August 2025
In the August edition of Economic Intelligence we cover:
- The productivity burdens of Australia’s dysfunctional labour market: This research note identifies and examines six areas where the Australian labour market has become increasingly dysfunctional since the pandemic.
- Tracking Australian industry: Traded goods ease inflation burden; spending momentum led by recreation; weak investment slows productivity growth; weighed down by rising energy costs; youth unemployment signals fragile labour market; sustainable wages require productivity gains.
- Q&A with AustralianSuper: The Investment Team at AustralianSuper discuss what’s driving investment markets.
- Economic Forecasts: RBA forecasts Australian growth is expected to recover at a slower pace, with inflation risks persisting due to ongoing uncertainties, commodity markets, trade tensions, and supply chain dynamics.
