In this edition, Chief Economist Bill Evans provides an update on the outlook for Australia’s economy with a focus on the immediate recovery from COVID-19, the role of fiscal policy and significance of population growth. Any information provided in this podcast is general in nature and has been prepared without taking into account any personal circumstances. Senior Economist Matthew Hassan follows with an in-depth look at the consumer and housing. Senior Economist Elliot Clarke then extends the discussion offshore with an overview of the outlook for the global economy, highlighting both the risks of COVID-19 as well as the opportunity for recovery once the virus is contained. Q&A follows on both the Australian and global outlook.
Here is Bill Evan's accompanying presentation. You can also find the full Market Outlook July 2020 report in Westpac IQ.