Economy

A new report has provided a snapshot of the main concerns and priorities for small businesses.

Economists have predicted the upcoming September quarter CPI data to show inflation falling into the central bank’s coveted target band of 2–3 per cent.

The central bank has investigated the notion that investors pass on higher mortgage costs to their tenants.

Cash investment may seem like a safe bet for investors. However, recent data has shown that term deposit rates are falling and are now below the inflation rate.

Unemployment figures have held steady for yet another month, the latest ABS data has revealed.

The landscape of Australian inflation has been persistent trouble for consumers as the cost of living soars and many wages are unable to grow in line with it.

New data has shown an easing in spending during September, suggesting that the government’s stage 3 tax cuts have not encouraged consumers to open their wallets.

Announced today (15 October), the central bank is beginning a review of merchant card payment costs and surcharging in a bid to assist Aussies amid cost-of-living challenges.

Small businesses have opened up to the idea of managing repayments over a longer period of time, new research has found.

The central bank has released an analysis of its Term Funding Facility (TFF) initiative. According to the RBA, the TFF allowed for better rates for borrowers.