March
US data begs the question: Is a slowdown coming?
Diverging economic numbers have experts worried that Donald Trump is leading America into a serious downturn.
November 2024
Banking’s next gen
Bank leaders face succession as shares peak, leaving newcomers to find growth in a challenging landscape
October 2024
Melbourne is losing its conference capital crown
The city has long called itself the major events capital of Australia, but data shows it has fallen behind Sydney in hosting business conferences.
April 2024
Business leaders blast pro-Palestine protests aimed at hurting economy
Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says pro-Palestine protests aimed at causing maximum economic damage are “un-Australian and disrespectful”.
November 2023
Banks stare down a turbulent economy
The sector has recorded growth in the face of persistent macroeconomic risks and fierce competition.
July 2023
‘Canary in the goldmine’: WA economy shows signs of tightening
Riding high for years on the back of a booming resources sector, the good times in Western Australia appear to be waning as consumer demand begins to weaken.
April 2023
RBA rate pause sends consumer confidence soaring
Business conditions remain healthy after the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to pause interest rate hikes boosted consumer confidence levels.
March 2023
US revises down economic growth to 2.6pc rate
The US economy maintained its resilience from October to December, the government said. But consumer spending was down.
January 2023
China is bad news for the global economy in 2023, warns IMF head
Its COVID-19 woes add to weakening activity in the US and Europe, the International Monetary Fund’s managing director, Kristalina Georgieva, says.
December 2022
Business confidence turns negative on inflation, rates fears
The slump in business confidence comes despite conditions remaining well above the long-term average.
November 2022
Banking in a higher rate environment
As the banks stare down a year of uncertain conditions not faced in a long time, where will they direct their capital?
October 2022
Profit warnings soar as UK companies struggle with costs
Consumer-facing sectors such as retail and hospitality have been among the hardest hit, accounting for over half of all warnings in the third quarter.
Consumer sentiment plummets as core inflation set to surge above 6pc
Underlying inflation is set for the fastest pace since December 1990, according to the latest National Australia Bank business survey.
May 2022
The stock market crash has only just begun and it will hurt
A recession now looks certain. The only real question is how deep it will be, and how long it will last.
April 2022
Meet the voters Morrison and Albanese are trying to sway
The budget has been delivered and the battle lines have been drawn. But are swinging voters, those who will decide the election result, listening yet?
March 2022
Retail sales surge in February, but confidence plummets in March
Retail sales rocketed in February as shoppers shrugged off any remnant of omicron caution to push spending to the second highest level on record, but the outlook for March looks more uncertain, with consumer confidence tanking ahead of the federal budget.
January 2022
One in three expected to catch COVID-19 as economists sound alarm
Nine million Australians could have contracted COVID-19 by the end of the year, but state health departments forecast the current wave to peak next week.
Mounting risks cloud 2022 market outlook
Inflation, slower growth, geopolitical threats, and systemic problems are set to keep investors on the edge of their seats in 2022.
November 2021
Company profits defy delta to post 4pc quarterly gain
The rise has been led by construction and professional services, and bolstered by the $10 billion in government support.