20 May 2026 | 9:00 am - 9:40 am

Preparing for 2026: Economic trends and asset class considerations

This session will unpack the key macroeconomic forces shaping the year ahead, and how asset classes are positioned amid broader trends. Luci Ellis, Chief Economist at Westpac, will look at the outlook for growth, inflation, interest rates, and the geopolitical dynamics influencing economic trajectories both in Australia and around the world.

Speakers

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Luci Ellis

Westpac Banking Group

Chief Economist

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