16 Aug 2023
Krystal Tan
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Asia Economist, ANZ
El Niño is underway, and while it impacts Southeast Asian and Indian agriculture it also turns up the heat on food imports and inflation. How do nations navigate this?
15 Aug 2023
Brett Foley
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Managing Editor, bluenotes
Inflation. Recession. Natural disasters. How can we deal effectively with emerging challenges? Look to New Zealand.
02 Aug 2023
Jeff Whalley
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Senior Journalist, ANZ
Barbenheimer is making headlines, but so is the Reserve Bank's tightening. It creates an interesting picture of Australian spending.
01 Aug 2023
Richard Yetsenga
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Chief Economist, ANZ
Not all recessions are equal. And Australia, with its increasingly cautious consumers and investors, is well positioned to weather any economic ructions.
17 Jul 2023
Adam Boyton
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Head of Australian Economics, ANZ
There’s still a chance the Reserve Bank of Australia could lift interest rates in August. However the case for an extended pause on further increases is growing.
12 Jul 2023
Michael Whitehead
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Executive Director for Agribusiness Industry Insights, ANZ
Is the cost-of-living crisis even whacking the cost of your morning coffee? From the global cost of coffee beans to paying rent in a groovy neighbourhood – the prices of what brings the Magic to your morning are volatile.
10 Jul 2023
Lakshman Anantakrishnan
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Chief Investment Officer, ANZ Private
We’ve dodged a recession – so far. Things could get ugly if it does come knocking on the back of further interest rate hikes.
07 Jul 2023
Raymond Yeung
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Chief Economist Greater China, ANZ
Is China on the brink of a Japan style “lost decade”, or is the powerful engine just idling?
29 Jun 2023
Andrew Cornell
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Past Managing Editor, bluenotes
Market wisdom has it banks profit when interest rates rise. Is there more to this story than simply margin inflation?
27 Jun 2023
Adelaide Timbrell
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Senior Economist, ANZ
How is productivity impacting inflation and how far will the RBA have to hike?
07 Jun 2023
Mike Ebstein
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Director, MWE Consulting
Australians are said to be saddled with debt, but what sort of debt is it? While housing finance debt continues to grow, personal debt is another story.
30 May 2023
Rufus Pinto
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Country Head, India, ANZ Institutional
India has a remarkable history and story unlike any other. As it becomes the world’s most populous nation, it’s greatest chapter may still to be written.
29 May 2023
Felicity Emmett
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Senior Economist, ANZ
Australians who rent are facing the worst affordability in almost a decade. How did we get in this situation and where do we go from here?
29 May 2023
Felicity Emmett & Eliza Owen
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Senior Economist, ANZ & Head of Australian Research, CoreLogic
Renters are the focus of the ANZ CoreLogic 2023 housing affordability report.
18 May 2023
Andrew Cornell
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Past Managing Editor, bluenotes
Maintaining a vigilant and adaptable regulatory framework is essential as we enter a world where bank runs can be nearly instantaneous and small banks can have big repercussions.
14 Apr 2023
Lakshman Anantakrishnan
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Chief Investment Officer, ANZ Private
Banking crises and financial stability are dominating headlines, following the sharpest rate tightening cycle in decades. Despite the calamity, inflation remains the key issue for policy makers.
05 Apr 2023
Ian Williams, Damien Roberts and Edward Watson
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Senior Adviser, Partner & Solicitor, Herbert Smith Freehills
Japan and Australia’s already strong relationship has undergone a “step-change” in the past 18 months. They are now becoming trusted partners in decarbonisation and energy security.
28 Mar 2023
Camila Salazar
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Content Producer, ANZ
Queensland has the opportunity to accelerate its already strong economic growth. Targeted investment can capitalise on a new economy.
28 Mar 2023
Shayne Elliott
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Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
Strategic investment and focus on emerging sectors can bring the Sunshine State additional economic growth.
28 Mar 2023
Gene Tunny
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Director Adept Economics
Queensland has a great opportunity to accelerate its very strong economic growth. Download the full Queensland: Future state report by Adept Economics.
28 Mar 2023
Gene Tunny
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Director Adept Economics
15 Mar 2023
Andrew Cornell
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Past Managing Editor, bluenotes
09 Mar 2023
Shayne Elliott
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Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
Predictions of India’s economic ascendency have abounded for years – and it may be about to fulfill that promise.
06 Mar 2023
Shane White
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Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
The orange bond helps investors support underserved sections of the economy – like supporting women towards more sustainable and climate-resistant livelihoods.
01 Mar 2023
Sharon Zollner
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Chief Economist New Zealand, ANZ
The impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand are stacking up. They could propel inflation.
28 Feb 2023
Adelaide Timbrell
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Senior Economist, ANZ
Higher interest rates mean mortgages are more expensive; many fear a recession. But the low unemployment rate and strong demand for workers brings hope to economists.
20 Feb 2023
Farhan Faruqui
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CFO, ANZ
The Asian century is here, being a part of it should not be in the too-hard basket
13 Feb 2023
Miles Workman
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Senior NZ Economist, ANZ
Recession looms in New Zealand as inflation crackdown bites.
10 Feb 2023
Felicity Emmett, Raymond Yeung, Adelaide Timbrell & Madeline Dunk
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Senior Economist, Chief Economist, Senior Economist, Economist, ANZ
China’s move past COVID lockdowns is good news for the Australian economy
09 Feb 2023
Richard Yetsenga
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Chief Economist, ANZ
With a GDP per capita of USD2,500, ranking 185th in the world, India’s growing economic scale is something to watch.
07 Feb 2023
Daniel Hynes, Soni Kumari & Dhiraj Nim
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Senior Commodities Analyst, Commodities Strategist & Economist/FX Strategist, ANZ
A tight nickel market and high prices have induced a supply response from miners. That could lead prices lower if the electric vehicle market fails to deliver on lofty goals.
30 Jan 2023
Michael Hughes & Ron Forster
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Partners, MinterEllison
2023 and risky global economic conditions may raise economic pressures in many sectors. Companies with fragile balance sheets can face financial challenges. Debt restructuring is likely.
23 Jan 2023
Richard Yetsenga
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Chief Economist, ANZ
China will be reopening as the world economy slows and its signs of recovery provide further insurance against a global recession.
20 Jan 2023
Lakshman Anantakrishnan
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Chief Investment Officer, ANZ Private
There’s likely to be no shortage of challenges for the global economy and markets in 2023. But those challenges should bring opportunities for patient investors who know where to look.
17 Jan 2023
Raymond Yeung 杨宇霆 & Zhaopeng Xing 邢兆鹏
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Chief Economist, Greater China & is Senior China Strategist, ANZ Institutional
China’s policy makers are prioritising rapid growth in the private sector but not without some challenges that might slow growth down.
13 Jan 2023
Shane White
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Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
ANZ chief economist Richard Yetsenga and former NZ Prime Minister John Key dissect the outlook for inflation.
29 Nov 2022
Bansi Madhavani
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Senior Economist, ANZ
Economy stable as NT slows and Queensland accelerates, regional resilience.
15 Nov 2022
Miles Workman & Sharon Zollner
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Senior Economist & Chief Economist, ANZ
Economic growth poised to slow as monetary tightening weighs on domestic demand. GDP to benefit from the return of international tourism and weaker demand for imports. Avoiding recession remains a line ball call.
14 Nov 2022
Shane White
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Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
The economic opportunity in Queensland is significant but it comes with challenges.
10 Nov 2022
Cindy Arthur and Brendan Rinaldi
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Head of Health, ANZ Australia Commercial & Head of Health, ANZ Institutional.
Government reforms to increase access to childcare can boost womens’ participation in the workforce.
09 Nov 2022
Andrew Cornell
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Past Managing Editor, bluenotes
Globalisation is in retreat, the environment is besieged, wealth disparity is growing. It’s not the fault of capitalism but those who promote liberal, open economies must take notice.
