australian economy

Unless Australia invests more in its workers and technology, poor productivity will leave living standards stuck in a rut.

The RBA has marked down potential growth on slower productivity growth, while trimming the neutral policy rate and lowering the NAIRU.

Wages, inflation, and living standards hinge on one thing: productivity. The answer? Tough economic reform.

The return of the term premium, which could increase given the deteriorating fiscal outlook, points to the risk of higher US bond yields.

Australia is now less sensitive to China, but Chinese growth is likely to be enough to keep the iron ore price elevated.

Morgan Stanley's Chris Nicol shares risks to watch, how he is positioning portfolios and a big opportunity.

The massive migration-led boom in population growth is over, with growth back at pre-pandemic levels in most countries, including Australia

If the tail risk of a spike in oil prices is realised, history shows oil shocks often contribute to deeper-than-normal recessions.

Morgan Stanley’s Chris Nicol says Australia is in a decent spot despite tariffs, slow growth and an expensive stock market.

RBA staff have revised down the estimated neutral rate cash rate to c2¾%, although it is not clear if policy-makers take it at face value.