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Aussienomics

Justin Pyvis

Justin holds a PhD in economics and has 20+ years of policy and investment experience across Australia, NZ, and Hong Kong. These days he’s often found walking cities (jwalk.ing, trying to understand how they work.

The federal election, Trumpian uncertainty, Europe goes to war, and Australia's political productivity problem
Elections Trade Geopolitics Productivity
Barring major cyclonic damage from Alfred as it barrels into Brisbane tomorrow morning—for those of you in its path, stay safe!—Albo appears all but certain to call an election on either Sunday or Monday, after the week’s expenditure review committee (ERC) meetings were all reportedly cancelled.
Solid growth, hidden pressures
Growth Inflation
Australia’s December quarter GDP was robust but there are plenty of gremlins lurking beneath the surface, with implications for inflation and interest rates.
It's time for CANZUK
Geopolitics Trade New Zealand Canada
As the US swings towards isolationism, Australia must forge new alliances to safeguard its interests.
The economic consequences of the peace
Geopolitics Trade
Trump’s failed peace deal leaves Ukraine exposed, allies wary, and aggressors empowered.
Solar's death spiral
Energy
WA’s battery subsidy is an expensive fix for today’s grid issues that risks undermining its long-term economics.