NAB Group Economics, Author at Business Research and Insights

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NAB Group Economics

“A leading team of economists who provide updates on domestic, international and industrial economic trends”

NAB’s Group Economics consists of a leading team of economists who provide accurate, timely and relevant updates on domestic, international and industrial economic trends.

Headed up by the Group Chief Economist, Alan Oster, the team is comprised of three distinct departments:

– Australian economics and commodities
– International economics
– Industry economics

The team publish a wealth of content including reports, surveys, forecasts and indexes.

Recently Published Articles

NAB Chief Economist Update – 5 May 2025

5 May 2025

Economic and financial market update

Insight

NAB Online Retail Sales Index: March 2025

1 May 2025

Online retail sales growth slowed in March

Insight

NAB Australian Wellbeing Survey Q1-2025 & Wellbeing Insights: Optimism (April 2025)

30 April 2025

The NAB Wellbeing Survey explores how Australians feel about their lives in response to changing economic and social conditions and personal finances. Also released today is a timely interview with Victor Perton, Founder & Chief Optimism Officer of The Centre for Optimism.

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NAB SME Business Survey: Quarter 1 2025

24 April 2025

Conditions and Confidence improve for SMEs

NAB Quarterly Business Survey – March 2025

17 April 2025

Softer conditions to start the year

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NAB Consumer Sentiment Survey Q1 2025

17 April 2025

The NAB Consumer Stress Index rose in the March quarter. High living costs continue to drive spending behaviours, with shoppers looking for ways to save money.

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China’s Economy at a Glance – April 2025

16 April 2025

Robust growth was maintained in Q1, but China faces the storm of US tariffs

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The Forward View – Australia: April 2025

16 April 2025

Calm before the storm

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The Forward View – Global: April 2025

16 April 2025

We have lowered our 2025 and 2026 growth forecasts for a wide range of countries, particularly China and (last week) the US. We now expect global growth of around 2¾% in both years (previously around 3.0%).