Business Research & Insights

Our global growth forecasts are unchanged this month, we see the global economy expanding by 3.1% in both 2024 and 2025.

NAB Non-rural Commodity Price Index fell by around 3.6% qoq in Q3.

Growth in the major advanced economies bounced back in Q2

The US Private Placement market is seeing a surge in investor demand, with favourable conditions for issuers and an upswing in credit across many sectors, customers at a special NAB event series have heard.

No signs of change in July as policy emphasises supply, domestic demand is subdued

NAB’s Non-rural Commodity Price Index fell by around 7.0% in Q2

Our global forecasts are unchanged and we continue to expect soft global growth of only 3.0 to 3.1% between 2024 and 2026.

China’s growth slowed in Q2, with domestic demand remaining constrained and manufacturers relying on exports

NAB’s Non-rural Commodity Price Index declined in Q2

We have slightly revised our global economic outlook this month – with growth of 3.0% expected in 2024

How will China respond to the European tariffs on its electric vehicle exports?

NAB’s Non-rural Commodity Price Index is forecast to fall by 12.3% in 2024 and a further 12.6% in 2025 – led by softer prices for bulk commodities (iron ore and coal).