World financial markets slumped yesterday in response to the nuclear crisis in Japan, with analysts predicting that the Reserve Bank could c…
World financial markets slumped yesterday in response to the nuclear crisis in Japan, with analysts predicting that the Reserve Bank could c…
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows the unemployment rate remained at 5% in February, indicating the labour market is reac…
Consumer sentiment fell by 2.4% in March as Federal Budget concerns, rising petrol prices and the carbon tax proposals hit confidence. …
New reports have revealed business confidence and conditions are improving, despite domestically-focused sectors starting to feel the flow-o…
Australian SMEs are highly disillusioned about lending prospects and predict recent natural disasters will have a long-term impact on the bu…
Economists have described the Reserve Bank of Australia as being “comfortable” with its current interest rates setting, suggesting rates cou…
Business borrowers and mortgage holders have been spared an interest rate rise, with the Reserve Bank deciding to keep the cash rate at 4.75…
Economists are expecting the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold at 4.75% when it meets today, thanks to the relatively benign infla…
Economists have predicted an upturn in consumer spending despite a key indicator of retail sales recording its 13th consecutive monthly fall…
Small businesses can expect better lending conditions as the economy strengthens and competition in the banking sector increases, according …
Employers are facing increasing wage pressure in light of the latest Dun & Bradstreet Business Expectations survey, which shows employme…
SMEs are increasingly dissatisfied with politicians’ performances and would like to see the appointment of a small business ombudsman to b…