04 Nov 2022
Catherine Birch
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Senior Economist, ANZ
As Australians struggle with inflation and the cost of living, not everyone is benefitting from higher average earnings.
26 Oct 2022
Jenefer Stewart
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General Manager Business Banking, ANZ
Budget 2022: the flow-on effects for businessSmall businesses can expect more consistent spending if the Budget helps curb the inflationary pressures affecting households, ANZ General Manager Business, Banking Jenefer Stewart explains.
26 Oct 2022
Richard Yetsenga
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Chief Economist, ANZ
ANZ Chief Economist explains how the ALP government has taken advantage of its first Budget to reset the parameters, the narrative and the framework of Australia’s economic story.
26 Oct 2022
David Plank
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Head of Australian Economics at ANZ
Families, health, housing and the environment – find the highlights of this year’s Budget in this easy-to-read infographic.
06 Oct 2022
Adelaide Timbrell & Madeline Dunk
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Structural pressures and a slowdown in growth are expected to keep Australia’s budget in deficit.
05 Oct 2022
Rita Newman
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Group General Manager, Joiners and Movers, ANZ
Companies must invest more than ever in attracting and retaining staff as workplaces continue to evolve after the COVID-19 pandemic.
26 Aug 2022
Catherine Birch
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Senior Economist, ANZ
Strong demand and supply constraints are key drivers of inflation in Australia
25 Aug 2022
Brett Foley
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Managing Editor, bluenotes
Inflation and conflict have roiled commodity markets. What does it mean for investors? ANZ’s commodities strategist Daniel Hynes explains.
18 Aug 2022
Adelaide Timbrell
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Senior Economist, ANZ
House prices are forecasted to drop 15 to 20 per cent due to higher interest rates cutting back borrowing power.
09 Aug 2022
Miles Workman
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Senior NZ Economist, ANZ
As central banks grapple with inflation and labour shortfalls, New Zealand’s economy will be hoping for a boost from exports and unemployment
05 Aug 2022
Catherine Birch
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Senior Economist, ANZ
While inflation is on the rise a strong labour market may insulate the Australian economy from a sharp deterioration.
04 Aug 2022
Richard Yetsenga
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Chief Economist, ANZ
With the Reserve Bank of Australia hiking interest rates, how much of those increases will be permanent?
22 Jul 2022
Madeleine Swan
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Director of FBA Insights, ANZ
Australian food bills have increased by more than many other developed countries because of the country’s status as a major food exporter to booming Asian economies.
20 Jul 2022
David Plank
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Head of Australian Economics at ANZ
ANZ Research has revised forecasts for Australia’s benchmark interest rate to reflect strong labour market momentum and clear upside risks to inflation.
11 Jul 2022
Shane White
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Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Hopes for a quick resolution to conditions battering global markets may be misplaced, according to author and historian Niall Ferguson.
08 Jul 2022
Madeline Dunk & David Plank
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Economist & Head of Australian Economics, ANZ
End of financial year sales and big-ticket movies drove a solid month of spending in June despite cost of living pressures continuing to bite.
07 Jul 2022
Richard Yetsenga
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Chief Economist, ANZ
Structural economic shifts in China may have fundamental and far-reaching implications for the population.
06 Jul 2022
Michael Whitehead & Natasha Kemp
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Head of FBA Insights & Acting Head of FBA, ANZ Institutional
A growing number of agricultural export bans are creating complications for growers. But will the bans have their intended impact?
05 Jul 2022
Adelaide Timbrell, Bansi Madhavani & Siddhant Kalra
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Senior Economists & Senior Research Analyst, ANZ
The growing availability of data sharing insights into diverse communities can help paint a picture of economic contribution.
20 Jun 2022
Catherine Birch
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Senior Economist, ANZ
As the cost of living continues to bite, will wages be able to keep up in a very tight labour market? And what about inflation?
17 Jun 2022
Rabih Yazbek
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Country Head for Fiji, ANZ
Fiji’s tourism industry was devastated by COVID-19 travel bans but the Pacific nation is finding new ways to thrive.
17 Jun 2022
Victoria Kanevsky
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Contributing editor, BlueNotes
COVID-related lockdowns in Fiji could have left one manufacturing business with nothing. Ongoing support helped with their recovery.
07 Jun 2022
Richard Yetsenga
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Chief Economist, ANZ
ANZ Chief Economist outlines his eight guidelines for working with data – from David Beckham to a can of Coke.
31 May 2022
Khoon Goh
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Head of Asia Research, ANZ
Global economic shifts can sometimes be felt in seemingly minor ways – such as the price of a chicken rice set.
27 May 2022
Catherine Birch
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Senior Economist, ANZ
A solid nominal increase to wages is needed for workers to keep pace with inflation and the rising cost of living.
26 May 2022
Adelaide Timbrell
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Senior Economist, ANZ
Australia’s construction industry fell behind in the first quarter of 2022. But it wasn’t from a lack of demand.
20 May 2022
Miles Workman
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Senior NZ Economist, ANZ
New Zealand, like many nations globally, is facing into a very different economic environment for the remainder of 2022 and beyond.
16 May 2022
Madeleine Swan
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Director of FBA Insights, ANZ
Solid growth in domestic consumption and increased production capacity will bear fruit for Australia’s berry industry.
13 May 2022
Felicity Emmett
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Senior Economist, ANZ
Will rising interest rates slow the growth of house prices in Australia? New data show the dream of home ownership may still be out of reach for many.
12 May 2022
Eliza Owen
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Head of Research Australia, CoreLogic
The latest ANZ CoreLogic Housing Affordability Report shows record low rental affordability in regional Australia where rents can be greater than the cost of servicing a mortgage.
02 May 2022
Adelaide Timbrell & Catherine Birch
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Senior Economists, ANZ
There is a lot of focus on inflation and cash rates in Australia today – and there will be more. But what happens when they move and how does it impact the economy?
29 Apr 2022
Mark Bennett & Michael Whitehead
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Head of Aus Agribusiness and Head of FBA Insights, ANZ
The newly signed free trade agreement between Australia and India will create opportunities for growth in parts of the local agri industry.
28 Apr 2022
Betty Wang, Zhaopeng Xing & Raymond Yeung
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Senior China Economist, Senior China Strategist & Chief Economist China, ANZ
Ongoing support measure are critical to address underlying growth issues in China despite recent better-than-expected data.
27 Apr 2022
Andrew Cornell
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Past Managing Editor, bluenotes
The worlds next super-cycle is inevitable. And it will require an innovation and funding super-cycle as fuel.
26 Apr 2022
Tony Jansz
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Director. Clarence Professional Offices
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the purpose of office-based work. Could co-working spaces be the future?
22 Apr 2022
Adelaide Timbrell
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Senior Economist, ANZ
Spending on and interest in travel for the Easter school holidays spiked as Aussies looked forward to enjoying a restriction-free break.
19 Apr 2022
Shane White
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Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
Transparent, data-driven and automated supply chains will create opportunity and optimism in the future.
14 Apr 2022
Daniel Hynes, Soni Kumari & Dhiraj Nim
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Senior Commodities Analyst, Commodities Strategist & Economist/FX Strategist, ANZ
In the midst of twin crises - pandemic and war - gold remains a good hedge against uncertainty
13 Apr 2022
Natalie Paine
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Social Impact Research and Reporting Lead, ANZ
The ongoing uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting young Australians’ financial wellbeing and their mental health.
12 Apr 2022
Kishti Sen
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Pacific Economist, ANZ
The Fijian economy looks set to remain in good shape in 2022 but upstream price pressures such as higher import and unit labour costs are a risk.
