/q, with the annual pace of growth slipping further to 1.4%. Net exports and public demand have been the largest driv...
- Sep 06 2019
Trade tensions and US recession key risks to the outlook
GDP growth in Australia is expected to remain subdued at around 2% in 2019 and 2020. This forecast assumes steady growth globally, with modest growth in the US and EU offset by faster growth in Austra...
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Latest Global Analysis
- Sep 16 2019
Global: The “reversal rate” of interest may be lower than you think
The “reversal interest rate” – the point at which further cuts in the policy rate do more harm than good – varies over time and is difficult to measure. On balance, we think that the ECB and other cen...
- Sep 13 2019
One in three chance of a global recession in 2020
The deepening industrial recession is threatening to spread to the rest of the economy. However, our analysis shows that our baseline forecast for a slowdown stopping short of a recession remains the...
- Sep 13 2019
Global Macro Themes and Asset Views Chartbook, September 2019
In our global macro chartbook for September, we summarise our views on current global themes and asset markets, and link to our research highlights over the last month. We forecast that world GDP this...
- Sep 11 2019
Seven signs a recession may be looming
Of seven indicators that have been strongly associated with global recessions over the last forty-five years, only two are currently sending recession signals. However, one of these two – the US yield...
- Sep 09 2019
Why we aren’t predicting a global recession
Fears that the global economy is heading into a recession are rising. But while we cannot ignore the risks that a recession could be brewing, our baseline assumption is still for a modest growth slowd...
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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.
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.