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Latest Australia analysis
- Aug 22 2019
Low inflation expectations a challenge for the RBA
Drawing together information from consumers, businesses, forecasters and financial markets, we have constructed a composite measure of inflation expectations. This measure has trended lower ove...
- Aug 13 2019
Inflation remains weak, while volatility and lower interest rates weigh on the AUD
The monthly data continue to give mixed signals on the economic outlook. Business confidence remains weak, and uncertainty around global prospects and trade tensions are likely to weigh on firms in th...
- Aug 09 2019
Volatility and lower rates are weighing on the AUD
The Australian dollar has depreciated sharply against the USD, shedding 4 cents since mid-July amidst concerns over rising trade tensions between the US and China. Accordingly, we have rev...
- Aug 06 2019
- Aug 02 2019
Long term forecast report, August 2019
GDP growth has disappointed this year, with the economy continuing to labour against headwinds in consumer spending and residential construction. Momentum is likely to remain subdued over the next tw...
- Aug 01 2019
Apartments in Sydney Suburbs 2019-25 Update Report
Dwelling completions in Sydney have surged over the past five years and the strong supply pipeline in the unit market has seen the rapid reduction in the undersupply. Such high levels of construction...
- Aug 01 2019
Engineering Construction in Australia 2019 - 2033 July Update
Total engineering activity continued to decline in year on year terms in the March quarter 2019. The 13.7% drop was largely due to the ongoing completion of LNG projects in WA and NT, and to a lesser...
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Latest Global Analysis
- Aug 25 2019
Trump goes “all-in” on tariffs
On a day when Fed Chair Powell signaled the Fed’s limited ability to address the negative spillovers from rising trade tensions, China announced retaliatory measures against US tariffs, Trump ordered...
- Aug 22 2019
The rise of China’s financial statecraft
After building a war chest of reserves over the past decade, China has evolved from the main purchaser of global safe assets to become the marginal lender—directly or indirectly—to riskier sovereigns....
- Aug 22 2019
EM financial conditions improved but August brings risks
Our emerging markets (EM) financial conditions index (FCI) enjoyed a steady recovery through to July. For most EMs, policy support, combined with falling risk perception and interest-rate spreads and...
- Aug 13 2019
Global Macro Themes and Asset Views Chartbook, August 2019
In our global macro chartbook for July, we summarise our views on current global themes and asset markets, and link to our research highlights over the last month. This month, we have revised down our...
- Aug 08 2019
Global: Indicators point to more grind, less growth ahead
Although we still think that a global recession is far from inevitable, we now expect 2019 to be the weakest year for global GDP growth since the global financial crisis.
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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.
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.