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RBA · ABS · NAB · Westpac · CoreLogic · Last updated: Apr 2026

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Monetary PolicyHealthy
Cash rate at 4.10%, down from 4.35%. Yield curve has normalized to slightly positive territory.
Cash Rate (RBA)
Caution
4.10%
↓ 0.25 YoY↑
Source: RBA · Updated: 2026-02-18 · Next: 2026-05-20
3-Year Bond Yield
Caution
3.98%
↓ 0.42 YoY↑
Source: RBA · Updated: 2026-04-08 · Next: 2026-04-09
10-Year Bond Yield
Healthy
4.28%
↓ 0.38 YoY↑
Source: RBA · Updated: 2026-04-08 · Next: 2026-04-09
Yield Curve (10Y–2Y)
Healthy
0.14%
↑ 0.28 YoY↑
Source: RBA · Updated: 2026-04-08 · Next: 2026-04-09
RBA Balance Sheet
Healthy
620.0AUD bn
↓ 8.20 YoY→
Source: RBA · Updated: 2026-04-04 · Next: 2026-04-11
InflationCaution
Headline CPI at 3.4%, trending down but still above the 2-3% target. Trimmed mean also easing.
CPI Headline YoY
Caution
3.40%
↓ 0.80 YoY↑
Source: ABS · Updated: 2026-01-29 · Next: 2026-04-30
CPI Trimmed Mean
Caution
3.20%
↓ 0.90 YoY↑
Source: ABS · Updated: 2026-01-29 · Next: 2026-04-30
CPI QoQ
Caution
0.80%
↓ 0.40 YoY↑
Source: ABS · Updated: 2026-01-29 · Next: 2026-04-30
Producer Price Index
Caution
4.20%
↓ 1.80 YoY↑
Source: ABS · Updated: 2026-01-29 · Next: 2026-04-30
Housing Costs Index
Stress
6.80%
↓ 1.40 YoY↑
Source: ABS · Updated: 2026-01-29 · Next: 2026-04-30
EmploymentHealthy
Labour market softening with unemployment at 4.1%. Participation rate remains near record highs.
Unemployment Rate
Healthy
4.10%
↑ 0.40 YoY↓
Source: ABS · Updated: 2026-03-20 · Next: 2026-04-17
Participation Rate
Healthy
66.80%
↑ 0.20 YoY→
Source: ABS · Updated: 2026-03-20 · Next: 2026-04-17
Employment Change
Healthy
32,400persons
↑ 12.40 YoY↑
Source: ABS · Updated: 2026-03-20 · Next: 2026-04-17
Underemployment Rate
Caution
6.40%
↑ 0.40 YoY↓
Source: ABS · Updated: 2026-03-20 · Next: 2026-04-17
Wage Price Index YoY
Healthy
3.40%
↓ 0.20 YoY→
Source: ABS · Updated: 2026-02-19 · Next: 2026-05-21
GrowthHealthy
Economy growing below trend at 1.5% YoY. Consumer confidence recovering but still below neutral.
GDP Growth YoY
Caution
1.50%
↑ 0.30 YoY↑
Source: ABS · Updated: 2026-03-05 · Next: 2026-06-04
GDP Growth QoQ
Healthy
0.40%
↑ 0.30 YoY↑
Source: ABS · Updated: 2026-03-05 · Next: 2026-06-04
Retail Sales MoM
