Australia’s most trusted experts in macroeconomic analysis
The Macroeconomics team studies how the entire Australian economy functions and how money moves around the country, which helps us understand issues such as unemployment, inflation, and economic growth.
Our longstanding partnerships with central banks and treasuries inform our financial modelling, providing insights into business cycles and responses to domestic and international shocks, which affect everyone’s daily life.
Latest economic updates
Our updates are published before the official ABS releases, providing early insights into market trends.
What are the downside risks heading into 2026?
While the Australian economy is anticipated to grow in 2026, there is considerable uncertainty caused by geopolitical tensions, volatile tariff policies and the prospect of a stock market correction regarding the AI boom. Weak productivity growth also remains a major domestic policy challenge.
CASiE
The Consumer Attitudes, Sentiments and Expectations in Australia Survey (CASiE) is a monthly survey of Australian households. Conducted across the nation, it provides timely signals about consumer perceptions and the state of our economy.
We want to help make Australia's economy strong and fair for everyone. By sharing what we learn, we can help both government and businesses make smarter decisions about our country’s money, ensuring Australia is a more prosperous place for us all.