EQ Briefings

EQ Briefings focus on supercharging participants understanding of the current economic, political and business terrain. The focus of these briefings is the here and now, how recent developments affect the outlook; all in the bigger picture context. This is applied economic analysis and forecasting for business leaders and financial managers.

We take a global perspective on Australia’s economy. We focus on Australia’s future, the short-term challenges, the opportunities as well as the risks.

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Monthly briefings: Australian Economic Update and Outlook

Our monthly virtual briefing will keep participants up to date with our latest economic assessments and forecasts. Each month we will cover:

The global context for the Australian economic and financial outlook
How does the EQ view compare to the consensus
Implications and forecasts for interest rates, the currency and property markets
Risk factors both at home and abroad

Special briefings: topic-led deep dives

Alongside the regular updates, we will run longer special briefings on specific topics, microlearning modules and updates in response to unexpected events. We will start the year with our annual economic and financial outlook.

Warren Hogan will review the key issues, trends, factors that could make 2026 a year of historic change. From geopolitical risks, financial stresses and strains to the threat of rising inflation and interest rates.

Key things you can expect from EQ Briefings

Forecast Summary Report

EQ Economics forecasts and scenarios are ‘live’, constantly updated as new information comes to hand. We make ‘tweaks and changes to forecasts and the probability weightings of risk scenario in real time.

A Global Roundup

Each briefing opens with a short global overview and what it means for Australia, highlighting key moves in the world economy, markets and geopolitics, and how major offshore events shift risks to Australia’s outlook.

Australia Economic Update

Has new information shifted our view? We recap key domestic data since the last briefing, note any changes to our Australian forecasts, and compare the EQ view with market pricing, RBA projections and consensus — highlighting where we differ and where we align.

Assessment and Opinion

The briefing concludes with our assessment of the short-term issues and risks. The final section makes it clear where the uncertainties lies. What are we watching, where could surprises come from.

Monthly Briefings

Duration

9:30am – 11am

Platform

Zoom

Additions

Economic Forecast Summary Pack, Post Briefing Q&A Email Service

Cost

$125 + GST

Scheduling

Thursday, Monthly

Special Briefings