Australian Economy 2026: What's Really Happening and What It Means for Your Business | with Daniel Gradwell

A year is a long time in economics. A lot has changed — and some things, frustratingly, haven't. In this episode of In The Trenches, Hanif Ibrahim welcomes back Daniel Gradwell — ANZ Economist and Associate Director of Property — for a return visit nearly 12 months after his debut on Episode 1. The timing is deliberate: a check-in, a recalibration, and a fresh read on where the Australian economy actually stands heading into 2026. Daniel doesn't deal in speculation or political spin. He deals in data, patterns, and the kind of grounded economic analysis that actually helps business owners make better decisions. What this episode covers: - What's changed in the Australian economy since their last conversation — and what hasn't - Interest rate movements: what actually happened vs. what was expected - Shifting market sentiment and what it means for business confidence - The property market update — are the predictions from 12 months ago holding? - Consumer spending behaviour and what it signals for business owners - The economic outlook for 2026 — where the real risks and opportunities sit - How business owners should be positioning themselves right now If you want clarity on what's real in the Australian economy, Daniel is one of the best people to hear it from. Powered by The Finance Agency — salary-paid finance brokers helping business owners navigate financial decisions with less noise and more expertise. financeagency.com.au #AustralianEconomy #EconomicOutlook2026 #InterestRates #BusinessFinance #BusinessPodcast #InTheTrenches #ANZ #PropertyMarket #Entrepreneurship