Australian Bureau of Statistics

AI infrastructure expansion: energy, grid stability, and new

33 clusters · 285 sources · last updated about 2 hours ago

Latest: AI data centers drive surge in global energy and water demand

AI-driven workloads continue to drive a rapid expansion of data-center capacity, fueling an “energy supercycle” characterized by sustained investment in power generation, transmission, and storage. Global electricity con

Australian housing market faces prolonged price corrections

124 clusters · 196 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Australian industry groups warn housing tax reforms will reduce supply

The Australian housing market downturn has intensified, with national home prices falling for a fifth consecutive month as of August 2026. National prices are now 3.6% below their March peak, with property values falling

Australia tobacco tax debate and illicit market crackdown

35 clusters · 91 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Australia introduces new laws to combat illegal tobacco trade

The debate over Australian tobacco taxation has intensified as the Coalition pushes for a major policy overhaul. Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has proposed slashing federal excise to bring the retail price of a standard

Australian housing crisis and market volatility escalation

7 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: UK and Australia housing markets face declines amid economic uncertainty

By early September, the housing crisis intensified as discussions shifted toward intergenerational inequity and market corrections. During a Senate inquiry, RBA chief economist Sarah Hunter characterized monetary policy

US-Iran conflict enters seventh month amid maritime tension

1706 clusters · 3649 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Oil prices surge toward $100 amid US-Iran tensions

The military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has entered its seventh month, characterized by a stalemate involving ‘Operation Economic Outcast,’ a blockade designed to isolate Iran from global trade. While the

Australian retail and economic spending divergence

4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Australia economy grows 0.4% in June quarter, boosting rate hike bets

The Australian retail sector continues to experience a divergence between essential and discretionary spending as cost-of-living pressures impact consumer behavior. Initially, the discretionary retail sector faced a sig

Australian mineral exploration activity

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Western Australia leads Australian mineral exploration spending

Australian mineral exploration has seen significant activity, particularly in the gold sector. In Western Australia, gold exploration investment reached a record high since 1988, with the state accounting for over 70 per

Australian economic stability and inflation trends

2 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Australia inflation eases to 3.5% in July

The Australian economy has shown signs of stabilization and resilience, with estimates suggesting a potential 0.2 per cent growth in the second quarter that may avoid a recession. This stability has been supported by con

Australian 2026 Census preparation and post-census follow-up

9 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Australian Bureau of Statistics urges completion of 2026 Census

As the 2026 Australian Census approaches its scheduled date of 11 August, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has provided further guidance on participation and question formatting. For travelers or those in remote

Namibian livestock and export market trends

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Namibia cattle marketing surges 31% in July

Namibia’s livestock sector has shown significant activity through mid-2026. In July, the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) reported a profit of N$40.5 million for the fiscal year ending January 2026, despite a 53% dec

Brazil industrial decline and agribusiness growth trends

5 clusters · 113 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Southern Brazilian economies show divergent growth and debt trends

Brazil’s industrial sector continues to face contraction and pessimism. While the national Industrial Entrepreneur Confidence Index (ICEI) rose slightly by 1.9 points to 46.3, it remains below the 50-point threshold, mar

OECD income stagnation and Australian cost-of-living crisis

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Australian economic pressures mount amid falling real wages

OECD data for the first quarter of 2026 indicates that real household income per capita across the organization grew by only 0.2%, trailing a 0.3% growth in real GDP per capita. While some economies like Hungary and Chil

Australia faces persistent inflation despite headline easing

12 clusters · 79 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Australia inflation eases to 3.5% but underlying pressure remains

Australia’s economy continues to navigate growth slowdowns and productivity challenges. While headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) data recently showed a deceleration, July figures indicate that inflation is proving persi

Global inflation trends and Jackson Hole symposium focus

2 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh to address Jackson Hole Symposium

Global economic indicators continue to reflect persistent inflation and uneven growth. Recent data shows July headline CPI in the United Kingdom rose to 2.9%, driven by utility costs. In the United States, annual consume

Australian mortgage market competition and lending decline

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Global mortgage markets see shifts in lending and interest rates

Australian banks have entered a period of intensified competition within the mortgage market, driven by a housing slump and reduced loan growth. Lenders are cutting interest rates for new customers to attract business, t

South Australian housing market growth

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: South Australia first-home buyer loans surge 23 per cent

South Australia has experienced significant growth in its housing sector, characterized by both increased supply approvals and rising demand from first-time buyers. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicate

Australian labor market wage and employment trends

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Australia gender pay gap hits record low of 11.3 per cent

Recent reports highlight various disparities and trends within the Australian labor market regarding wages and employment equity. A Grattan Institute report indicates significant challenges for Australians with high-nee