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Elliot Clarke

After four years with the Reserve Bank of Australia, Elliot joined Westpac in 2010. His background includes analysing economic developments in East Asia, and Australia’s foreign assets and liabilities. Elliot’s current responsibilities include developing Westpac’s structural view for the US and Europe, plus providing a macro-financial perspective on the Australian economy.

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Article title Evergrande aftereffects

Article descriptionWhen the Evergrande story ultimately ends, it’s more likely to be a volatile, isolated event than China’s “Lehman Brothers” moment as some feared.

By AuthorElliot Clarke
Senior Economist, Westpac
4 min read

Article title New year, new prospects for battered US economy

Article descriptionFor the US economy, the net effect of President Biden’s stimulus plan and falling COVID cases will be annual GDP growth of almost 5 per cent in 2021, an outcome that will be sorely needed.

By AuthorElliot Clarke
Senior Economist, Westpac
4 min read

Article title China’s economy revs up as trade looms large in 2021

Article descriptionChina’s economic outperformance globally is set to continue as it recovers strongly from COVID-19, but – like for other nations including Australia – developments in trade relations will be a major focus in 2021.

By AuthorElliot Clarke
Senior Economist, Westpac
3 min read

Article title Post the polls: 3 min US economic snapshot

Article descriptionAs feared, the US election hangs in the balance with neither Trump nor Biden yet to emerge victorious – and political certainty may still be a way off.

By AuthorElliot Clarke
Senior Economist, Westpac
2 min read

Article title China down but far from out as recovery revs up

Article descriptionWhile not all countries are experiencing the COVID-19 health outcomes as we are, on the economic front it’s clear China’s recovery has commenced – some welcome good news for the globe, particularly Australia.

By AuthorElliot Clarke
Senior Economist, Westpac
4 min read

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