Economic Update

We present the highlights from the 2025-26 Federal Budget delivered by the Treasurer on Tuesday 25 March 2025.

As 2024 ends, Australia grapples with a mixed economic landscape, balancing robust consumer activity and a strong stock market against persistent inflation and a cooling property sector, setting a cautious tone for 2025 amidst global uncertainties and domestic spending shifts.

In this comprehensive quarterly update, we delve into the complex interplay of persistent inflation, shifting government policies, and global events shaping Australia’s economic landscape, offering crucial insights for investors and businesses navigating these uncertain times.

Highlights from the 2024-25 Federal Budget delivered by the Treasurer on Tuesday 14 May 2024.

The first quarter of 2024 in Australia featured governmental revisions to tax cuts, a gradual decrease in inflation, soaring stock markets, a tightening housing market, and a cooling labor market.

This article explores the forecasted global economic slowdown, higher costs and interest rates in Australia, alongside a cautious outlook on inflation and property market trends.