August 2026
In the August edition of Economic Intelligence we cover:
- How retirement dynamics are shifting with Australia’s ageing workforce: This research note explores how older employees have become an increasingly important cohort in the labour market.
- Tracking Australian industry: margin pressures linger despite moderate inflation; elevated fuel costs continue to pressure businesses; weak productivity fuels labour market pressures; lower job mobility constrains labour market efficiency; business insolvencies reflect weak economic conditions and ICT investment surges while other sectors lag.
- Q&A with AustralianSuper: The Investment Team at AustralianSuper discusses what is driving investment markets, as well as the key trends and themes currently in focus.
- Economic Forecasts: RBA forecasts suggest economic conditions will remain subdued, driven by slower growth, softer spending and investment, rising unemployment and inflation gradually returning to target by mid-2027.
