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Chief Editor, Markets & Economic Outlook
James Sterling analyzes Australia's macroeconomic trends, property markets, and long-term consumer structures. Based in Sydney, he provides strategic foresight into the region's economic growth.
james.sterling@ausbizdaily.comAccording to an IEEFA report, by 2030, Asia's green steel demand will reach 5.5 million tonnes per year, and Australia is expected to open a new market worth US$2.8 billion annually through green iron exports, but competition and policy risks will coexist.
As Deloitte releases its 2026 Engineering and Construction Industry Outlook, Australia's project-driven economy faces a defining moment. This analysis explores the key business, trade and investment trends shaping the sector.
The latest RBA report indicates that the global energy transition will drive long-term growth in demand for critical minerals. As a major producer of minerals such as lithium, Australia faces significant opportunities, but short-term price declines and processing bottlenecks still need to be overcome.
ABS data for fiscal year 2024-25 shows Perth and Brisbane leading in population growth, while Sydney and Melbourne experience net domestic outflows. The westward shift of the population landscape is reshaping Australia's business, mining investment, and Asia-Pacific trade patterns.
Australia’s 2026 federal budget has sparked heated debate over its R&D incentives and capital gains tax reforms for the startup ecosystem. This article provides an in-depth analysis of their impact on business investment and innovation in the Asia-Pacific.
The 5th Future Northern Territory Forum was held in Darwin, where political and business leaders discussed key topics such as energy, defense, and infrastructure. This article analyzes the opportunities and challenges of the Northern Territory's economic transformation, as well as its strategic significance for Australia's resource exports and Asia-Pacific trade.
Based on US June retail data, analyze the potential impact of consumer resilience on Australia's resource and consumer goods exports.
Australian property auction numbers fell by 8.7% in July 2026, with significant declines in Sydney and Melbourne. The Labor Party's capital gains tax reform, negative gearing restrictions, and three rate hikes by the RBA have jointly dampened investor demand, and the market expects house prices to fall by 8% by 2027.
Alinta Energy has built a multi-agent system, AISE, integrating 500 indicators and 9,000 documents to provide executives with decision insights accompanied by confidence scores. This move marks a leap from the operational layer to the strategic layer in AI applications within the Australian energy industry.
Fiserv data shows that US small business retail sales increased 1.5% month-on-month in June, reflecting consumer resilience. This article analyzes the potential impact of this trend on Australian exports and the Asia-Pacific retail landscape.
Deloitte Access Economics' latest report shows that the Australian economy will experience its longest period of low growth since the early 1990s recession, with resurgent inflation, stagnant productivity, and geopolitical shocks exposing deep structural weaknesses.
AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver warned that Labor's policies of abolishing capital gains tax concessions and limiting negative gearing have caused auction clearance rates to plummet to 43%, accelerating the decline in house prices. This could drag down consumption through the wealth effect, thereby slowing overall economic growth.
Bunnings plans to apply the Gemini technology behind its AI assistant 'Buddy' to trade and commercial customers, marking the retail giant's strategic extension from the DIY market to the B2B sector. This article analyzes its far-reaching impact on Australian retail, technology investment, and customer experience.
Australia's inflation rate remained stable in February, but the Middle East conflict could trigger a surge in prices in March. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the potential impact of this situation on Australian businesses, consumers, interest rate policies, and Asia-Pacific trade.
The Australian government's cancellation of the capital gains tax discount and prohibition of negative gearing on existing housing have led to a sharp drop in auction clearance rates and an expected decline in housing prices. This article analyzes the structural impact of the tax reform on investors, first-time homebuyers, and the overall economy.
Envision Energy released its 2026 Net Zero Action Report at VivaTech, emphasizing that the integration of AI and energy systems will reshape global infrastructure. The report showcases practices such as AI power systems and green hydrogen, which have far-reaching implications for Australia's renewable energy, critical minerals, and Asia-Pacific trade.
From the rise of agentive AI to responsible AI governance, this article analyzes the profound impact of AI on global financial services based on insights from banking technology award winners, and explores how Australian fintech companies can seize opportunities in this transformation.
McLaren Minerals is advancing drilling at its flagship titanium project in the Fraser Range of Western Australia, discovering near-surface thick mineralization zones that are expected to significantly increase resource reserves. This article analyzes the potential impact of the project on Australia's titanium mining industry, global supply chains, and the Asia-Pacific trade landscape.
In-depth analysis of the Australian commercial real estate private credit market, exploring how disciplined investment strategies centered on capital preservation create value in uncertain markets, and the implications for institutional and high-net-worth investors.
The US-Australia military alliance's enhanced deterrence in the Asia-Pacific has profound impacts on Australia's resource exports, foreign investment, and regional trade patterns. This article analyzes the opportunities and challenges brought by geopolitical changes from a business and resource economics perspective.