What’s going on in the Economy? February 2026

In the February video, Serena unpacks the latest economic trends, including economic growth, the labour market, and inflation.

Designed for students and educators, the video connects key insights from the RBA’s February Statement on Monetary Policy with economic concepts learnt in the classroom.
 
Key topics covered:
 
0:10: Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
1:05: Inflation
3:04: Labour market
4:56: Monetary policy
 
Read the full Statement on Monetary Policy (February 2026) – https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2026/feb/
Read the Monetary Policy Decision (February 2026) – https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2026/mr-26-03.html

Explore more resources for teachers and students on our website: https://www.rba.gov.au/education/