Matthew Walsh

Matthew Walsh is an Australian economic writer who covers markets, fiscal policy and the real economy for a national digital newsroom. He began his career in business reporting in regional Victoria, then moved to Melbourne where he worked across breaking news and explainers on banking, inflation and productivity. Over the past decade, Matthew has written daily analysis during major events such as RBA meetings, federal budget season and global volatility in energy and trade. His work is known for turning technical indicators into clear, practical context for readers, including households and small businesses. He regularly contributes long-form profiles of industry change and data-led reporting on employment, wages and cost-of-living pressures. Matthew’s reporting has helped build a reputation for accuracy and balance, and he has gradually expanded his focus from macroeconomics to include supply-chain economics and corporate earnings with a strong attention to methodology.