AICD Chief Economist: Mark Thirlwell GAICD

Focused on what matters most for boards, Chief Economist Mark Thirlwell helps directors navigate the economic forces shaping Australia and the global economy. 

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Better-than-expected
inflation and Trump’s new tariff wall

Friday, 31 July 2026

A softer-than-expected inflation result has eased pressure on the RBA ahead of next month's meeting, but the fight against inflation is not yet won. We also examine Trump's rapidly evolving tariff regime, what it means for global trade, and why Washington may be preparing to go event further.

Better-than-expected inflation and Trump's new tariff wall

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Budget 2026 and the New Economic (dis)Order

Watch this recorded webinar with AICD Chief Economist Mark Thirlwell exploring how Budget 2026 measures up against current domestic and international economic conditions.

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Engaging China: Developing risk-informed board strategies

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About Mark Thirlwell

Mark Thirlwell has more than three decades of experience analysing the Australian and global economy, with a focus on the economic and geopolitical issues facing boards.He has held senior roles across government, financial services and policy institutions, including the Bank of England, JP Morgan and the Lowy Institute, and was previously Chief Economist at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade). Mark holds economics degrees from Oxford and Cambridge universities and a postgraduate qualification in applied finance.

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