The services sector remained in negative territory in December, according to the latest Australian Performance of Services Index, with ongoi…
The services sector remained in negative territory in December, according to the latest Australian Performance of Services Index, with ongoi…
Consumer sentiment fell by 8.3% in December, its lowest level since August this year. The Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of Consume…
Industry groups have applauded the Reserve Bank’s decision to lower the cash rate to 4.25%, as the European debt crisis continues to impac…
October was the best month for retailers in 25 months, according to the Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Indicator, suggesting Christmas sal…
The Federal Government has compiled a mini budget in a bid to return the budget to surplus next year, but the controversial measure is unlik…
An independent Eftpos provider has attempted to convince small businesses to consider alternatives to ePAL in light of new interchange fees,…
An interest rate cut on Melbourne Cup Day looks increasingly likely, with new figures showing consumer inflation rose just 0.6% in the third…
Small business sales increased by 5.2% year-on-year in September, according to the latest ANZ Small Business Trends report, but economists s…
The unemployment rate fell to 5.2% in September, despite predictions it would remain steady at 5.3%, casting doubt over the possibility of a…
Business conditions perked up in September amid talk of an interest rate cut and the falling Australian dollar, the latest NAB survey shows,…
The Reserve Bank looks set to cut interest rates at its next meeting on Melbourne Cup Day, but not before it reviews the next inflation figu…
Interest rates have remained on hold at 4.75% for the eleventh consecutive month as economic uncertainty continues to dampen confidence, sug…