Australian economic reports
A review of the week's important data and events as well as key information affecting the Australian market - prepared by Westpac Economics.
Latest Australia and New Zealand weekly
Australia and NZ Weekly 15 December 2025
Monday re-issue edition: analysis and forecasts for this week's key releases.
Australia and NZ Weekly 15 December 2025
Friday edition: analysis and forecasts for this week's key releases.
Australia and NZ Weekly 8 December 2025
Monday re-issue edition: analysis and forecasts for this week's key releases.
Morning Report
Morning Report
Today's economic developments and market movements.
Morning Report
Today's economic developments and market movements.
Morning Report
Today's economic developments and market movements.
Westpac - Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
Consumer sentiment back to ‘cautiously pessimistic’ levels
The Westpac–Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index fell 9% to 94.5 in December from 103.8 in November.
Consumer sentiment's surprising bounce
A short video update from the Westpac Economics team.
Consumer sentiment pops up into positive
The Westpac–Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index surged 12.8% to 103.8 in November from 92.1 in October.