One week ago, small businesses were expecting lower lending rates, courtesy of another Reserve Bank rate cut. Now, they’re being slapped wit…
Small- and medium-sized enterprises could face diminished customer service, longer wait times and fewer choices if job cuts at banks deepen,…
Small business would be particularly vulnerable if the European debt crisis worsens, economists warn, following comments by Westpac chief Ga…
Consumer sentiment has slumped as consumers focused on rising unemployment, troubles in Europe and volatile sharemarkets rather than two con…
Business conditions improved in November, National Australia Bank says, as it lifts its local growth forecasts and tips unemployment will fa…
A consumer sentiment poll painted a dire picture of household sentiment, with households’ assessments of their financial positions nearing…
The big banks may have impressed with their record profits this week, but the outlook for the sector is fragile, with an expert warning a re…