Latest Updates
A snapshot of the latest in economic indicators from our Economic Services team.- 05 Feb 2026 Trade Balance December 2025Goods trade surplus picked up to A$3.4b in December, reflecting both higher exports and lower imports. The rise in goods credits was driven by iron ore, rural goods and coal.
- 03 Feb 2026 Building Approvals December 2025Dwelling approvals dropped a seasonally adjusted 14.9% in December, exceeding market expectations of a 6.4% fall.
- 28 Jan 2026 CPI December & Q4 2025The headline CPI rose by 0.6% in Q4 2025, in line with market expectations, taking the annual rate of headline inflation to 3.6%.
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.
Market Updates
Read our commentary and analysis on financial markets and the Australian and global economies.