Consumer spending

Data averages are ‘masking’ increased mortgagor stress levels over their home loan debt, a NAB behavioural economist has explained.

Recent data has detailed the spending habits of Aussies, with younger consumers and families skewing the statistics dramatically.

West Australians are spending significantly less in the new year thus far, latest Bankwest data has revealed.

With the release of the June quarter inflation data today, economists are uncertain it will ease enough to keep interest rates on hold.

Home buyer sentiment has hit extreme lows in over three decades, while household spending continues to rise.

Annual ‘discretionary’ spending on services grew, but goods purchases were down, ANZ-observed spending to 21 January has recorded.