What Is Australia's Recession Risk in 2025? A Realistic Assessment
Australia has not had a technical recession since 1991. But with per-capita GDP falling for six consecutive quarters, th…
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Immigration and the Australian Economy: Separating the Evidence from the Noise
Immigration has become one of the most politically charged economic debates in Australia. We cut through the noise with …
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Small Business in Australia: Reading the Conditions Index and What It Signals
Small business conditions surveys are among the most forward-looking economic indicators available. Right now, they are …
Australia's Falling Household Savings Rate: What It Signals for the Economy
Australians are saving less than at any point since before COVID. The savings buffer that cushioned the rate-hiking cycl…
Consumer Confidence: Why It Matters and What the Current Readings Are Telling Us
Consumer confidence surveys are one of the most widely cited economic indicators. Here is how to read them properly — an…
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Australia's Productivity Problem: Why It Matters More Than Almost Any Other Economic Issue
Australia's productivity growth has been dismal for a decade. This matters more than almost any other economic variable …
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