The Point for Australia and New Zealand

Citi provides a summary of Australian economics, retail strength, and global macro strategies. Key highlights include weaker-than-expected household spending but surprising discretionary retail growth, and a global pivot back toward risk assets driven by AI trends.

Key Takeaways

• 1.Australian household spending declined in April due to a hit in long-haul transport and a shift to essentials, though the RBA's stance is unlikely to change.
• 2.Global asset allocators are selectively returning to risk, focusing on strong corporate fundamentals and AI growth over geopolitical uncertainty.
• 3.Australian discretionary retail sales surprisingly accelerated in April, led by household goods and clothing, despite broader economic caution.

Table of Contents

• Company
• Industry
• Australia Retail - Discretionary retail sales surprisingly strong in April
• Global
• Global Chemicals Cracker - Short-lived momentum?
• Quantitative Global Macro Strategy - Where are all the allocators' blocks? Navigating AI boom and geopolitics gloom, adding risk
• Key Rating and Target Price Changes
• ANALYST CERTIFICATION
• IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES

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