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The 2026 global economy: nervously muddling through
The world economy enters 2026 in a nervous state. Volatility and cautious consumers are the norm, even though growth has proven surprisingly resilient.
Chamber says next federal government must Back Australian Business
The Back Australian Business campaign is aimed at putting forward the chamber’s concerns for big and small businesses to the major parties....
A million Australians have invested in cryptocurrency
The latest Roy Morgan research into Australians’ investments showed more than 1 million Australians aged 18+, now own at least one...
Australia consumer mood undermined by rate risk, inflation
The Westpac-Melbourne Institute index of consumer sentiment released on Wednesday dipped 0.9% in April from March, when it slid 4.2%. The index...
Accountant jailed over $390k tax fraud
He was convicted of attempting to obtain a financial advantage of more than $390,000 by amending his business activity statements to reduce his...
Household spending at record high in March as economic recovery revs higher
In March the index rose 9.2 per cent with increases in spending intentions across 11 of 12 spending categories, led by transport, travel and...
Business confidence shot down after Russian invasion
Business confidence is now below the long-term average of 113.7 but remains significantly higher than the latest ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer...
Australia’s official unemployment rate predicted to fall below 4% as staff shortages bite
The nation’s unemployment rate will sink as low as 3.8% when the Australian Bureau of Statistics reports labour data for March, economists say....
Increase in invoice financing as ATO ends moratorium
Invoice financing is a revolving line of credit against unpaid invoices and the most recent increases in applying for it were noted after the...
Borrowers at risk if inflation eats at wages: RBA
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) expects borrowers will be able to cop rising interest rates over the next few years after building cash...
Budget measures ‘top priority’: Minister
He says bipartisan support means the budget measures, which give 120 per cent deductions for spending on skills and digital uptake by small...
