TMA Economic Outlook 2026

Economic Outlook LIVE: Insights from Australia’s Leading Economists

TMA opened the year with a powerful discussion on the forces shaping the global and Australian economies. Hosted by Ashurst, the event brought together three of the country’s most respected economic thinkers - Paul Bloxham (Chief Economist, HSBC), Nicky Hutley (Independent Economist) and Jo Masters (Chief Economist, Barrenjoey), to unpack the trends, risks and opportunities that will define the year ahead.

Topics Covered

• Global economic resilience
• The AI-driven investment boom 
• China’s shifting growth model 
• Australia’s productivity challenge 
• Climate transition realities 
• Interest rates, inflation and the RBA’s next moves
• Government spending, tax reform and regulatory bottlenecks
• Where future growth will come from