Healthy
0.30%
↑ 0.80 YoY↑
Source: ABS · Updated: 2026-03-28 · Next: 2026-04-28
Business Conditions (NAB)
Healthy
4.0index
↑ 2.00 YoY↑
Source: NAB · Updated: 2026-04-08 · Next: 2026-05-13
Consumer Confidence (Westpac)
Caution
95.4index
↑ 4.80 YoY↑
Source: Westpac-MI · Updated: 2026-04-09 · Next: 2026-05-14
Private Capital Expenditure
Healthy
38.4AUD bn
↑ 4.40 YoY↑
Source: ABS · Updated: 2026-02-27 · Next: 2026-05-28
HousingStress
Property values moderating. Rental inflation remains elevated at 7.8%. Building approvals declining.
CoreLogic Home Values YoY
Caution
4.90%
↓ 1.20 YoY↓
Source: CoreLogic · Updated: 2026-04-01 · Next: 2026-05-01
Building Approvals MoM
Stress
-1.80%
↓ 8.40 YoY↓
Source: ABS · Updated: 2026-03-31 · Next: 2026-04-30
Housing Finance (New Loans)
Healthy
28.4AUD bn
↑ 8.40 YoY↑
Source: ABS · Updated: 2026-03-07 · Next: 2026-04-07
Rental CPI YoY
Stress
7.80%
↓ 1.80 YoY↑
Source: ABS · Updated: 2026-01-29 · Next: 2026-04-30
Trade & ExternalHealthy
Trade surplus narrowing. Iron ore prices holding above $100. AUD has recovered to 0.632.
Trade Balance
Healthy
4.8AUD bn
↓ 8.40 YoY↓
Source: ABS · Updated: 2026-04-03 · Next: 2026-05-06
Terms of Trade Index
Healthy
118.4index
↓ 8.40 YoY↓
Source: ABS · Updated: 2026-03-05 · Next: 2026-06-04
Current Account Balance
Healthy
6.8AUD bn
↓ 18.40 YoY↓
Source: ABS · Updated: 2026-03-05 · Next: 2026-06-04
AUD/USD Exchange Rate
Caution
0.63USD
↓ 2.40 YoY↑
Source: RBA · Updated: 2026-04-08 · Next: 2026-04-09
Iron Ore Price
Caution
102.40USD/t
↓ 18.40 YoY→
Source: CME · Updated: 2026-04-08 · Next: 2026-04-09
Export Values YoY
Caution
-4.80%
↓ 7.80 YoY↓
Source: ABS · Updated: 2026-04-03 · Next: 2026-05-06
Financial ConditionsCaution
ASX near record highs. Credit growth steady. Household debt-to-income a structural concern.
ASX 200 Level
Healthy
8,012pts
↑ 8.40 YoY↑
Source: ASX · Updated: 2026-04-08 · Next: 2026-04-09
Total Credit Growth YoY
Healthy
6.40%
↑ 1.20 YoY↑
Source: RBA · Updated: 2026-03-31 · Next: 2026-04-30
BBSW 3-Month Rate
Caution
4.28%
↓ 0.48 YoY↑
Source: ASX · Updated: 2026-04-08 · Next: 2026-04-09
Household Debt-to-Income
Caution
188.00%
↑ 2.40 YoY↓
Source: RBA · Updated: 2026-03-05 · Next: 2026-06-04
Household Savings Rate
Caution
3.20%
↑ 0.80 YoY↑
Source: ABS · Updated: 2026-03-05 · Next: 2026-06-04

