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New Zealand's annual inflation rate held firm at 3.1% for the March quarter, according to the latest consumer price index data released by Stats NZ.

Australia's unemployment rate held steady at 4.3% in March 2026, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

IMF warns of a potential third global recession this century as Middle East conflict threatens oil supplies.

Australian household spending maintained its upward trajectory in February, climbing 0.3%.

The Australian automotive landscape witnessed a historic pivot in March as electric vehicle sales surged to record heights

New Zealand's official unemployment has hit a decade-high of 5.4% in late 2025.

Australia's trade balance more than doubled in February, soaring by $3.43 billion to reach a seasonally adjusted surplus of $5.67 billion.

Australian job vacancies rose 2.7% to February, reaching 337,900 openings, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

The Australian residential construction sector experienced a resurgence in February, with total dwelling approvals growing by 29.7% to reach 19,022.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is bracing for an inflationary surge, with internal projections now suggesting the consumer price index will hit 5% by June.