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We provide our corporate and institutional clients with innovative research and practical general advice on the operating environment as well as specific guidance on both tactical and strategic matters.
Our research team combines traditional macroeconomics and forecasting with tactical and strategic market research, proprietary analytics and regulatory insight to provide general advice relating to the direct and indirect risks facing our clients.
The opinion of Westpac Economics on the economy and markets is highly sought after, complemented by our experienced strategy teams across the fixed income, currency and commodity worlds in Australia and New Zealand.
Our methodology is fundamentally driven and empirically grounded. Our experts across economics and strategy have a wide range of experience and expertise gained in both the public and private sectors, both in our home markets and abroad.
We produce and maintain a number of proprietary macroeconomic datasets including benchmark surveys of consumer sentiment in Australia and New Zealand.
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Westpac IQ
Westpac IQ is our complete source of economic and financial markets commentary along with trends shaping industry, innovation and sustainability, powered by our institutional bank expertise. Westpac IQ is world-class thinking in real time, helping you navigate the effects of global events in any corner of the world.
Find out more about Westpac IQ
Contact Westpac IQ: westpaciq@westpac.com.au
Latest economic articles
Australia and NZ Weekly 15 December 2025
Monday re-issue edition: analysis and forecasts for this week's key releases.
Weekly Economic Commentary 15 December 2025
Analysis and forecasts of the economy and markets, along with previews of data for the week ahead.
Morning Report
Today's economic developments and market movements.
Latest markets articles
QLD FY26 Mid-Year Budget Update Quick Response
Our quick response to the FY26 QLD Mid Year Budget update.
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