08 Apr 2022
Sanjay Mathur & Dhiraj Nim
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Chief Economist Southeast Asia & India / Economist & FX Strategist, ANZ
India’s central bank digital currency – the e-Rupee - is slated to make its debut. What are the benefits of an official digital currency and how does it differ from the world of cryptocurrencies?
07 Apr 2022
Tim Suffield & Dean Evagorou
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is Director and Associate Director of Client Insights, ANZ
Australia’s road transport industry is heading uphill in the future. But growth can still accelerate.
30 Mar 2022
Adelaide Timbrell
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Senior Economist, ANZ
As the cost of living continues to grow, will spending take a hit? Read through the measures promising to take pressure off wallets.
30 Mar 2022
David Plank
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Head of Australian Economics at ANZ
Sort through the key announcements from the 2022-23 Australian Federal Budget in this easy-to-read infographic.
29 Mar 2022
Hayden Dimes & David Plank
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Economist & Head of Australian Economics, ANZ
Read through ANZ Research’s reaction to the Government’s plan to support the recovery in an election year.
29 Mar 2022
Jenefer Stewart
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General Manager Business Banking, ANZ
After a hard few years of restrictions and recovery, business owners can look forward to some support from the Budget.
29 Mar 2022
Richard Yetsenga
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Chief Economist, ANZ
ANZ Chief Economist outlines the aspects of the Budget which caught his eye. And what this means for the shape of the nation.
29 Mar 2022
bluenotes contributors
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ANZ has full coverage, analysis and opinion on the release of the 2022-23 Australian Federal Budget and what this means for individual, businesses – big and small – and the economy.
17 Mar 2022
Betty Wang
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Senior China Economist, ANZ
The devastating ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict will have an impact on China’s external trade flows.
11 Mar 2022
Jeffery Schrale
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Regional Executive for Far North Queensland, ANZ
Business owners have spent the last two years adapting and readapting to changes from COVID-19. Now it’s time to focus on recovery even as times remain challenging.
10 Mar 2022
Catherine Birch
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Senior Economist, ANZ
Lockdowns across Australia’s eastern states in Q3 2021 led to a fall in greenhouse gas emissions for the quarter.
08 Mar 2022
Richard Yetsenga
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Chief Economist, ANZ
Australia is, stubbornly, still a long way from equality. Enabling female opportunity and participation is one way to improve outcomes.
03 Mar 2022
Richard Yetsenga
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Chief Economist, ANZ
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine shouldn’t have a major global economic impact outside of Europe. For now.
02 Mar 2022
Hayden Dimes & David Plank
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Economist & Head of Australian Economics, ANZ
With a federal election around the corner, it’s unlikely the upcoming 2022-23 Budget will see a shift towards fiscal repair.
28 Feb 2022
Mark Bennett & Michael Whitehead
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Head of Aus Agribusiness and Head of FBA Insights, ANZ
While prices for agri commodities may start to level after some of the extraordinary peaks of 2021, they remain historically very high across the board.
25 Feb 2022
Bansi Madhavani
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Senior Economist, ANZ
The economic outlook for 2022 is very positive despite momentum hitting a speed bump in the final quarter of last year.
18 Feb 2022
Felicity Emmett & Adelaide Timbrell
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Senior Economists, ANZ
After record annual gains, Australia’s housing market is coming off the boil. Expect prices to fall modestly in 2023.
14 Feb 2022
Catherine Birch
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Senior Economist, ANZ
Construction in Australia’s infrastructure sector coped okay through lockdowns but there’s much work to be done to meet lofty targets.
09 Feb 2022
Andrew Cornell
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Past Managing Editor, bluenotes
Trillions of dollars will be needed to even rein in carbon emissions – and that’s more an opportunity than a cost.
07 Feb 2022
Adelaide Timbrell
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Senior Economist, ANZ
Australia’s housing market finished off 2022 with a bang in both lending rates and building approvals.
03 Feb 2022
Susan Kilsby
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Agricultural Economist, ANZ New Zealand
Agreements reached at COP-26 paved the way for a global carbon market to develop. What does this mean for prices in NZ?
01 Feb 2022
Raymond Yeung, Betty Wang & Zhaopeng Xing
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Chief Economist, Greater China, Senior China Economist, Greater China, and China Markets Economist at ANZ
What can be expected of China’s economic outlook in the Year of the Tiger?
31 Jan 2022
Ian Hanrahan
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Head of FBA Australia, ANZ
The food, beverage and agribusiness sectors must prepare for a number of remaining challenges in 2022. But opportunities are there for those who prepare well.
21 Jan 2022
Finn Robinson & Sharon Zollner
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Economist & Chief Economist NZ at ANZ
With inflation running at increasingly high levels, low-income Kiwis are really starting to feel the pinch.
19 Jan 2022
Adelaide Timbrell
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Senior Economist, ANZ
ANZ-observed spending highlights ongoing consumer caution as Omicron infections continue to surge.
07 Dec 2021
Dr Emily Porter
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ANZ Tony Nicholson Research Fellow
COVID-related financial supplements created short-term relief for vulnerable Australians. But their long-term financial wellbeing is still on rocky ground.
24 Nov 2021
Andrew Cornell
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Past Managing Editor, bluenotes
It’s not capitalism that is driving global warming and growing inequality, it’s the humans making the rules behind it. And they can change them.
23 Nov 2021
Richard Yetsenga
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Chief Economist, ANZ
Businesses and governments may have formed a plan for a sustainable future at the recent COP26 conference. Now they need to deliver on the plan.
19 Nov 2021
Adelaide Timbrell
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Senior Economist, ANZ
American-style pre-Christmas sales are driving spending in Australia and encouraging a strong economic reopening.
11 Nov 2021
Nathan Wilson
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Head of Commercial Banking Fiji, ANZ
Following a highly successful vaccination campaign and stringent COVID-19 safety protocols, Fiji is ready to accept tourists once again and rebuild the economy.
04 Nov 2021
Adelaide Timbrell & Catherine Birch
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Senior Economists, ANZ
A transition to a more circular economy is necessary to significantly reduce environmental impact while still growing the economy and lifting living standards.
26 Oct 2021
Adelaide Timbrell
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Senior Economist, ANZ
Melbournians celebrated the first weekend out of lockdown with beauty services and dining out.
15 Oct 2021
Michael Wake
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General Manager for New South Wales and the ACT
COVID-19 created a unique type of recession. This is what it means for economic recovery and the fortunes of Australia’s housing market.
05 Oct 2021
Shayne Elliott
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Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott says businesses have managed their cashflow and savings incredibly well through the pandemic. But uncertainty will remain for a bit longer.
30 Sep 2021
Felicity Emmett
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Senior Economist, ANZ
Sentiment in Australia’s property market remains resilient with expectations of a strong economic rebound underpinning confidence.
22 Sep 2021
Catherine Birch
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Senior Economist, ANZ
Despite concerns about the Delta strain, confidence in Australia’s major projects pipeline is improving.
17 Sep 2021
Raymond Yeung
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Chief Economist Greater China, ANZ
New economic linguistics in China have placed an emphasis on resource redistribution and interconnectedness.
31 Aug 2021
Felicity Emmett & Adelaide Timbrell
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Senior Economists, ANZ
House prices in Australia are expected to grow more than previously forecast despite ongoing restrictions and growing Delta variant cases.
26 Aug 2021
Bansi Madhavani
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Senior Economist, ANZ
Australia’s states and territories are in a strong position to weather the economic shock caused by COVID-19’s Delta variant.
19 Aug 2021
Bansi Madhavani
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Senior Economist, ANZ
Diversified supply chains may have increased manufacturing in regions outside China. But it still dominates global trade.
17 Aug 2021
Kishti Sen & Tom Kenny
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International Economist & Senior International Economist, ANZ
It’s been a tough time for Pacific island communities and economic conditions remain a challenge for the rest of 2021.
