Thursday: Aus growth eases across first half of 2026
About this episode
The episode discusses Australia's economic growth in the first half of 2026 and features an interview with ANZ's Head of Australian Economics, Adam Boyton.
Global bond yields take a breather and US stocks rise. Australia’s growth eased in the first half of 2026, but a November rate hike remains on the cards. The RBNZ lifts rates but the Kiwi drops as guidance changes. In our deep-dive interview, ANZ Head of Australian Economics Adam Boyton analyses how Australia’s economy was placed after the second quarter. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at https://www.anz.com/institutional/five-in-five-podcast/
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