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NAB’s World on Two Pages: December 2019
Unchanged forecasts for Australia with expected growth of 1.75% while across the globe we expect US growth to ease somewhat further and Japan’s economy is set to contract in Q4.
Markets Today: D-day for trade talks & UK government
Two significant deadlines today means, whatever happens, we can expect some volatility.
Why venture capital is more important than ever for investors
Venture capital is too important for investors to ignore as it occupies an increasingly large part of the global economy and provides opportunities not available elsewhere, experts told the 2019 Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia.
Markets Today: Aussie rises; Fed holds
The Fed has announced no moves on rates in the US, with no expectations for cuts in 2020.
Minerals & Energy Outlook: December 2019
Economic conditions in 2020 are expected to remain unfavourable for commodity markets.
The Forward View – Australia: December 2019
Private demand still “running on empty”. Broadly unchanged forecasts but concerns to the downside. Fiscal policy help unlikely.
Australian Housing Market Update: December 2019
The housing market recovery has continued to gather some pace through with our national index up 1.7% last month.
2020 revealed: NAB’s Chief Economist on next year’s business outlook
What does next year hold for Australian business owners? Listen to our podcast for NAB Chief Economist Alan Oster’s 2020 vision on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
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