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The Travelling Economist: United States – Eruption
The second edition from Stephen Halmarick, CommBank’s Chief Economist and Head of Global Economic & Markets Research
20 June 2022
The clever ways AI is helping manufacturing
Significant advances in computational power and robotics are being applied to large-scale manufacturing processes with outstanding results.
20 June 2022
Economic insights for the week ahead
CommBank Senior Economist Belinda Allen shares her view for the week ahead.
17 June 2022
Economic insights for the week ahead
CommBank Economist Stephen Wu shares his insights on the week ahead.
3 June 2022
WA outlook is strong despite disruption
Labour shortages and supply-chain constraints are the key challenges facing businesses in Western Australia, but the outlook is positive as the sta...
29 May 2022
Economic insights for the week ahead
A busy week ahead for economic data. The national accounts on Wednesday will be of particular focus.
27 May 2022
The Travelling Economist: Perth – West is the best
Welcome to the first edition of the Travelling Economist series for 2022 from Stephen Halmarick, Chief Economist, CommBank.
23 May 2022
Economic insights for the week ahead with Belinda Allen
Senior Economist at Commonwealth Bank Belinda Allen shares her insights on the week ahead.
20 May 2022
Economic Update: RBA May 2022 Board meeting
The RBA Board today announced that it would increase the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 0.35%.
3 May 2022
Will higher funding costs impact sustainable finance?
Our views on the impact of funding costs on sustainable finance.
3 May 2022
Australian manufacturing is thriving
CommBank’s inaugural Manufacturing Insights Report shows that the Australian sector is in great shape.
1 April 2022
Blockchain adds transparency to supply chains
Blockchain and smart contracts can help strengthen global supply chains impacted by the pandemic by adding transparency and enhancing reaction time...
25 March 2022
Western Sydney: the post-pandemic powerhouse
Over the next 30 years, Western Sydney will become an economic powerhouse, driven by manufacturing, logistics, construction, healthcare and a diver...
25 February 2022
COP26: how the private sector can propel us to net zero
COP26 has reinforced the momentum for change and highlighted the critical role the private sector plays in the transition to net zero. Learn more o...
3 December 2021
Building through the pandemic
The building and construction sector is booming, despite the high price of materials and ongoing labour shortages, thanks to a deep pipeline of wor...
16 November 2021
Private sector can and must lead economic recovery
CommBank presented the 2021 John Monash Oration, where Jennifer Westacott AO spoke about the private sector’s role in leading the economy.
12 November 2021
The hallmarks of a resilient business
Building a resilient, adaptable business has never been more important. Discover the characteristics of a resilient business today with CommBank Fo...
15 October 2021
The accelerating digital transformation of Australian business
Even before Covid-19, many businesses were looking for ways to digitise and go online. Learn more about digital transformation with CommBank Foresi...
15 October 2021
Building the workforce of the future
Technology, COVID-19 and a focus on overall wellbeing have changed the workplace forever. Learn about building businesses of the future with CommBa...
13 October 2021
Tasmania retains top spot among states
Its success in supressing the Covid-19 virus has meant Tasmania hasn’t been forced to lock down its economy to the same extent as other states.
6 August 2021
Tapping hydrogen to decarbonise the economy
Hydrogen has been considered an expensive new energy option, but as the countdown to zero emissions grows globally, it’s attracting renewed interest.
27 July 2021
The case for a circular economy
Discover how business and consumers can make the switch to a more sustainable circular economy.
14 July 2021
Regional economies outperform metro
Regional Australia has outperformed some state capitals over the pandemic in several key economic metrics.
8 March 2021
Optimism, entrepreneurship and regional hubs to mark post-Covid Australia
In CommBanks first Navigating a new landscape webcast, futurist Bernard Salt predicts that post-Covid Australia will be characterised by optimism, ...
5 February 2021
Working capital to drive high-value manufacturing
Australian manufacturers now have a golden opportunity to upskill their workforce, adopt leading-edge technologies, and commercialise ideas on a gl...
19 January 2021
