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.
Federal Budget 2026
RBA
Latest Australia and New Zealand weekly
Australia and NZ Weekly 11 May 2026
Monday re-issue edition: analysis and forecasts for this week's key releases.
Australia and NZ Weekly 11 May 2026
Friday edition: analysis and forecasts for this week's key releases.
Three challenging trends – demographics, technology, and expectations of government – present opportunities for Australian women. How might the federal budget support them?
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 tanks in April as fuel prices spike
A short video update from the Westpac Economics team.
Consumer sentiment crashes
The Westpac–Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index fell heavily in April, declining 12.5% to 80.1 from 91.6 in March.
Consumers moderately pessimistic but nervous
A short video update from the Westpac Economics team.