Building Momentum: Australia’s Q1 Construction Surges in Housing and Renewables
In this episode, we unpack Westpac IQ’s latest report on Australia’s construction sector for Q1 2025. With overall activity holding steady and a 3.5% year-over-year growth, residential construction is...
28 Touko 202511min
Tariff Tensions: Trump's EU Threat and the Trade War Tightrope
In this episode, we dive into the rising tensions between the US and the European Union as former President Trump threatens a sweeping 50% tariff on EU goods. Drawing from ING Think’s latest economic ...
26 Touko 202513min
RBA Cuts & RBNZ Waits: Inflation, Budgets & Global Moves
This week on *Westpac’s Australia & New Zealand Weekly*, we unpack the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest rate cut and what it signals about inflation and domestic demand. We also analyze New Zealand’...
26 Touko 202517min
Deindustrialization: Causes and Consequences
In this episode, we unpack Paul Krugman’s take on deindustrialization in America. Challenging the popular blame placed on globalization and trade deficits, Krugman argues that the decline in manufactu...
24 Touko 20258min
Rates, Wages & the Gender Gap: Australia’s Economic Pulse
This episode features highlights from *Dollars and Cents* by The Australia Institute, diving into recent economic developments in Australia. We explore the Reserve Bank's latest interest rate cut, dif...
23 Touko 202515min
Australian Wage Price Index Methodology
In this episode, we take a closer look at the methodology behind the Australian Wage Price Index (WPI). Based on official guidance from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, we break down how wage data...
23 Touko 202520min
Cash Rate Down: How Global Tariffs Are Shaping Australia's Economy
In this episode, we unpack the Reserve Bank of Australia's May 2025 monetary policy statement. With domestic activity tracking as expected and inflation gradually easing, the RBA has now turned its at...
22 Touko 202514min
Why Attention to Detail Matters in Economics? Career Conversations Series
In this episode, we spotlight the critical role of attention to detail in the world of economics. Through real-world examples and STAR method scenarios, we illustrate how meticulous data analysis, car...
21 Touko 20256min
