What’s going on with the Economy? Current Economic Conditions – data as at 6 August 2025
In this educational video, RBA economist Maddie Roberts unpacks the latest economic trends, including inflation, the labour market, and the impact of tariffs.
Designed for students and educators, the video connects key insights from the RBA’s August Statement on Monetary Policy with economic concepts learnt in the classroom.
Key topics covered:
00:00 Introduction
00:11: Update on tariffs
1:09: Tariffs and economic activity
3:05: Tariffs and inflation
4:37: The Australian economy
5:18: Inflation
6:35: The labour market
7:11: Monetary policy response
Read the full Statement on Monetary Policy (August 2025) – In Brief: Statement on Monetary Policy – August 2025 | RBA
Read the Monetary Policy Decision (August 2025) – Statement by the Monetary Policy Board: Monetary Policy Decision | Media Releases | RBA
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