July 2026
In the July edition of Economic Intelligence we cover:
- How Australia’s ageing workforce is reshaping the labour market: This research note explores the ageing workforce and its implications for labour supply, skills availability, and workforce participation across industries and occupations.
- Tracking Australian industry: Inflation is moderating but risks remain; energy supply conditions have yet to fully normalise; fuel prices decline, while diesel costs continue to pose challenges; businesses continue to face mounting cost pressures; labour market constraints are gradually easing but remain tight; and compensation costs across Australia rose.
- Economic Forecasts: The IMF forecasts Australia will face a softer growth outlook than many of its peers, with ongoing tensions in the Middle East likely to place upward pressure on inflation and interest rates.
