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Australia & NZ - economic data and event previews
Australia and New Zealand - economic data and event previews
Australia
Dwelling starts (%q/q, 2Q) - The number of housing starts probably rose a healthy 6%q/q in 2Q, after five straight quarters of decline. Our forecast derives partly from the solid 6.5%q/q gain in building approvals in the June quarter, the first quarterly rise after five quarters of falls.
RBA Board minutes (Sep.) - The RBA Board minutes will explain the reasons behind the Board’s more hawkish tone in the statement announcing the decision to leave the cash rate steady at 3%. We expect the more upbeat verbiage will be justified by improved conditions offshore, an expectation that inflation will fall below the RBA’s target range only for a short period, and the improved domestic business investment outlook. Unfortunately, though, the minutes are dated - they pre-date, for example, the extensive run of economic data in recent weeks.
AusNZ Data previews Sep 14 (pdf)
ENDS
Westpac New Zealand: Kiwi Households Adapting Despite Widespread Cost Pressure Concerns, Westpac Survey Shows
University of Auckland: Kids’ Screen Use Linked To Long-Term Deficits In Self-Control And Attention
University of Auckland: Research To Address Equity In STEM For Māori, Pacific And Female Students
Stats NZ: Economic Impacts On New Zealand From Conflict In The Middle East – Report
Advertising Standards Authority: ASA Annual Report 2025 - Platform-Neutral Regulation Keeps Pace With Digital Advertising
Science Media Centre: Lead Pipes Banned For New Plumbing – Expert Reaction