09 Aug 2021
Sanjay Mathur
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Chief Economist Southeast Asia & India, ANZ
Ongoing COVID-19 infections and restrictions have dampened the forecasted recovery in Southeast Asia.
05 Aug 2021
Sharon Zollner & David Plank
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NZ Chief Economist & Head of Aus Economics
An unusual gap between the Reserve Banks of Australia and New Zealand is starting to grow.
03 Aug 2021
David Plank & Felicity Emmett
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Head of Australian Economics & Senior Economist, ANZ
Recent experience has shown consumer confidence quickly recovers from snap lockdowns but what about extended lockdowns?
29 Jul 2021
Richard Yetsenga
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Chief Economist, ANZ
Policy shifts in China appear to be pulling away from ‘barbaric growth’ in the technology sector.
28 Jul 2021
Shane White
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Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on old-school monetary policies and whether they can survive in a modern economy.
23 Jul 2021
Adelaide Timbrell & David Plank
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Economist & Head of Aus Economics, ANZ
Spending in Victoria may have dropped further in lockdown but Sydney’s levels are more at risk.
20 Jul 2021
Mark Bennett
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Head of Aus Agribusiness, ANZ
Australian farmland prices have been surging as commodity prices go from strength-to-strength and demand remains high.
13 Jul 2021
Elias Ghanem & Li Cheng
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VP Global Head of Market Intelligence Fin Services & Senior Director Fin Services A&NZ, Capgemini
Wealth management firms looking to succeed must invest in digital offerings and a more diverse set of advisors.
09 Jul 2021
Alan Shields
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Chief Data Officer, RFi Group
Western, educated, industrialised, rich and democratic economies are leading the push for digital banking trends to stick around in the future.
29 Jun 2021
Kishti Sen & Tom Kenny
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International Economist & Senior International Economist, ANZ
A strong rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations in the Pacific is paving the way for economic recovery.
28 Jun 2021
Catherine Birch & Adelaide Timbrell
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Senior Economist & Economist, ANZ
Australia’s regions have been more resilient against impacts from the pandemic than capital cities.
18 Jun 2021
Catherine Birch
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Senior Economist, ANZ
After a rocky year (and more), the unemployment rate in Australia has returned to pre-pandemic levels.
11 Jun 2021
Prof Anthony Scott
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Health & Healthcare theme lead, The Melbourne Institute
Australia’s healthcare system must learn from 2020 in order to provide for the population’s needs.
10 Jun 2021
Susan Kilsby & Sharon Zollner
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NZ Agriculture Economist and NZ Chief Economist at ANZ
Although the road ahead is still highly uncertain, the Kiwi economy is recovering well.
04 Jun 2021
Bryan Clark
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Director, International Chamber of Commerce Australia
Businesses and governments alike must focus on trade and diversification to engage and thrive internationally post-COVID.
03 Jun 2021
Felicity Emmett
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Senior Economist, ANZ
After a stronger V-shaped recovery than expected, Australia’s economy is now hitting an expansion phase.
02 Jun 2021
Brian Ingham
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Head of Portfolio Implementation – Private Banking & Advice, ANZ
Unlisted assets are no longer just an option for institutional investors as retail consumers work through the benefits and risks.
28 May 2021
Adelaide Timbrell, Charlotte Heck-Parsch & David Plank
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Economists & Head of Australian Economics, ANZ
Australian salary deposits were strong in April despite the end of the government’s JobKeeper wage subsidy.
25 May 2021
Tim Suffield
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Director Client Insights & Solutions, ANZ Institutional
Australia’s retail sector performed very well through the pandemic. But businesses must have a clear growth strategy to maintain momentum.
24 May 2021
John Elias & Jeremy Blackshaw
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Partner and Foreign Bank Tracker Lead Partner & International Managing Partner, MinterEllison
Confidence in Australia’s economy as an attractive investment destination is clear in foreign bank activity data.
20 May 2021
Bansi Madhavani, Catherine Birch & Adelaide Timbrell
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Senior Economists and Economist, ANZ
ANZ’s Stateometer shows economic momentum in Australia’s states and territories is building.
18 May 2021
Ian Hanrahan
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Head of FBA Australia, ANZ
There’s good news for Australia’s cattle industry, even after a difficult year for some in the sector.
13 May 2021
Glen Fisher
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Associate Director for Health, ANZ
The 2021-22 Budget was handed down in a largely post-pandemic environment where physical and mental health is in the spotlight.
12 May 2021
Felicity Emmett
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Senior Economist, ANZ
From an equity perspective, the 2021 Federal Budget has taken the right steps.
12 May 2021
Richard Yetsenga
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Chief Economist, ANZ
Speaking on video, the ANZ Chief Economist says budget pushes the fiscal boundaries – and is right to do so.
12 May 2021
bluenotes contributors
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bluenotes presents comprehensive coverage of the 2021-22 Australian Federal Budget.
11 May 2021
ANZ Research
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Budget shows strong commitment to spend until unemployment is below pre-COVID-19 levels.
07 May 2021
Adelaide Timbrell & David Plank
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Economist & Head of Aus Economics, ANZ
Spending across Australia’s economy remained stable even after the JobKeeper wage subsidy ended.
06 May 2021
Richard Yetsenga
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Chief Economist, ANZ
The economic aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis looks very different to historical cycles.
28 Apr 2021
Hayden Dimes & David Plank
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Economist & Head of Australian Economics, ANZ
A much stronger economic outlook for Australia is likely to see a sharp improvement in the fiscal position in the 2021-22 Federal Budget.
23 Apr 2021
Dhiraj Nim & Sanjay Mathur
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Foreign Exchange Strategist & Chief Economist Southeast Asia + India, ANZ
Are Asia’s financial markets adequately prepared for the eventual ‘re-opening trade’ of a post-COVID environment?
22 Apr 2021
John Hirjee
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Executive Director Corporate Finance Institutional, ANZ
Australia can develop hydrogen into a new export commodity but there is increasing competition from other countries keen to grab a share of this potentially significant market.
19 Apr 2021
Ian Williams & Tatsuki Shiratsuchi
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Senior Advisor & Solicitor, Herbert Smith Freehills
Unsurprisingly, Japanese investment in Australia took a hit in 2020. But the relationship remains as strong as ever.
19 Apr 2021
Krystal Tan & Sanjay Mathur
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Economist & Chief Economist Southeast Asia + India, ANZ
The tourism industry in Asia has been severely impacted by the pandemic. Can vaccination rollouts and travel bubbles kick-start the recovery?
16 Apr 2021
Khalil Hegarty, Kristen Bondietti & Jon Berry
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Directors, ITS Global
Regulation around positive environmental outcomes is key to the European Union’s new trade agreement focus.
14 Apr 2021
Rini Sen
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Economist - India, ANZ
In the midst of a major second wave of infections, India’s economy is actually holding up better than expected.
14 Apr 2021
Simon Scott & Joel Reid
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Partner and Head of Energy + Resources Group & Energy Group Partner, MinterEllison
Despite local challenges, market sentiment for the Australian renewables sector is improving.
12 Apr 2021
Charlotte Heck-Parsch & Felicity Emmett
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Economist & Senior Economist, ANZ
The commencement of the Australia-New Zealand travel bubble will bring benefits to both nation’s economies.
09 Apr 2021
Tessa Price
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Regional Executive - Pacific Islands, ANZ
Digital banking is the answer to the Pacific’s geographic and under-banking challenges.
06 Apr 2021
Richard Yetsenga
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Chief Economist, ANZ
The economic cycle has powered through the recovery phase post-COVID and is now tracking steadily into expansion and growth.
01 Apr 2021
Mark Whelan
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Group Executive Institutional, ANZ
ANZ’s institutional bank has restructured and built on 150 years of trading in the Asia Pacific. Now economic growth is picking up, the bank is well placed to benefit.
