Economy

Growing business credit divide revealed
23 June 2026

New data has indicated that large businesses are weathering economic pressures more comfortably than their SME counterparts, with insolvencies rising among smaller operators even as ...

Sydney and Melbourne to lead house price downturn, NAB forecasts
17 June 2026

House prices are expected to fall by 2 per cent across Australia’s capital cities this year, according to a new report from National Australia Bank.

RBA announces first cash rate decision since budget
16 June 2026

Following three consecutive rate hikes, the Reserve Bank of Australia has announced its first cash rate decision since the release of the federal budget.

Mortgages no longer Australia’s most protected debt
11 June 2026

New analysis suggests repayment priorities have shifted under financial pressure, with home loans now as likely as credit cards to be the first product to fall into severe arrears.

Bank of Mum and Dad bridges growing affordability gap
3 June 2026

New research has indicated that the Bank of Mum and Dad is open for business, with 53 per cent of parents either providing or planning to support their children.

National home values flatline as prices stall across capitals
2 June 2026

Australia’s housing market has lost further momentum as national dwelling values flatlined in May, according to new data from Cotality and PropTrack.

Westpac forecasts slump in investor activity following budget
28 May 2026

Westpac has forecast a steep decline in investor activity and a stalling in house price growth following the federal budget’s proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax.

SMEs under pressure as arrears hit 6-year high
25 May 2026

Australian businesses are facing the highest level of late payments in six years as rising interest rates, energy costs, and weaker demand pressure cash flow, according to CreditorWatch data

Households prioritising savings despite rising living costs
25 May 2026

New data has shown that households have begun prioritising savings despite the continued rocky economic outlook.

Budget could reshape investor market, brokers warn
21 May 2026

New data suggests investment activity is beginning to falter, with brokers warning the budget could fundamentally reshape investor behaviour.