Business Research & Insights

Sally Auld, NAB Group Chief Economist, shares her insights on the economy

The NAB Rural Commodities Index climbed in April – increasing by 2.7% month-on-month in Australian dollar (AUD) terms.

US-China Tariff agreement – eases tariff growth headwind, delays Fed cuts

Growth slowing, but less abruptly than Q1 GDP suggests

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.

Growth to slow to a crawl; recession risk rising

Strong momentum hits policy drags and uncertainty

NAB senior leaders discuss the economy and what the outlook for business is in 2025.

Stronger data and election result mean a slower path to neutral

Consumer stress eases falling to below survey average levels

The economy is healthy even as the Fed commences ‘recalibrating’ policy

Labour market weakness points to a more aggressive Fed easing cycle