Is the Australian economy faltering? Analysts alert to risks ahead of GDP data
The release of the national accounts this week will serve as a report card for the economy. Some analysts are concerned.
The federal government has spent the last two months talking about how to move the dial in the long-term. But the state of the economy right now is about to be into sharp focus.
Here’s what you need to know about the key economic data releases this week.
National accounts
The data: Australian National Accounts: National Income, Expenditure and Product, June 2025, Australian Bureau of Statistics
When: Wednesday 3 September 2025
What to expect: GDP increased 0.2% over the first quarter of 2025 and per capita GDP went backwards. Broadly, economists are expecting a lacklustre result in the second quarter with a consensus expectation of 0.5% growth.
