Sentiment in commercial property markets softened in Q4 after September’s promising gains. Retail sentiment (and to a lesser extent industrial) buck the trend, offset by falls in CBD hotels and office. Forward indicators are painting a mixed picture of the market. > Read More
2015 brings an expanded Rural Commodities Index, which now includes 28 commodities, up from eight. The Index increased 5.6% in January in AUD terms, as sharply higher beef prices – and to a lesser extent higher lamb, dairy and vegetable prices – offset mixed performance across grains. > Read More
Work experience programs can often do little to stimulate and prepare Australian students for the workforce. But Work Inspiration aims to change that by ensuring a young person’s first contact with the working world is meaningful and inspiring. See how businesses are getting involved. > Read More
The US Private Placement market offers a rich source of long-term funds for a wide range of Australian corporates. Our latest survey reveals the key factors that influence US investor buying decisions and their expectations for 2015. > Read More
A budget will help you to monitor the financial health of your practice – but that’s just the beginning. Stephen Allan, Credit Executive at Medfin Finance, explains how a budget can also help you to run a more productive and profitable practice. > Read More
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Online Retail Sales Index: In depth report – January 2015
Australia’s online retail spending increased to $16.6 billion for the year to January 2015, or by 9% annually. It now represents around 6.9% of traditional retail spending. > Read More -
Markets Today: Commodity currencies step up
The AUD, CAD and NZD have all out-performed in the past 24 hours, each for their own reasons. > Read More -
In Focus: Summer Crops – February 2015
Forecast production across summer crops remains divergent. Cotton is likely to see a significant fall in price year on year, as changes to Chinese subsidy arrangements and cheaper synthetic fibres eat into demand, outweighing the impact of reduced Australian supply. > Read MoreBy Phin Ziebell -
Australian Markets Weekly: RBA and non-farm payrolls the key
A huge week is in prospect as markets await the RBA board’s March deliberations on Tuesday with keen interest. > Read MoreBy Ivan Colhoun -
Chinese consumers thirsty for fresh Aussie milk
Nine months into an ambitious export program, Norco has been exporting between 4,500 to 25,000 litres of fresh Australian milk to China each week – commanding $7 to $9 a litre. CEO Brett Kelly explains how the dairy co-operative gained a foothold in this lucrative market. > Read More -
Agriculture leads the way in productivity gains
In recent years, Australian agriculture improved its productivity by 72 percent – more than any other industry sector. Dr John Bell, who chaired an Expert Working Group reporting on productivity, discusses the role played by research and technology. > Read More -
Your Money, Your Call: The Federal Reserve and the global economy
NAB’s Director of Fixed Income, Mark Todd, is joined by Steve Goldman from Kapstream and Adam Goldstein from Skeggs Goldstein to chat about the global economy and key US economic indicators, and how they could affect US Federal Reserve decisions. > Read More -
ASX 300 Quarterly Business Survey – December 2014
Big business in Australia is losing confidence, affecting medium-term growth and capital expenditure plans. Overall confidence among larger firms has now fallen below its long-term average and is weaker than for smaller companies and the broader economy. > Read MoreBy Alan Oster -
Your Money, Your Call: How to get return in a low yield environment
NAB’s Director of Fixed Income, Mark Todd, is joined by Steve Goldman from Kapstream and Adam Goldstien from Skeggs Goldstein to discuss how diversifying across asset classes during this time of low yield can still generate decent returns. > Read More -
Australian Markets Weekly: AUD valuation metrics – what’s fair?
The RBA may be right to suggest that a lower AUD would promote more balanced growth, but its claim that the AUD remains overvalued rings hollow. > Read MoreBy Ray Attrill -
China Economic Briefing – 23 February 2015
Due to the Chinese New Year holiday period, there are limited partial economic indicators for January each year. That said, the data available points to a soft start – PMI measures are weak, imports slowed, inflation continues to soften and credit growth contracted. > Read MoreBy Gerard Burg -
Community organisations are getting social
Social media can be a great way for community organisations to engage with their supporter base and encourage donations from the wider community. But many don’t know where to start. Todd Copeland, NAB General Manager Digital, shares his top tips. > Read More
