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Latest economic articles
Westpac commodity forecasts February 2026
Our latest forecasts for energy, metals, selected softs and our composite indices.
The US dollar is set to test multi-decade levels
Key themes for the US dollar and global FX markets.
Westpac Card Tracker, 16 February 2026
Quarterly pace marginally softer than two year average.
Latest markets articles
The Australian dollar earns its stripes above 0.70
The Australian dollar touched another fresh high last week at 0.7147, but it was ultimately something of a challenging and choppy week of price action which saw some late week fatigue set in, sending AUD/USD back below 0.71. The week ahead looks to be no different and some important local event risk looms - the minutes from the RBA's Feb meeting, Jan jobs and Q4 wages price index. The overseas calendars are a little less punchy this week, but include the always market moving first release for US GDP (Q4), US PCE deflators and Jan global PMIs.
IMF opines on Federal-State finances. - A$ & NZ$ Rates Strategy
Our updated views on A$ and NZ$ Rates markets.
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