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Latest Australia analysis
- Sep 23 2019
Thailand: Building and Construction in Thailand 2019-2023: September 2019 Update
Construction investment measured by work done value, in 2019 is estimated to continue to grow moderately at 5%, supported mainly by infrastructure investment which is estimated to grow by 9% - underp...
- Sep 20 2019
Fiscal and monetary policy pulling in opposing directions
Public demand has been a primary driver of growth over the past year. However, with the government pursuing a budget surplus, the overall stance of fiscal policy has been a drag on the economy over th...
- 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...
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Latest Global Analysis
- Sep 23 2019
House price corrections a recession risk, but only locally
For the advanced economies (AE), house price corrections go hand in hand with recessions. In severe downturns overextension of household debt, low housing affordability and rising mortgage rates play...
- Sep 23 2019
Five shocks that could lead to recession
Although world growth has slowed sharply, we are still some way from global recession territory. Additional shocks, probably in combination, would be needed to tip the global economy into recession.
- 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...
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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.