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Brien is an Economist at NAB and is involved predominantly in the area of industry insight using risk metrics. Brien’s chief responsibilities are Industry Ratings and analysis that provides industry insights.
He is a regular attendee on Sector boards and contributor to Risk appetite statements.
Prior to NAB Economics Brien was involved in the NAB Credit Risk area, in the development and monitoring quantitative credit risk assessment models.
Before life at NAB, Brien was an Associate Lecturer in Economics at LaTrobe University, teaching in areas related to economic development focussing on Asia, and the international business environment.
The NAB Online Retail Sales Index contracted slightly in May, after recording the most rapid growth in the series history in April.
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NAB Online Retail Sales Index rapid growth accelerated again in April
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Our NAB Online Retail Sales Index data indicates that the rebound in online spend continued in March, with a large jump in sales.
Our NAB Online Retail Sales Index data indicates that there was a rebound in online spend in February.
Our data indicates that there was a contraction in online retail sales spend in January relative to December.
Our NAB Online Retail Sales Index data indicates that, while slowing slightly, growth continued in December.
NAB Online Retail Sales Index data indicates that volatility continues in sales, with a jump in November sales after contracting in October.
After a weak mid-year period, online retail sales continued to grow in September, albeit at a more moderate pace than the significant growth rate recorded in August.
Online retail rebounds after two weak months with the largest spend category Homewares and Appliances being a key contributor, although sales growth for this category has been relatively weak over the past year.
Our NAB Online retail sales index data indicates that sales growth was negative in July 2019, following on from an almost flat result in June.
Our NAB Online retail sales index data indicates that sales growth was negative in June 2019, following on from strong growth in May.
The NAB Online Retail Sales Index contracted -3.8% in April on a month-on-month, seasonally adjusted basis.
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