Shock election result sees the unexpected re-election of the Coalition government
Looking for work: the health of China’s labour market is still hard to ascertain.
The Bigger Picture – A Global and Australian Economic Perspective – May 2019.
Weaker economic trends even before trade tensions heat up again.
Reflecting the sustained strength in iron ore prices, NAB’s Non-Rural Commodity Price Index is forecast to increase by 0.4% qoq.
Surprise jump in conditions last month was unwound this month – with business conditions, confidence and forward orders now all below average.
This week, the labour market dominates in Australia.
Australian dwelling values fell half a percent last month as the pace of home value declines continued to ease.
Overall, the NAB Rural Commodities Index rose 1.1% in April, largely reflecting higher cattle, lamb, dairy and cotton prices, offsetting further declines in grain.
This week we’ve examined excess capacity in the labour market.
Consumer anxiety moderated in Q1 2019 but remains above year earlier levels.
Q1 GDP – headline growth overstates strength, but still a good result.
Tools, research and insights for
healthcare professionals.
Tools, tips, guides and resources to help
you improve your business.
How NAB supports customers
in moments that matter.
Follow us on 
