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Mixed Signals: Australia’s economic landscape in June

July 3, 2023
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Mixed Signals: Australia’s economic landscape in June
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In June, Australia’s economic landscape presented a complex picture of both positive and concerning indicators. 

While business and consumer sentiment experienced declines, retail trade and the labour force exhibited resilience, defying the RBA’s hopes for a more significant weakening. However, households burdened with home loans or rental payments faced substantial financial strain, highlighting the tangible effects of the RBA’s monetary policies on the broader economy, according to Anneke Thompson, Chief Economist, CreditorWatch.

Among the positive developments, the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) data unveiled a noteworthy decrease in the overall CPI by 0.8 percentage points, settling at 5.6 per cent. However, underlying inflation proved to be more resistant, with CPI excluding volatile items only experiencing a marginal decline of 0.1 percentage point to 6.4 per cent.

Within specific sectors, the food and beverage industry continued to grapple with sticky pricing, while clothing and footwear prices saw a downturn. Additionally, the labor market presented an unexpected surprise as the unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped to 3.6 per cent in May. The solid employment growth predominantly came from full-time positions. While this news may be encouraging for workers, it poses challenges for the RBA in managing wage expectations and attaining their desired inflation targets.

Despite the mixed economic landscape, retail trade experienced a modest rebound in May. The increase was driven by elevated spending in food and beverage retailing, household goods, and other retail categories. However, it is important to note that consumer confidence remained near recessionary levels, suggesting impending difficulties for the retail sector. Alongside this, business sentiment followed suit, gradually declining with negative index points and worsening business conditions. Rising labor and input costs further accentuated the persistent inflationary pressures faced by businesses.

The RBA now faces a crucial decision regarding interest rates, with May’s data failing to provide a strong argument for either a rise or a pause. The central bank may opt to wait for greater clarity on consumer spending trends and labor market conditions before taking decisive action. This approach will allow them to assess the evolving economic landscape as the new financial year begins and ascertain whether the labor force shows signs of weakness.

Turning to the global outlook, the United States managed to avert another debt ceiling crisis. However, the nation continues to grapple with the challenge of taming inflation. Notably, US consumer confidence reached its highest level in 18 months, buoyed by a tight labor market. Unlike Australia, where interest rate increases primarily impact households, most US households are on long-term fixed-rate home loans.

As a result, the Federal Reserve’s interest rate adjustments aim to curb business investment and growth. Given the sustained employment gains in the US, it is likely that interest rates will need to remain higher for an extended period. In a contrasting move, the United Kingdom implemented another interest rate rise to address robust inflationary pressures within their economy.

Challenges ahead for Australian SMEs in FY24

According to CreditorWatch Chief Economist Anneke Thompson, the upcoming 2024 financial year will present significant challenges for businesses, especially in the discretionary goods and services sector. Thompson highlights the impact of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s 11 cash rate increases, which will be felt by around 40 per cent of Australian households with home loans by September 2023.

Retail trade volumes are already declining, despite nominal retail turnover increasing due to inflation. Australians are spending more on fewer items, depleting their savings and causing consumer confidence to reach record lows. Consumer sentiment is unlikely to improve until there is certainty that the monetary policy tightening cycle has peaked, which is still several months away from any potential cash rate cuts by the RBA.

Labor force dynamics are expected to undergo noticeable changes in the coming year. While employees have had some confidence in job security and wage increases, helping to shield the wider economy from high inflation and interest rates, the unemployment rate is projected to continue rising. The drop in job vacancies following the surge of available jobs after the lockdown, combined with an increase in labor supply through overseas migration, indicates an inevitable increase in the unemployment rate. This trend will create unease among workers and further impact consumer spending.

The food and beverage industry, despite strong trading conditions, faces significant risks in the coming year. Rising and unpredictable supply costs, along with softer demand, pose challenges for restaurants and cafes. While labor supply may be more accessible, the anticipated sharp increase in energy costs, particularly gas, in September will have far-reaching implications for energy-intensive sectors.

Although the worst of inflation may be behind us, rising energy prices, high interest rates, and rents will continue to restrict consumer spending, leading to increasingly difficult trading conditions for Australian businesses.

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