Anneke Thompson

Chief Economist, CreditorWatch
Anneke Thompson
ABOUT
Anneke joined CreditorWatch as Chief Economist in April 2022. She is a specialist researcher and commentator on issues impacting the credit industry, SMEs and the broader economy, conducting regular presentations to corporate groups. She is also a media spokesperson for CreditorWatch, regularly appearing on national television and in syndicated media. Anneke is also the Managing Director of Clio Research and formerly the National Director and National Head of Research at Colliers International Australia. She has also worked at NAB and Jones Lang LaSalle.
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Published articles

Inflation (CPI): Our view
Chief EconomistCPI

Inflation falls to 2.7% - lowest rate in three years

Interest Rate Commentary
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

RBA holds cash rate at 4.35%

Business confidenceChief Economist

Deteriorations in business confidence and consumer sentiment point to increased unemployment

Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Outer Melbourne tops list of riskiest areas in Victoria

Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

June quarter GDP data shows economy growing at slowest pace since 1991 recession

Inflation (CPI): Our view
Chief EconomistCPI

Inflation drops to lowest rate since March

Chief EconomistConsumer sentiment

Consumer sentiment lifts as talk of rate rise evaporates

Interest Rate Commentary
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

June quarter inflation prompts RBA to hold cash rate at 4.35%

Inflation (CPI): Our view
Chief EconomistCPI

June inflation and retail trade numbers will give the RBA pause for thought on interest rates

Labour Force Commentary
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

Jobs growth keeps up with population growth… for now

Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

Retail trade data reveals more pain for hospitality sector

Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Nine out of 10 Brisbane areas to see failure rate increases

Inflation (CPI): Our view
Chief EconomistCPI

Inflation at highest level this year – stokes fear of August rate rise

Interest Rate Commentary
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

Easing inflation prompts RBA to hold cash rate at 4.35%

Labour Force Commentary
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

Healthy labour market will force RBA to hold fire on rate cut

Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

Business confidence back in negative territory as inflation stokes fears

Inflation (CPI): Our view
Chief EconomistCPI

Inflation stubbornly flat in April - not the news businesses were hoping for

Business insights - retail sales commentary
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

Retail trade flat as consumers wait for tax cuts

Labour Force Commentary
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

Labour market weakens further in April

Federal Budget
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

Budget threads the needle between cost-of-living relief and managing inflation

Interest Rate Commentary
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

RBA holds cash rate at 4.35% for fifth straight meeting

Business insights - retail sales commentary
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

Retail trade drops in March as consumers close wallets

Inflation (CPI): Our view
Chief EconomistCPI

Inflation rise pushes out timing for rate cut

Labour Force Commentary
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

Labour market keeps pace with population growth

Business confidence & consumer sentiment: Our View
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

Consumer confidence continues to slide as cost of living pressures bite

Inflation (CPI): Our view
Chief EconomistCPI

Inflation holds steady but rents and insurance still running hot

Labour Force Commentary
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

Unemployment unexpectedly drops to 3.7%

Chief Economist
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

Dip in business confidence in February, led by retail

Head shot of, Anneke Thompson, Chief Economist, CreditorWatch
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

Monthly Economic Update: Businesses preparing for tougher conditions as consumers tighten belts

Business insights - retail sales commentary
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

Retail trade up in January but yet to display a positive trend

Inflation (CPI): Our view
Chief EconomistCPI

Inflation still too high for RBA to consider rate cuts

Labour Force Commentary
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

Labour Force numbers point to continued slow down for economy

Chief Economist
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

Unexpected increase in Consumer Confidence

Interest Rate Commentary
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

RBA leaves cash rate at 4.35%

Inflation (CPI): Our view
Chief EconomistCPI

Inflation falls sharply from 5.4% to 4.1%

Business insights - retail sales commentary
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

Black Friday boost fizzles out, with overall retail sales down 2.7% in December

Chief Economist
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

Business conditions ease further, maintaining a slow downward trend

Head shot of, Anneke Thompson, Chief Economist, CreditorWatch
Chief EconomistEconomic Snapshot

CreditorWatch Best and Worst Report 2023

Labour Force Commentary
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

Slight lift in unemployment as labour market softens

Chief Economist
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

Slow Christmas ahead for Santa as consumer sentiment still near record lows

Interest Rate Commentary
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

Borrowers breath a sigh of relief, as the RBA holds cash rate at 4.35%

Head shot of, Anneke Thompson, Chief Economist, CreditorWatch
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

Monthly Economic Update: Consumers keep wallets closed but RBA making inroads on inflation

Inflation (CPI): Our view