Business Research & Insights

As inflation cools and global tensions rise, the Reserve Bank's next moves could reshape market winners and losers

Creating cost-effective choices for consumers while forging business success is nothing new for Chemist Warehouse co-founder Jack Gance. As special guest at a recent NAB Transaction Banking event series, he looks at a new way to pay for businesses and customers.

Softer conditions to start the year

The NAB Consumer Stress Index rose in the March quarter. High living costs continue to drive spending behaviours, with shoppers looking for ways to save money.

While official figures show Australia's per capita recession ended in late 2024, many Australians are still asking: "Why don't I feel better off?"

Robust growth was maintained in Q1, but China faces the storm of US tariffs

Calm before the storm

We have lowered our 2025 and 2026 growth forecasts for a wide range of countries, particularly China and (last week) the US. We now expect global growth of around 2¾% in both years (previously around 3.0%).

The fallout from US Treasury market volatility in recent weeks is spreading out across financial markets and the broader economy

Options, also know as derivatives, can be used to protect value within your share portfolio. Learn how to use them

For investors considering fixed income securities, understanding bond credit ratings is essential for assessing risk and making informed investment decisions.