Westpac Economic Update: 14 June 2013

Westpac Economist Elliot Clarke comments on the release this week of national housing finance data, the nab business survey and the Westpac Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index. He also looks at next week's Leading Index announcement as well as the ACCI review of industrial trends.

The world changes every day. The markets are even faster.

It's hard to stay ahead of the markets, which is why Westpac Chief Economist Bill Evans and his team produce this bite-sized roundup of the week's economic news and events, with clear analysis and insight plus the outlook for the week ahead. No topic is too tricky or hard to follow - in this weekly broadcast the team talk about events that will make a difference to your bottom line, the economy and the nation.

Check back each Friday around lunchtime, Sydney time, for a new episode (except public holidays), or browse through past episodes on our YouTube channel.

About Bill Evans

William (Bill) Evans is a graduate of the University of Sydney and the London School of Economics. He has worked as a Research Manager for the Reserve Bank of Australia, Treasurer at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and prior to joining Westpac in 1991, was Director and Head of Financial Markets at Schroders Australia Limited for 8 years. At Westpac he is Managing Director & Global Head of Economics & Research.