All Indicators Summary

Category ↑Indicator Value Status YoY Change Trend Source Next Release
EmploymentUnemployment Rate4.10 %Healthy+0.40↓ DeterioratingABS2026-04-17
EmploymentParticipation Rate66.80 %Healthy+0.20→ StableABS2026-04-17
EmploymentEmployment Change32400 personsHealthy+12.40↑ ImprovingABS2026-04-17
EmploymentUnderemployment Rate6.40 %Caution+0.40↓ DeterioratingABS2026-04-17
EmploymentWage Price Index YoY3.40 %Healthy-0.20→ StableABS2026-05-21
Financial ConditionsASX 200 Level8012.00 ptsHealthy+8.40↑ ImprovingASX2026-04-09
Financial ConditionsTotal Credit Growth YoY6.40 %Healthy+1.20↑ ImprovingRBA2026-04-30
Financial ConditionsBBSW 3-Month Rate4.28 %Caution-0.48↑ ImprovingASX2026-04-09
Financial ConditionsHousehold Debt-to-Income188.00 %Caution+2.40↓ DeterioratingRBA2026-06-04
Financial ConditionsHousehold Savings Rate3.20 %Caution+0.80↑ ImprovingABS2026-06-04
GrowthGDP Growth YoY1.50 %Caution+0.30↑ ImprovingABS2026-06-04
GrowthGDP Growth QoQ0.40 %Healthy+0.30↑ ImprovingABS2026-06-04
GrowthRetail Sales MoM0.30 %Healthy+0.80↑ ImprovingABS2026-04-28
GrowthBusiness Conditions (NAB)4.00 indexHealthy+2.00↑ ImprovingNAB2026-05-13
GrowthConsumer Confidence (Westpac)95.40 indexCaution+4.80↑ ImprovingWestpac-MI2026-05-14
GrowthPrivate Capital Expenditure38.40 AUD bnHealthy+4.40↑ ImprovingABS2026-05-28
HousingCoreLogic Home Values YoY4.90 %Caution-1.20↓ DeterioratingCoreLogic2026-05-01
HousingBuilding Approvals MoM-1.80 %Stress-8.40↓ DeterioratingABS2026-04-30
HousingHousing Finance (New Loans)28.40 AUD bnHealthy+8.40↑ ImprovingABS2026-04-07
HousingRental CPI YoY7.80 %Stress-1.80↑ ImprovingABS2026-04-30
InflationCPI Headline YoY3.40 %Caution-0.80↑ ImprovingABS2026-04-30
InflationCPI Trimmed Mean3.20 %Caution-0.90↑ ImprovingABS2026-04-30
InflationCPI QoQ0.80 %Caution-0.40↑ ImprovingABS2026-04-30
InflationProducer Price Index4.20 %Caution-1.80↑ ImprovingABS2026-04-30
InflationHousing Costs Index6.80 %Stress-1.40↑ ImprovingABS2026-04-30
Monetary PolicyCash Rate (RBA)4.10 %Caution-0.25↑ ImprovingRBA2026-05-20
Monetary Policy3-Year Bond Yield3.98 %Caution-0.42↑ ImprovingRBA2026-04-09
Monetary Policy10-Year Bond Yield4.28 %Healthy-0.38↑ ImprovingRBA2026-04-09
Monetary PolicyYield Curve (10Y–2Y)0.14 %Healthy+0.28↑ ImprovingRBA2026-04-09
Monetary PolicyRBA Balance Sheet620.00 AUD bnHealthy-8.20→ StableRBA2026-04-11
Trade & ExternalTrade Balance4.80 AUD bnHealthy-8.40↓ DeterioratingABS2026-05-06
Trade & ExternalTerms of Trade Index118.40 indexHealthy-8.40↓ DeterioratingABS2026-06-04
Trade & ExternalCurrent Account Balance6.80 AUD bnHealthy-18.40↓ DeterioratingABS2026-06-04
Trade & ExternalAUD/USD Exchange Rate0.63 USDCaution-2.40↑ ImprovingRBA2026-04-09
Trade & ExternalIron Ore Price102.40 USD/tCaution-18.40→ StableCME2026-04-09
Trade & ExternalExport Values YoY-4.80 %Caution-7.80↓ DeterioratingABS2026-05-06
Economic Cycle
Recovery
Expansion
Peak
Contraction
Trough
Recovery

GDP recovering from low base. Unemployment stabilising. Confidence improving.

RBA Calendar
Current Cash Rate
4.10%
↓ 0.25% YoY
20 May 202635% cut
Next meeting · Market-implied probability
8 July 202658% cut
4 Aug 202672% cut
30 Sept 202668% cut
4 Nov 202645% cut
3 Dec 202642% cut

All data is simulated for educational purposes. Not real-time. Not for investment decisions.