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22 Apr 2021

The Weekly Economic Briefing

Deloitte Access Economics Partner David Rumbens provides a weekly summation and take on topical financial and economic issues.

The Weekly Economic Briefing

The Weekly Economic Briefing provides the personal views of one of Deloitte’s most highly respected economists on topical financial and economic issues. The Briefing provides regular analysis of the key domestic and international economic issues impacting the Australian and global economy.

David Rumbens, a senior partner at Deloitte Access Economics, leads the  briefing. It draws on the breadth of experience and analytic rigour of Australia’s largest private economic consultancy firm to offer perspective on the issues facing Australians.

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David Rumbens

Deloitte - Australia
David is a macro economist with extensive experience in applied economic and quantitative analysis of the Australian economy, along with considerable experience in labor market analysis. David is a regular commentator on macroeconomic trends, and prepares a weekly economic briefing newsletter.
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