How did pets become premium customers driving a multi-billion industry, and how are food, retail and investment adapting?
2025-10-23 00:00
Economic Insights:
Insights, research and analysis on economic trends, growth forecasts and global economic outlooks.
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Fifty years ago, meat-eating Australians ate little more than a single drumstick a week, today they consume almost a full chicken. What led to this change and have we reached ‘peak chicken’?
2025-10-01 00:00
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From exports and inflation to housing, labour markets and the yuan, ANZ Research unpacks what this new tech led era means for China’s outlook in 2026.
2026-02-17 00:00 -
After four decades in the chocolate business, Bruce and Joanne Nethercote have witnessed just about every romantic gesture imaginable as Valentine’s Day approaches.
2026-02-10 00:00
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When is a truck a car? When is a sneaker a house slipper? When is an X-Man a mutant and not a human? In the world of trade and supply chains sometimes the answers are not as clear as we think.
2025-07-16 00:00 -
Record numbers of Australians are heading overseas for short trips but what does it mean for the ever-resilient Fijian tourism sector (and its renowned world-class hospitality?).
2025-07-30 00:00
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How did pets become premium customers driving a multi-billion industry, and how are food, retail and investment adapting?
2025-10-23 00:00 -
Fifty years ago, meat-eating Australians ate little more than a single drumstick a week, today they consume almost a full chicken. What led to this change and have we reached ‘peak chicken’?
2025-10-01 00:00
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Higher interest rates mean mortgages are more expensive; many fear a recession. But the low unemployment rate and strong demand for workers brings hope to economists.
2023-02-28 12:12 -
Inflation. Recession. Natural disasters. How can we deal effectively with emerging challenges? Look to New Zealand.
2023-08-15 09:13
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How did pets become premium customers driving a multi-billion industry, and how are food, retail and investment adapting?
2025-10-23 00:00 -
Fifty years ago, meat-eating Australians ate little more than a single drumstick a week, today they consume almost a full chicken. What led to this change and have we reached ‘peak chicken’?
2025-10-01 00:00
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In-depth coverage and analysis of the annual federal budget, fiscal policies, and economic implications from ANZ Bluenotes.
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What began as ice cream parlours is now a spread of gelato shops, frozen yoghurt chains, smoothie bars and açaí bowl outlets. How did frozen treat outlets become a barometer of who we want to be?
2026-02-13 00:00 -
After four decades in the chocolate business, Bruce and Joanne Nethercote have witnessed just about every romantic gesture imaginable as Valentine’s Day approaches.
2026-02-10 00:00
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Despite a complex environment, could this year’s financial conditions be “just right” rather than too hot or cold?
2025-10-20 05:30 -
The “dad economy” is set to boom this weekend with Australians forcast to spend more than half a billion dollars spoiling the nation’s fathers.
2025-09-03 00:00
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Olive oil has rapidly evolved from a Mediterranean staple to a global essential - and climate shocks are reshaping who grows it, how it’s made and what consumers expect.
2026-02-11 00:00 -
Mariya, a single mother of two, turned to the Saver Plus program to help manage back to school costs and gained not only practical financial support, but a sense of community.
2026-02-05 00:00
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From A list Hollywood celebrities to everyday folk – Fiji is known as a family friendly destination. But amid record visitor numbers there is a subtle trend transforming Fiji tourism. What exactly is going on?
2025-12-01 00:00 -
While consumers are hunting surprise Black Friday and Cyber Monday bargains this year, scammers are planning some surprises of their own. This is how to protect yourself and your family.
2025-11-27 00:00
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From exports and inflation to housing, labour markets and the yuan, ANZ Research unpacks what this new tech led era means for China’s outlook in 2026.
2026-02-17 00:00 -
Olive oil has rapidly evolved from a Mediterranean staple to a global essential - and climate shocks are reshaping who grows it, how it’s made and what consumers expect.
2026-02-11 00:00
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Olive oil has rapidly evolved from a Mediterranean staple to a global essential - and climate shocks are reshaping who grows it, how it’s made and what consumers expect.
2026-02-11 00:00 -
Mariya, a single mother of two, turned to the Saver Plus program to help manage back to school costs and gained not only practical financial support, but a sense of community.
2026-02-05 00:00
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As part of Indigenous Business Month, Joel Blanco speaks to bluenotes about founding Ternary Group, a thriving Indigenous-owned industrial services business that’s paving the way for others to succeed.
2025-10-07 00:00 -
Diversity & Inclusion
Q&A: We are the future of the whole economy, not just the First Nations economy.
In conversation with Shelley Cable, ANZ’s Head of First Nations Strategy (Australia) and Professor Deen Sanders OAM, Deloitte Access Economics Partner, following the launch of the report ‘Australia’s $50 billion opportunity’, and ANZ’s inaugural First Nat
2025-06-12 00:00
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Olive oil has rapidly evolved from a Mediterranean staple to a global essential - and climate shocks are reshaping who grows it, how it’s made and what consumers expect.
2026-02-11 00:00 -
Fifty years ago, meat-eating Australians ate little more than a single drumstick a week, today they consume almost a full chicken. What led to this change and have we reached ‘peak chicken’?
2025-10-01 00:00