The Year Everything Changed: Preview of 2026
EQ economics kicks off the new business year with our first special briefing previewing the year ahead. What is on the cards for business and finance professionals and the economic, financial and political operating environment.
Warren Hogan will review the key issues, trends, factors that could make 2026 a year of historic change. From geopolitical risks, financial stresses and strains to the threat of rising inflation and interest rates.
In 2026 the first baby boomer will turn 80 years of age; an historic milestone that will send ripples throughout the global economy and financial system.
This is the perfect stat to the new business year, arming yourself with the informational, insights and ideas that will set you up to be ahead of the pack; a thought leader and decisive decision maker.
This extended virtual briefing will include a basic introduction to how demographic change and technological adoption are transforming our society and economy.
Outline the geopolitical contest and the main risk factors and flash points in 2026. Potential implications for trade, commodity prices and the global economy.
What we should expect to see the US and Chinese economies.
Global risk factors including private credit markets, higher interest rates and inflation.
What this all means for the Australian economy which is facing up to the challenges of secular demographic and technological change.
Can the RBA finally get inflation under control?
Will the governments of Australia have the ticker to get spending under control?
Will the infrastructure boom continue in Queensland, SA and WA?
Where are the business hotspots from an industry and geographic perspective.
Can house prices continue to rise or will higher interest rates cause prices to fall?
All this and more on Wednesday 21 January 2026
Do not miss this one time opportunity to get the year off to the right start.