30 Mar 2021
Tom Kenny & Rini Sen
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Senior International Economist and Economist, ANZ
Data and insights from ANZ Research show despite increased vaccinations across the US, daily cases of COVID-19 are edging up.
26 Mar 2021
Felicity Emmett & Adelaide Timbrell
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Senior Economists, ANZ
Australia’s housing market has had a strong recovery following a modest 2020. But millennial buyers are being left behind.
12 Mar 2021
Brian Martin
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Senior International Economist, ANZ
A slower-than-expected rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination in the European area will hold back economic recovery.
09 Mar 2021
Catherine Birch & Adelaide Timbrell
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Senior Economist & Economist, ANZ
Ongoing COVID-related lockdowns appear to have disrupted the major office construction outlook.
08 Mar 2021
Liz Kendall
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Senior New Zealand Economist at ANZ
The COVID-19 pandemic has had uneven economic impacts on men and women.
08 Mar 2021
Richard Yetsenga
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Chief Economist, ANZ
Through the COVID-19 recession, it was those with the least who have ended up losing the most. Specific economic policy is needed to recover.
05 Mar 2021
Greg Earl
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Writer, editor and consultant
New survey shows Australia has fallen in the global ranks for education, tourism - and COVID-19 assistance.
04 Mar 2021
Bansi Madhavani
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Senior Economist, ANZ
Economies looking to make a strong recovery post-COVID must take into account inclusive policies to enable gender equity.
03 Mar 2021
Alan Mitchell
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Columnist, bluenotes
The US-China trade tensions formed under the previous administration have not just suddenly disappeared under Biden.
02 Mar 2021
Khoon Goh & Dhiraj Nim
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Head of Asia Research & FX Analyst, ANZ
Although COVID-19 has been relatively contained in the Mekong region, vaccination lags will hold economies back from a full recovery.
25 Feb 2021
Bansi Madhavani, Catherine Birch & Adelaide Timbrell
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Senior Economists and Economist, ANZ
Australia’s states and territories continue to rebuild from recession through the final quarter of 2020 but restrictions still pose risks.
15 Feb 2021
Catherine Birch
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Senior Economist, ANZ
Although spending on major projects is expected to rise dramatically over the next few years, pandemic-related uncertainty could slow progress.
01 Feb 2021
Catherine Birch & Hayden Dimes
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Senior Economist & Economist, ANZ
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to infect the globe, ongoing international border closures are having both sector-specific and broader implications for the Australian economy.
01 Feb 2021
Tessa Price & Kishti Sen
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Regional Executive Pacific & International Pacific Economist, ANZ
Although the Pacific region avoided the COVID-19 health crisis it couldn’t dodge the economic crises. Support from Australia and New Zealand is critical for recovery.
25 Jan 2021
Khoon Goh
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Head of Asia Research, ANZ
After a long and challenging 2020, Asian economies will have a strong – albeit slightly uneven – rebound in the new year.
04 Dec 2020
Adelaide Timbrell, Felicity Emmett & Catherine Birch
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Economist & Senior Economists, ANZ
Investing in social housing creates economic and social benefits for the broader community. But it changes the lives of the most vulnerable.
01 Dec 2020
Alan Mitchell
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Columnist, bluenotes
A number of factors make Asia’s newest trading bloc different to those of the past. But China continues to hold the best hand.
26 Nov 2020
John Hirjee
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Executive Director Corporate Finance Institutional, ANZ
Australia is uniquely poised to lead the emerging market for hydrogen – energy from the world’s most abundant chemical element.
18 Nov 2020
Felicity Emmett & Adelaide Timbrell
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Senior Economists, ANZ
Australia’s housing market fared better through the pandemic than expected and will make modest gains before a solid recovery in 2021.
17 Nov 2020
Khoon Goh
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Head of Asia Research, ANZ
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement has finally been signed. Almost a decade after it was first conceived.
11 Nov 2020
Andrew Cornell
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Past Managing Editor, bluenotes
In the aftermath of the US election, it’s time for major economies to think about how they approach – and measure – growth in a capitalist society.
09 Nov 2020
Richard Yetsenga
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Chief Economist, ANZ
The United States may have a new President-elect but the challenges for equity and growth remain.
04 Nov 2020
Catherine Birch
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Senior Economist, ANZ
Spending on infrastructure will be a focus for all levels of government to encourage growth and jobs in a post-COVID economy.
30 Oct 2020
James Culham
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Executive Director, Institutional Portfolio Management, ANZ
A “Minsky moment” is occurring in economies where restricted cash flows are triggering a domino effect of missed payments.
21 Oct 2020
Andrew Cornell
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Past Managing Editor, bluenotes
Are measures designed to support business through the crisis sandbagging the credit cycle?
19 Oct 2020
Greg Earl
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Writer, editor and consultant
The number of Australian-owned businesses operating in Asia has grown very little since 2003 - despite initiatives to encourage integration with the region.
16 Oct 2020
Catherine Fox
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Journalist and author
The essential economic value of women’s leadership remains misunderstood or, worse, has been ignored.
14 Oct 2020
Cherelle Murphy
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Senior Economist, ANZ
Has the 2020-21 Australian Federal Budget gone far enough to encourage spending in a post-COVID economy?
13 Oct 2020
Adelaide Timbrell & David Plank
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Economist & Head of Aus Economics, ANZ
New spending data shows the reductions in JobKeeper and JobSeeker aren’t hitting spending levels - yet.
09 Oct 2020
Sharon Zollner
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Chief Economist New Zealand, ANZ
New Zealand Chief Economist, Sharon Zollner provides the data on how the land of the long white cloud is making its way to a COVID normal.
06 Oct 2020
bluenotes contributors
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bluenotes presents comprehensive coverage of the 2020-21 Australian Federal Budget.
29 Sep 2020
Andrew Cornell
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Past Managing Editor, bluenotes
As global interest rates crater and COVID-19 recessions metastasise, central banks are being forced to re-evaluate their role in currency and money creation.
23 Sep 2020
Hayden Dimes & David Plank
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Economist & Head of Australian Economics, ANZ
Recovery from a pandemic-related economic crisis, like the decline, could be more rapid than normal. Timely data is needed to track progress.
18 Sep 2020
Merriden Varrall
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Director Australia Geopolitics Hub, KPMG
Are the principles and structures of the ASEAN Way holding the region back from making steps towards sustainable development?
17 Sep 2020
Felicity Emmett & David Plank
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Senior Economist & Head of Australian Economics, ANZ
Australia’s economy has weathered much of the COVID-induced storm - thanks to massive fiscal stimulus.
10 Sep 2020
Khoon Goh
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Head of Asia Research, ANZ
ASEAN governments need better coordination and closer integration to thrive in a post-COVID world and avoid a long drawn recovery.
03 Sep 2020
Mark Blum
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CEO & Co-Founder, Cognian
The use of office spaces in a post-COVID world will have a huge impact on commercial property development and vacancies.
27 Aug 2020
Cherelle Murphy
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Senior Economist, ANZ
The impact of the pandemic drove all of Australia’s states into a sharp contraction in the June quarter.
25 Aug 2020
Adelaide Timbrell & Hayden Dimes
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Economists, ANZ
Although life has returned to relative normality in the other states and territories, Victoria’s ongoing restrictions are having a knock-on effect.
19 Aug 2020
Melissa Currie
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Creative Content Producer, bluenotes
All the details of ANZ’s Q3 trading update in an easy-to-read infographic.
19 Aug 2020
Andrew Cornell
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Past Managing Editor, bluenotes
ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott says the bank is focusing on its purpose to guide customers, community and shareholders through this stressful period.
11 Aug 2020
Catherine Birch
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Senior Economist, ANZ
Australian jobs are buckling under the weight of reintroduced restrictions and an ongoing lack of consumer confidence.
