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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.comAnalyze the record funding in the Australian fintech sector for the 2026 fiscal year and explore how B2B financial infrastructure, stablecoins, and AI-driven business models are reshaping Australia's fintech ecosystem.
In-depth analysis of Australia's resource and energy export revenue forecast for 2026-2031. Analyze the cyclical changes in key minerals, copper, LNG, and long-term structural investment opportunities driven by AI and energy transition.
Analyze the speech by the Australian Ambassador to Malaysia, Danielle Heinecke, to explore how small and medium-sized powers can strengthen strategic cooperation in the current geopolitical competition, and what this means for Australia's regional investment, trade partnerships, and critical resource strategies.
In-depth analysis of the complex risks facing the natural resources industry, including business interruption, cybersecurity, and commodity price volatility. Discuss how to transform risk management from a cost center into a growth driver, providing strategic insights for Australian mining and energy investments.
According to the latest market report, the African construction market is expected to continue expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 7.57% between 2026 and 2034. Urbanization, housing shortages, and large-scale infrastructure projects are creating ripple effects across global supply chains. From an Australian business perspective, this article analyzes the potential implications of this trend for resource exports, engineering services, and investment portfolios.
Australian small businesses face slowing demand, rising costs, and financing difficulties. An RBA report reveals their economic contribution and survival crisis.
In 2026, the Australian residential market shows significant regional divergence: Perth's annual growth reached 22%, Brisbane 17.3%, while Sydney and Melbourne saw stagnant monthly growth. Supply shortages, population growth, and interest rate hikes jointly influence the trend. This article analyzes city-level data, foreign investment policies, and forecasts from KPMG and NAB, providing investors with an in-depth analysis from a commercial perspective.
According 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.