PACIFIC SECURITIES(SH:601099) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-11-28 06:05Core Insights - Westpac Bank anticipates a significant enhancement in Australia's economic growth momentum in Q3, with GDP expected to increase by 0.8% quarter-on-quarter and an annualized growth rate rising to 2.3%, slightly above the Reserve Bank of Australia's latest forecast of 2.0% [1] Economic Performance - The standout feature of the data is the strong performance of domestic demand, which is projected to surge by 1.5% quarter-on-quarter in Q3, marking the strongest quarterly growth since early 2012 [1] - The economic recovery is becoming increasingly broad-based, supported by multiple sectors rather than relying on individual areas for growth [1] Future Outlook - As the impact of exceptionally large capital expenditure projects, particularly aircraft purchases, gradually diminishes, overall economic growth rates are expected to slow in the coming quarters [1] - However, excluding these one-off factors, the underlying growth rate for the quarter is still projected to remain at a healthy level of 0.6%, indicating inherent economic resilience [1] Productivity and Labor Costs - A significant rebound in productivity is anticipated, with an annual increase of 0.9%, which will help slow the growth rate of nominal unit labor costs to approximately 2.5% (on a six-month annualized basis) [1] - This development is seen as a positive signal for the Reserve Bank of Australia as it weighs inflation prospects [1]