06 Aug 2020
Alan Mitchell
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Columnist, bluenotes
The economic shock from the pandemic has impacted both supply and demand. Greater reforms must be investigated for the economy to fully recover.
29 Jul 2020
Sharon Zollner
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Chief Economist New Zealand, ANZ
New Zealanders may be avoiding parks still but life is beginning to return to some sort of normal.
24 Jul 2020
Adelaide Timbrell & David Plank
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Economist & Head of Aus Economics, ANZ
Although spending nationally has stabilised overall, the second lockdown period in Melbourne is leaving a mark.
22 Jul 2020
Andrew Cornell
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Past Managing Editor, bluenotes
The link between the two most worrying crises of our times – COVID-19 and climate change – must be examined to successfully combat both.
20 Jul 2020
Felicity Emmett & Eliza Owen
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Senior Economist, ANZ & Head of Australian Research, CoreLogic
Rental markets across Australia are facing a record oversupply of stock as the impact of the pandemic takes hold – good news for some renters.
16 Jul 2020
Kishti Sen & Tom Kenny
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International Economist & Senior International Economist, ANZ
Fiji may have avoided the COVID-19 health crisis but it’s struggling with a severe economic crisis.
10 Jul 2020
Adelaide Timbrell & Catherine Birch
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Senior Economists, ANZ
What impacts to Victoria’s economy can be determined from the hotspot suburbs which initially entered a second lockdown period?
07 Jul 2020
Madeleine Swan
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Director of FBA Insights, ANZ
The global outlook for agriculture commodities is a bright light in the midst of gloomy pandemic-ridden economies.
03 Jul 2020
Shayne Elliott
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Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
ANZ CEO reflects on the lessons he has learned in managing a major institution and its customers through a pandemic.
01 Jul 2020
Sophia Hamblin Wang
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COO, Mineral Carbonation International
Round and round goes the circular economy which will be integral to reaching the world’s climate change goals.
30 Jun 2020
Catherine Birch & Bansi Madhavani
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Senior Economist & Economist, ANZ
Public and private sectors are responding to the economic downturn and the impact it is having on wage growth.
29 Jun 2020
Roy Green
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Emeritus Professor, University of Technology Sydney
If the past is another country, the future of Australia’s economy after COVID-19 will be a different universe.
23 Jun 2020
Melissa Currie
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Creative Content Producer, bluenotes
Across Australia, data shows DIY is on the go with COVID-19 – even when it comes to haircuts.
22 Jun 2020
Mark Whelan
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Group Executive Institutional, ANZ
Big businesses learned from past crises to help brace against COVID-19 impacts, says ANZ Head of Institutional.
18 Jun 2020
Alan Mitchell
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Columnist, bluenotes
The COVID-19 pandemic is a major threat to the globalisation of trade and supply chains but barriers are not what the economy needs right now.
17 Jun 2020
Virginia Briggs
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Managing Partner - Infrastructure, Construction & Property, MinterEllison
Landlords and tenants are navigating both the impacts of COVID-19 and the complexities of government relief.
16 Jun 2020
Khalil Hegarty
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Director, ITS Global
Global supply chains and trade are under the spotlight as economies deal with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
09 Jun 2020
Andrew Cornell
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Past Managing Editor, bluenotes
Jane Halton reflects on her involvement in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and her understanding of the economic consequences.
04 Jun 2020
Sharon Zollner
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Chief Economist New Zealand, ANZ
New Zealand may be nearly clear of COVID-19 but the economy still has a long way to go until it returns to full health.
04 Jun 2020
Andrew Cornell
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Past Managing Editor, bluenotes
ANZ’s Aus banking head details how the bank is helping customers now while preparing them for once the pandemic has passed.
03 Jun 2020
Shane White
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Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
A gap in demand must be closed for China – and the world’s – economy to recover fully from the COVID-19 pandemic.
02 Jun 2020
Hayden Dimes & David Plank
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Economist & Head of Australian Economics, ANZ
As infection rates and movement restrictions ease, Australians show they're ready to return to normal.
01 Jun 2020
Bansi Madhavani & Sanjay Mathur
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Economist & Chief Economist Southeast Asia and India, ANZ
The COVID-19 pandemic and related lockdowns have disproportionately impacted women – particularly in India where it was already a major issue.
27 May 2020
Andrew Cornell
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Past Managing Editor, bluenotes
As the re-opening of some societies begins, balancing the value of human life vs cost to the economy has come to a head.
25 May 2020
Steve Worthington
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Professor at Swinburne University
The perceived decreasing value of cash during the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t the same across the globe.
21 May 2020
Cherelle Murphy
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Senior Economist, ANZ
The beginnings of the COVID-19 economic shock became apparent in the states and territories’ trade channels.
20 May 2020
Adelaide Timbrell & David Plank
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Economist & Head of Aus Economics, ANZ
As some states return to a new form of normal, spending data show the initial excitement of freedom has wavered a little.
13 May 2020
Andrew Cornell
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Past Managing Editor, bluenotes
Many lessons will be born out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Which will endure in the long-term?
11 May 2020
Mark Bennett
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Head of Aus Agribusiness, ANZ
New data show a run on supermarkets during the onset of COVID-19 restrictions could have led to increased food prices.
07 May 2020
Alan Mitchell
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Columnist, bluenotes
The focus must be on the economic policies needed to stimulate growth post-crisis.
06 May 2020
Hayden Dimes & David Plank
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Economist & Head of Australian Economics, ANZ
Alternative data can provide insights into how Australians are feeling about the economy.
05 May 2020
John Bromhead & Daniel Been
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FX Strategist & Head of FX and G3 Research, ANZ
Economies around the world are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some are doing better than others.
28 Apr 2020
Catherine Birch
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Senior Economist, ANZ
Young Australians will be impacted more both immediately and in the long-term by pandemic fallout.
27 Apr 2020
Hayden Dimes & David Plank
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Economist & Head of Australian Economics, ANZ
New data show a steep drop in prices may be in store for the Australian housing market.
24 Apr 2020
Adelaide Timbrell & David Plank
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Economist & Head of Aus Economics, ANZ
ANZ-observed retail spending has dipped to the lowest year-on-year result since the bushfire season.
23 Apr 2020
Daniel Hynes, Soni Kumari & Dhiraj Nim
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Senior Commodities Analyst, Commodities Strategist & Economist/FX Strategist, ANZ
If the oil industry wasn’t taking the level of demand destruction seriously, it certainly will now after crude oil futures went negative.
19 Apr 2020
Andrew Cornell
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Past Managing Editor, bluenotes
ANZ Chairman says the board is balancing the needs of all stakeholders – including shareholders – in responding to COVID-19.
17 Apr 2020
Susan Kilsby & Sharon Zollner
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NZ Agriculture Economist and NZ Chief Economist at ANZ
Economic growth rates in New Zealand have been hit hard as Kiwis hunker down to combat COVID-19.
14 Apr 2020
Adelaide Timbrell & David Plank
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Economist & Head of Aus Economics, ANZ
Stay-at-home Australians are changing their spending habits to match lockdown activities.
09 Apr 2020
Mark Hand
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Group Executive Australia Retail and Commercial Banking, ANZ
Drawing on over three decades of experience, ANZ’s Mark Hand looks back on what ANZ has learnt from previous crises.
08 Apr 2020
Andrew Cornell
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Past Managing Editor, bluenotes
Business growth expert Dr Jana Matthews talks through what is needed for SMEs to survive COVID-19 and thrive on the other side.
06 Apr 2020
David Plank
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Head of Australian Economics at ANZ
As Australians stay home to flatten the curve of COVID-19 infection, the federal government is trying to flatten the curve of economic shock.
