It has not been an easy year for Australia and many of the challenges the region has faced will continue over into 2018. The first is to find new sources of growth. Some economies in the region are busy catching up to the technological frontier. But those that are approaching it or those that are already there are more concerned about stagnation. Australia continues to be concerned about productivity and where it might be found.
This week markets will be looking at:
Caixin Manufacturing PMI (Tuesday 2:45)
Trade Balance (Friday 1:30)