Latest Updates
A snapshot of the latest in economic indicators from our Economic Services team.- 08 Jul 2024 Housing Finance May 2024The value of new home loans (excluding refinancing) fell by 1.7% in May, following three months of solid increases. The annual rate of growth in new home loans slowed to 18.0%, which is the slowest in three months.
- 04 Jul 2024 Trade Balance May 2024Australia’s seasonally adjusted goods trade surplus declined A$254m to A$5,773m in May, from the downwardly revised level for April (A$6,027m against the original estimate of A$6,548m). The market consensus was for a A$6,328m surplus.
- 03 Jul 2024 Retail Trade May 2024Retail sales rose a seasonally adjusted 0.6% in May, somewhat more than the 0.3% expected by the market consensus.
All Economic Indicators
Select your preferred publication to find out more.- Balance of PaymentsRead more
Measuring economic transactions between Australia and the rest of the world.
- Building ApprovalsRead more
A breakdown of building work approved within Australia over the last month.
- CPI InflationRead more
The most recent data on consumer price inflation across Australia.
- EmploymentRead more
A snapshot of employment and participation within the Australian labour force.
- GDPRead more
Measures the total market value of all goods and services produced in Australia.
- Housing FinanceRead more
Newly approved loan commitments for borrowers for housing purposes.
- Retail TradeRead more
Domestic developments in retail trade across industry groups and states.
- Trade BalanceRead more
A summary of developments in Australian foreign trade over the most recent month.
- WagesRead more
Measuring changes in wage price indices for individual industries and states.
External Financial Resources
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Top - Port of Port Hedland. Image courtesy of Pilbara Ports Authority.
Below - North Quay Terminals, Fremantle. Image courtesy of Fremantle Ports.
Market Updates
Read our commentary and analysis on financial markets and the Australian and global economies.