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The Global Economic & Markets Research (GEMR) team provides clients with regular, real-time research and insights enriched by CommBank internally generated data, showing changes in the economy across income, savings, expenditure and lending.
To make it easier for clients to benefit from the award-winning reports produced by our team, we have unlocked access to all Economic Insights. Economic Insights no longer require a login or password and you will be able to view reports from our Chief Economist, access Australian and global economic perspectives from our team of experts and read our work on sustainability.
The Global Economic & Markets Research (GEMR) team provides exceptional research and insights, led by Commonwealth Bank’s Chief Economist & Head of GEMR, Stephen Halmarick.
Stephen has over 38 years’ experience as a financial markets economist and is widely regarded as one of the best economic communicators and presenters in Australia
He previously held the position of Chief Economist for Colonial First State Global Asset Management and prior to that was Co-Head of Economic and Market Analysis at Citigroup Australia/NZ. Stephen was Chair of the Australian Business Economists for nine years and is currently a Director on the Commonwealth Bank Group Super Board.
The GEMR team have extensive knowledge and experience in their related fields, including domestic and international economics, foreign exchange, Sustainable Economics and commodities market.
Our specialist Economics team provide up-to-date commentary on issues affecting the economy, industries and financial markets.
Developments in the Australian economy, its outlook as well as policy and key commodity markets.
Major international economies impacting on Australia and our clients, including the US, UK, Europe, China, Japan and New Zealand.
Insights into circular economy, new energy, carbon markets, climate change, biodiversity, and corporate disclosure.
We help inform our clients by combining the latest technology with our financial insights.
A unique view on Australian household future spending through analysis of actual customer behaviour and intentions.
Keep on top with insights from our economic experts to help inform decisions about your business.
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