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The Bank of Japan (BoJ) kept its policy rate at 0.75% at its March meeting. We now project the central...
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The Bank of Japan (BoJ) kept its policy rate at 0.75% at its March meeting. We now project the central...
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European energy-intensive industries face structurally higher energy prices than competitors in the US and China. The resulting energy-cost challenges must...
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Australia is at the peak of a boom in tunnel work, supported by a record level of transportation construction activity. The pipeline of tunnelling work...
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Is the middle-class growth story a thing of the past and if not, where are the opportunities?
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If global oil prices averaged around $140 per barrel (pb) for two months, it would be enough to push parts...
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In response to the US-Iran war, we've downgraded our forecast for GCC real GDP growth by 1.8ppts to 2.6% for...
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Commodity markets move fast, but traditional tracking misses the signals. Monthly forecasts uncover momentum and turning points. Discover the real...
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly spreading across Europe’s business landscape. In just two years, the proportion of firms deploying AI has...
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Imports rise on data centre demand as Australia’s trade surplus narrows.
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The chemicals and transport sectors are likely to be among the biggest losers from the Iran war, with Europe’s chemicals...
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Disruption to LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz poses a bigger threat to Asia than higher oil prices, risking...
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Energy prices are pushing inflation higher in the UK and Eurozone, undermining the idea that central banks can simply look...
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RESEARCH BRIEFING Wage growth should slow, but upside risks persist in Australia Labour shortages and strong demand continue to support...
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Our January PCE nowcast points to a slightly stronger monthly gain than seen in the CPI report, with headline PCE...
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We estimate inbound arrivals to the Middle East could decline 11-27% y-y in 2026 as a result of the conflict.
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The oil market is well placed to manage the impact from Iran. We now assume oil supply is disrupted by...
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RESEARCH BRIEFING Stage set for strong Q4 GDP print despite slowdown in trade in Australia Government spending drives Q4 growth...
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The conflict in the Middle East will likely have significant implications for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies, with global spillovers...
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This conflict is larger and more intense than the 2025 12-Day War, with major implications for oil markets, global assets,...
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RESEARCH BRIEFING Rates to move higher as inflation refuses to play ball in Australia Strong inflation and jobs data delay...