The latest retail trade figures for June indicate a surface-level strengthening, largely propelled by End of Financial Year (EOFY) sales events. However, a deeper analysis of the sector reveals that this top-line growth masks significant and persistent underlying pressures that temper any real optimism. The EOFY Sales Anomaly June’s retail performance was buoyed by widespread […]
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Australia’s housing market is exhibiting clear indicators of a structural shift towards conditions favouring sellers, a development that points to renewed price appreciation. Analysis of auction market data and forward-looking economic signals suggests that demand is set to outpace supply, placing upward pressure on dwelling values across the nation. Key Driver: Monetary Policy Easing The
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Challenges Ahead for Australian Manufacturing The Australian manufacturing sector is currently navigating a period of significant structural change, with data indicating a contraction in its overall share of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This trend, which positions Australia differently from many other OECD nations, is a subject of ongoing economic discussion. Understanding the factors
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