01 Apr 2020
Adelaide Timbrell & David Plank
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Economist & Head of Aus Economics, ANZ
Spending on groceries, puzzles and work-from-home technologies peak as Australians stay home to flatten the curve.
13 Mar 2020
David Plank
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Head of Australian Economics at ANZ
The impact of COVID-19 suggests the hurdle for quantitative easing in Australia might be cleared sooner than first thought.
03 Mar 2020
Khoon Goh
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Head of Asia Research, ANZ
Just as China seemed to be getting the coronavirus under control, the situation is worsening in other countries.
27 Feb 2020
Katharine Tapley
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Head of Sustainable Finance Solutions, ANZ
Sustainable finance hit record high levels in 2019. Can this be sustained – and grow even further – in 2020?
25 Feb 2020
Adelaide Timbrell & David Plank
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Economist & Head of Aus Economics, ANZ
Travel bans and coronavirus-conscious travellers are hitting tourism in Australia, according to airport spend data.
24 Feb 2020
Patrick Vizzone
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Head of Food, Beverage & Agribusiness, International, ANZ
Despite a few early hiccups, the global food industry is poised to win big in the new decade.
21 Feb 2020
Catherine Birch
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Senior Economist, ANZ
A majority of Australia’s emissions are being driven by a few key industries. Find out which in part two of this series.
20 Feb 2020
Cherelle Murphy
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Senior Economist, ANZ
A deterioration in labour markets has pulled down economies in the December quarter.
18 Feb 2020
James Hickey & Heather Baister
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Partner - Consulting & Partner - Audit and Assurance, Deloitte
After a tumultuous year, the mortgage market is focused on better customer experience and innovative offerings.
17 Feb 2020
Madeleine Swan
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Director of FBA Insights, ANZ
The dairy industry has changed a lot in 10 years. What does the next decade hold for Australian producers?
13 Feb 2020
Alan Mitchell
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Columnist, bluenotes
Should the Australian government take note of the approach of other major economies on carbon taxes?
10 Feb 2020
Felicity Emmett & David Plank
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Senior Economist & Head of Australian Economics, ANZ
Growing uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus will have a large impact on near-term GDP growth in Australia.
07 Feb 2020
Catherine Birch
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Senior Economist, ANZ
Australia’s Government has said they don’t want to risk the economy over emissions cuts. What impact will that make? Hear more in this two-part series.
04 Feb 2020
Khoon Goh & Dhiraj Nim
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Head of Asia Research & FX Analyst, ANZ
As the frenzy surrounding Coronavirus continues, economic shockwaves are starting to radiate.
30 Jan 2020
Tony Walker
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Author and Political Analyst
At 30, and without formal powers, what can APEC achieve in an increasingly fraught region? APEC Study Centre director Craig Emerson explains.
28 Jan 2020
James Culham
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Executive Director, Institutional Portfolio Management, ANZ
Is the ongoing debate between capitalism and socialism aiming at the right target?
23 Jan 2020
Sharon Zollner
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Chief Economist New Zealand, ANZ
New Zealand’s growth in 2020 is likely to be modest but the economic fates are not entirely in Kiwi hands.
22 Jan 2020
Andrew Cornell
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Past Managing Editor, bluenotes
What has capitalism done for us? A lot more than socialism…
20 Jan 2020
Tsen Wong
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Head of Energy Transition, Resource Energy and Infrastructure, ANZ Institutional
As the climate changes, the shift to renewable energy sources becomes more critical – but no simpler. Japan has a role.
17 Jan 2020
Felicity Emmett
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Senior Economist, ANZ
After prices rebounded in 2019, housing market confidence continues to trend upwards.
16 Jan 2020
Catherine Birch
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Senior Economist, ANZ
Will the major projects pipeline be ramped up across New South Wales after a lag in 2020?
14 Jan 2020
Madeleine Swan
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Director of FBA Insights, ANZ
Long periods of drought and tough competition have seen food prices increases steadily over the last few years. Will that continue in 2020?
13 Jan 2020
David Plank
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Head of Australian Economics at ANZ
The size, intensity and duration of the Australian bushfires mean they will almost certainly have a larger economic impact than past fires.
11 Dec 2019
Andrew Cornell
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Past Managing Editor, bluenotes
Will 2019 be the year we all look back at and see a tipping point for upheaval in financial services?
03 Dec 2019
Hayden Dimes & David Plank
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Economist & Head of Australian Economics, ANZ
Japanese tourists are finally heading abroad in growing numbers after almost two decades of flat growth.
28 Nov 2019
Mark Bennett & Madeleine Swan
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Head of Agribusiness & Associate Director Agri Research, ANZ
New capital and a focus on export risk underpin the likelihood for Australia’s agri industry to reach $A100 billion by 2030.
22 Nov 2019
Arun Navaratna & Khoon Goh
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Senior Economist & Head of Asia Research, ANZ
Urbanisation in the Greater Mekong region could drive significant productivity gains and strong economic growth in the medium term - even more than forecast.
21 Nov 2019
Mark Bennett & Madeleine Swan
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Head of Agribusiness & Associate Director Agri Research, ANZ
Will Australia’s agri industry reach its ambitious target of $A100 billion by 2030? Delve into the details in this two-part series.
20 Nov 2019
Cherelle Murphy
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Senior Economist, ANZ
The ANZ Stateometer showed economies turned in many of Australia's states and territories in the September quarter, marking a positive – albeit mild – change.
19 Nov 2019
Caryn Kakas
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Head of Housing Strategy, ANZ
Supply and creation of affordable housing has financial, social and economic benefits for communities, says Housing Minister.
15 Nov 2019
Richard Yetsenga
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Chief Economist, ANZ
As monetary policy’s impact on credit diminishes, secular stagnation is beginning to take hold.
13 Nov 2019
Andrew Cornell
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Past Managing Editor, bluenotes
The major Australian banks have reported their full-year results. The outcomes were grim, the future a challenge.
13 Nov 2019
Tim Lawless
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Head of APAC Research, CoreLogic
New data show housing affordability has peaked across a number of regions in Australia.
12 Nov 2019
Adelaide Timbrell, Hayden Dimes & David Plank
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Economists & Head of Australian Economics, ANZ
Tourism spending in Australia, particularly from Asia, is continuing to grow - even outpacing some resource exports.
11 Nov 2019
Caryn Kakas
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Head of Housing Strategy, ANZ
Investing in social bonds creates a positive impact for communities and has a commercial return.
08 Nov 2019
Tom Kenny
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Senior International Economist, ANZ
Japan’s demographic challenges are impacting growth. Can automation and AI help drive improved long-term productivity?
07 Nov 2019
Richard Yetsenga
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Chief Economist, ANZ
Value chains and business models in Asia are being adjusted in the wake of changes to the global trade environment, says ANZ Chief Economist.
06 Nov 2019
Glen Fisher
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Associate Director for Health, ANZ
Older insured Australians are using more health services and make-up an increasing share of hospital episodes and benefits paid.
04 Nov 2019
Daniel Hynes, Catherine Birch & Jasmine Kaur
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Senior Commodities Strategist & Senior Economists, ANZ
Australia’s mining industry has faced momentous changes over the last decade. Will a shift to renewable technologies help drive demand?
21 Oct 2019
Miles Workman
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Senior NZ Economist, ANZ
The outlook for the Kiwi economy is for growth to slow a little further, but remain on course overall.
18 Oct 2019
Catherine Birch
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Senior Economist, ANZ
Major project investment in the non-residential building sector is historically high after a surge in 2018-19.
15 Oct 2019
Shayne Elliott
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Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
ANZ CEO & Olam’s Prakash Jhanwer chat about Vietnam’s development and the role of purpose and social responsibility.
14 Oct 2019
Greg Earl
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Writer, editor and consultant
Although the spotlight is firmly fixed on the US and China, other players are starting to receive attention in global trade.
