Here we will list the most important Australian economic indicators followed by traders, investors and analysts.

• Consumer Price Index (CPI), issued quarterly - Australia
  
  Description: This measure changes in the price of a basket of goods and services which accounts for a high proportion of expenditures by metropolitan households.
  
  Release Date: TBA
   
• Employment (Monthly) - Australia
  
  Description: This provides and indication of likely pressure on wages and also is a general guide to overall economic activity and expectations
  
  Release Date: TBA
   
• Retail Trade (monthly) - Australia
  
  Description: The level of retail trade gives a direct indication of retail demand and may indicate demand pull inflationary pressures
  
  Release Date: TBA
   
• GDP (quarterly) - Australia
  
  Description: GDP is the main indicator of the strength (growth) of the economy. High levels of GDP indicate strong growth, which in turn may lead to increased inflationary pressure, as growth is translated into demand through salaries and wages
  
  Release Date: TBA
   
• Balance of Payments (quarterly) - Australia
  
  Description: This provides a measure of the value of transactions between residents of Australia, and non-residents. It is divided into a current account (goods, services, and income and current transfers), a capital account (acquisition/disposal of non-produced, non-financial assets) and a financial account (foreign financial assets and liabilities). The immediate impact of an unexpectedly large current account deficit tends to be on the exchange rate, although a continuing deficit problem will filter through to interest rates.
  
  Release Date: TBA