Financial stress on rise as high costs continue
An onslaught of higher housing payments coupled with more expensive essentials is driving more Australians to find ways to pay down debt and make their money go further.
Matt Bell
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Rate cuts to fire starter’s gun on 2025 retail rebound
Deloitte says recent strong retail trade and improving sconsumer sentiment should unleash a substantial rise in household spending in the new year.
Record-smashing bitcoin a $US120,000 possibility
Bitcoin has surpassed $US100,000 and Australia’s crypto industry says the digital currency is no longer fringe technology but offers strong investment prospects.
Finland minerals partner deal push
Finland’s ambassador to Australia says the European nation can grow domestic processing and manufacturing as it looks to protect Western democracy with ties to like minded nations.
‘We had to justify price rises’: Bega
The chairman of one of Australia’s top food groups says he is surprised by the ACCC’s fake discount claims, telling investors Coles and Woolworths demand extensive evidence for price hikes.
Different housing needed to cater to rental generation
While Australia’s youth may be fine with renting, alternative housing schemes such as build-to-rent and land leasing are needed, the Property Council says.
Builder collapses reduce appetite for infrastructure
Capacity constraints within the construction sector amid a sharp rise in insolvencies and labour cost woes are driving a slowdown in the pipeline of projects.
BlueScope flags profit hit from China, US
The steelmaker will target $200m in cost savings as ongoing cost inflation, a slowdown in China and uncertainty ahead of the US election impact its earnings.
Slowdown leads to spike in ‘zombie’ companies close to collapse
Australia’s economic deterioration has led to a sharp increase in ASX-listed zombie companies who are barely staying afloat, according to KPMG.
Taylors ready to sate China thirst for its top-shelf wines
One of Australia’s largest family-owned wine groups has ambitious expectations for its return to China and anticipates strong demand for its most expensive products.
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