09 Oct 2019
Farhan Faruqui
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CFO, ANZ
The evolution of the Chongqing municipality will serve as an effective blueprint for future trade in China.
08 Oct 2019
Felicity Emmett
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Senior Economist, ANZ
Confidence in the residential property market has rebounded sharply, a positive sign for sellers.
07 Oct 2019
Steve Radeski & Cherelle Murphy
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State Agribusiness Manager, SA & Senior Economist, ANZ
Australia’s driest state has endured ups and downs but the agri industry and broader economy are heading north.
03 Oct 2019
Cherelle Murphy
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Senior Economist, ANZ
In a climate of climate action demands, renewable energy continues to make a mark on investment and prices.
01 Oct 2019
Catherine Birch
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Senior Economist, ANZ
Capital expenditure from public-backed major projects is expected to fall before the next wave of projects begins.
30 Sep 2019
James Culham
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Executive Director, Institutional Portfolio Management, ANZ
As the Australian economy ponders the impact of zero - or negative - interest rates, can the answer be found in corn?
24 Sep 2019
Richard Yetsenga
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Chief Economist, ANZ
The impact of climate change on global economies is reaching boiling point.
20 Sep 2019
Miles Workman
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Senior NZ Economist, ANZ
More than 78 per cent of NZ’s land mass has no one living on it but is this really contributing to housing issues?
18 Sep 2019
Mark Evans
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Managing Director Transaction Banking, ANZ
Banks don’t look - or function - the way they did a century ago. And they won’t be the same in the next century. Or the next decade…
18 Sep 2019
Andrew Cornell
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Past Managing Editor, bluenotes
As interest rates continue to drop, global economies must prepare for a new era of monetary policy and business risk.
16 Sep 2019
Tim Suffield
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Director Client Insights & Solutions, ANZ Institutional
Not all private schools are alike. Some are increasingly doing it tough as emerging forces pull the sector in different directions.
12 Sep 2019
David Jacobs
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CEO, Australia Japan Business Co-operation Committee
Mature Japanese investors are looking Down Under for opportunities to grow their sales network and gain know-how.
11 Sep 2019
Felix Sekulla
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State Director Health Queensland, Commercial Banking, ANZ
China has a massive population and rudimentary healthcare system. One tech company is using artificial intelligence to combat rising healthcare challenges like cancer and other diseases.
10 Sep 2019
Shane White
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Content Manager, Institutional, ANZ
The banking industry can thank fintechs for helping them refocus on the customer, say three ANZ experts.
09 Sep 2019
Alan Mitchell
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Columnist, bluenotes
According to the headlines, Australia’s economy is despairing. But is it all as bad as it seems?
30 Aug 2019
Jennifer Kusuma
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Senior Asia Rates Strategist, Institutional, ANZ
Indonesia’s economy is poised for a much-needed leap in growth – and the stakes have never been higher.
28 Aug 2019
Susan Kilsby & Sharon Zollner
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NZ Agriculture Economist and NZ Chief Economist at ANZ
Adverse climate conditions have impacted a number of NZ’s wine growing regions, says ANZ Research.
27 Aug 2019
David Plank
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Head of Australian Economics at ANZ
Auction clearance rates are starting to rise in Sydney and Melbourne but that might not mean the housing recovery is enduring.
26 Aug 2019
Mike Ebstein
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Director, MWE Consulting
Credit cards in Australia have changed a lot since they were first introduced 45 years ago.
23 Aug 2019
Daniel Gradwell
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Associate Director - Property, ANZ
Historically low interest rates are the catalyst for a drop in a number of key economic indicators.
21 Aug 2019
Andrew Cornell
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Past Managing Editor, bluenotes
Although bank profits might not be a crowd favourite, they’re necessary - and good - for the economy. So say the regulators.
20 Aug 2019
Cherelle Murphy
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Senior Economist, ANZ
As the resources states showed mild business sector improvement most other states continued to grow below trend as impacts from housing softness continue.
19 Aug 2019
Nick Henderson & Drew Waters
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Director & Head of Partnerships and Development , Asialink Business
With protests a daily headline, Hong Kong insiders stress in the long term the city and its region are open and ready for business.
12 Aug 2019
Khoon Goh
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Head of Asia Research, ANZ
Economic reforms in Vietnam have set it on the road to upper middle-income status.
08 Aug 2019
Isaac Rankin
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Managing Director Commercial and Private Banking, ANZ
Although not always easy, major benefits exist for businesses which expand into Asia.
06 Aug 2019
Catherine Birch
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Senior Economist, ANZ
A puzzle is emerging in labour market data as job advertisements and vacancies, traditionally linked, have diverged.
02 Aug 2019
Hayden Dimes, Bansi Madhavani & David Plank
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Economists and Head of Australian Economics, ANZ
Although the number of international students from China will continue to grow, Australia will also host more from other emerging nations.
01 Aug 2019
Michael Whitehead & Viveka Manikonda
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Head of Agri Insights and Senior Associate, Institutional at ANZ
The outlook is positive for Australia’s grains and oilseed sector, with added benefits for trading companies.
30 Jul 2019
Catherine Birch & Adelaide Timbrell
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Senior Economist & Economist, ANZ
As water and energy use in Australia continue to rise, efficiency gains by households and industry aren’t enough.
29 Jul 2019
Richard Yetsenga
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Chief Economist, ANZ
Strong reform mandates set by the Indian government should lead to positive long-term growth for the nation.
23 Jul 2019
Steve Worthington
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Professor at Swinburne University
Don’t toll the bell just yet - cash and cheques have peculiar attractions in even the most modern economies.
18 Jul 2019
Adelaide Timbrell & Felicity Emmett
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Economist & Senior Economist, ANZ
Policy easing and changes to interest rates and assessment requirements are lifting Australia’s property sentiment.
17 Jul 2019
Sandeep Parekh
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ANZ Foreign Exchange/Rates Strategist
Cause for concern or false alarm? The NZ yield curve frequently inverts - but lacks the recession-predicting ability of its US counterpart.
12 Jul 2019
Stuart Fuller
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Head of Law, KPMG & Board Member, Asia Society Australia
The traditional concepts of infrastructure - or investment - are being strained by technology and innovation.
09 Jul 2019
Jason Murphy
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Publisher, Thomas the Think Engine
Incentivising negative behaviour (or the absence of positive incentives) can lead to disastrous outcomes, says author Jason Murphy.
02 Jul 2019
Cherelle Murphy & Bansi Madhavani
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Senior Economist & Economist, ANZ
Although Australians are living longer, their overall health isn’t so great and that’s weighing down the healthcare industry.
01 Jul 2019
Hayden Dimes & David Plank
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Economist & Head of Australian Economics, ANZ
The US-China trade war is opening up a hole in Australia’s GDP – and sinking hopes for a surplus.
28 Jun 2019
Sam Stewart & Jane Danziger
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Global Head of Retail Banking & Head of GAMMA and Marketing, Sales & Pricing Practice at BCG
Satisfaction, trust and personalisation are just some of the customer expectations large institutions must provide to win in the future.
25 Jun 2019
David Lawson
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Consul-General & Senior Trade Commissioner, Australian Consulate-General Osaka
Upcoming summits and expos will showcase Japan’s transformation and opportunities for business.
21 Jun 2019
Richard Yetsenga & Felicity Emmett
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Chief Economist and Senior Economist at ANZ
The Australian housing market may be starting to improve but not as dramatically as expected.
18 Jun 2019
Susan Kilsby & Sharon Zollner
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NZ Agriculture Economist and NZ Chief Economist at ANZ
With almost half of New Zealand’s carbon emissions coming from agri, can forestry help the nation meet its climate change goals?
17 Jun 2019
Daniel Gradwell
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Associate Director - Property, ANZ
Long-term outlooks and diversification are helping China stay on top of residential development.