March 2025
In the March edition of Economic Intelligence we cover:
- Industrial energy transition – 2024 progress update: Our updated research note includes investment in Australia's energy systems, progress made towards achieving net zero, and the remaining steps needed to reach this goal.
- Tracking Australian industry: Despite a moderate wage hike market sectors remained weak, investment slowed; household spending improved; the gender pay gap has narrowed, and weather continues to highly influence absenteeism.
- Economic Forecasts: The Treasury forecasts Australian growth will pick up in 2025, headline inflation will fluctuate across 2025-2026, and wage growth will decline steadily throughout 2026.
