Towards the future of the Australian, Asian and global economies: latest updates on domestic, international and industrial trends from NAB Group Economics.
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Economic and financial market update
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Online retail sales growth slowed in March
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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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Conditions and Confidence improve for SMEs
Softer conditions to start the year
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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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Robust growth was maintained in Q1, but China faces the storm of US tariffs
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Calm before the storm
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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%).
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A fast return to neutral and additional support
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Total spending rose in March
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Capacity utilisation rises in March
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An update on recent developments
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Growth to slow to a crawl; recession risk rising
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