ROB Henderson, the National Australia Bank’s high-profile chief economist of markets will be addressing Armidale Business Chamber members on Thursday 31 October.
He is expected to describe Australia, and the region’s outlook as positive but soft in the lead-up to 2014.
Mr Henderson has more than 35 years’ experience as a professional economist, including 20 years in financial markets as well as having contributed to Government micro and macro economy policy.
In his current role, he advises NAB’s dealing rooms and business clients on the economy and financial markets.
Mr Henderson is also seen and heard regularly on TV, in radio and the print media, speaking on Australia’s financial and business prospects.
A passionate and engaging speaker, Mr Henderson’s insights will be of particular interest those in business and agribusiness planning.
“Rob Henderson is on record as predicting that the Australian dollar will fall – but only moderately – next year, which is somewhat pleasing news for our exporters,” Armidale Business Chamber CEO, Tracy Pendergast said.
“He’s also predicting strong headwinds – including likely tightening from State and Federal Governments, which, combined with a drop in the terms of trade will mean lower real incomes next year.
“However, there is some good news: including the RBA’s recent rate cut, which is designed to support the non-mining economy, as well as what Mr Henderson describes as “positive” market sentiment.”
Rob Henderson will be addressing a gathering of the Armidale Business Chamber at the Armidale Ex-Services Memorial Club on Thursday 31 October (11.45am for noon start). Further details are available at armidalechamber.com.au
