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A snapshot of the latest in economic indicators from our Economic Services team.- 06 Aug 2026 Trade Balance June 2026Goods trade balance improved to a A$1.9b surplus in June from a A$2.4b deficit in the previous month, while market participants had expected a A$1.1b deficit. The improvement in the goods trade balance reflected a 9.6% surge in exports, driven by non-monetary gold and iron ore.
- 04 Aug 2026 Household Spending June 2026Nominal household spending rose by a seasonally adjusted 0.8% in June, well above market expectations of a 0.2% gain. Adjusting for inflation, household spending volumes rose by 0.7% in Q2, slightly less than in the previous two quarters.
- 30 Jul 2026 Building Approvals June 2026Dwelling approvals rose by a seasonally adjusted 7.2% in June, well ahead of market expectations for a 0.5% decline, following a revised 1.6% fall in May (originally -1.1%).
All Economic Indicators
Select your preferred publication to find out more.- Balance of PaymentsRead more
Measuring economic transactions between Australia and the rest of the world.
- Building ApprovalsRead more
A breakdown of building work approved within Australia over the last month.
- CPI InflationRead more
The most recent data on consumer price inflation across Australia.
- EmploymentRead more
A snapshot of employment and participation within the Australian labour force.
- GDPRead more
Measures the total market value of all goods and services produced in Australia.
- Household SpendingRead more
Data on both monthly and quarterly household spending
- Trade BalanceRead more
A summary of developments in Australian foreign trade over the most recent month.
- WagesRead more
Measuring changes in wage price indices for individual industries and states.
External Financial Resources
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Top - Port of Port Hedland. Image courtesy of Pilbara Ports Authority.
Below - North Quay Terminals, Fremantle. Image courtesy of Fremantle Ports.
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