Ranked 1st for Australian inflation and 2nd overall at the Best Economic Forecaster Awards 2026, Paul will share his outlook for the Australian and global economy, offering timely insights in the context of the recent Federal Budget. He will cover the key factors shaping this outlook — including geopolitical developments, interest rates, and commodity markets.
Over two hours, attendees will gain practical perspectives to support business and investment decision-making, from understanding economic and policy direction to identifying risks and opportunities for growth across Western Australia and Australia more broadly. This is also an opportunity to connect with our Perth community over canapés and drinks, included in your ticket.
Tickets
Individual Ticket
Member: $50
Non Member: $80
Paul Bloxham
Chief Economist, Australia, New Zealand and Global Commodities - HSBC Australia & New Zealand
Paul Bloxham
Chief Economist, Australia, New Zealand and Global Commodities
Paul Bloxham is chief spokesperson for HSBC on forecasts and trends for Australian and New Zealand economies and their interaction with global financial markets and international economies and a key spokesperson on HSBC’s unique view on global commodity markets. A regular commentator on local and international business television and he also contributes opinion editorials to media. Paul’s team has won a number of forecasting awards, including: 1st for Australian inflation and 2nd overall at the Best Economic Forecaster Awards 2026; and Focus Economics awards for best forecaster for New Zealand in 2023 and both Australia and New Zealand in 2017.
Prior to joining HSBC in 2010, Paul spent 12 years as an economist with the Reserve Bank of Australia. Paul holds a Master's degree in public financial policy from the London School of Economics and Bachelor of Commerce in economics with honours from Curtin University. He is an Adjunct Professor at Curtin University.
