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.
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Morning Report
Westpac - Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index
Consumers brace for more rate rises
February 10 2026
7 mins
A short video update from the Westpac Economics team.
Consumer sentiment slips as interest rates rise
February 10 2026
6 mins
The Westpac–Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index declined 2.6% to 90.5 in February from 92.9 in January.
Consumer sentiment’s creeping pessimism
January 14 2026
7 mins
A short video update from the Westpac's Chief Economist.