Agribusiness View – February 2013
This month in Agribusiness View, we have an in-depth talk with food producer Maggie Beer, hear about Asia’s growing demand for milk and dairy products, and learn how grain growers can manage their risk. We also give you a new view on women in the agricultural industry. Read more
Business View – February 2013
Australia has one of the strongest economies in the world and there are positive prospects for this year. This month in Business View, we include a link to the latest digital Business View magazine, provide expert tips for both managing the media and avoiding business mistakes. Read more
Webster – the family behind a growing success story
A family concern started in the early 19th century is now Australia’s largest onion and walnut grower. Webster features on the February pages of the NAB Agribusiness calendar and, here, CEO Leigh Titmus talks about their sustainable success. Read more
Quarterly Australian Commercial Property Survey – Dec 2012
NAB Commercial Property Index increased slightly to -17 points in Q4’12 but performance varied across individual property markets. CBD hotel index rose strongly, but retail and office indices hit new lows as economy slowed. Recovery expectations also postponed in all markets … Read more
China Economic Update – February 2013
As is usually the case for this time of year, the seasonal impacts from the Lunar New Year holiday are reaping havoc with China’s economic data. In addition to the obvious seasonal impacts, statistical authorities also refrain from releasing some of the more closely watched statistics … Read more
US Economic Update – February 2013
US GDP fell in the December quarter but the underlying trend is modest growth. Extremely loose monetary policy likely to continue for an extended period. Expect QE3 monthly asset purchases will finish at end of 2013. Fed funds rate likely on hold until late 2015/early 2016 Read more
Quarterly SME Survey – December 2012
SME confidence & conditions weaken a touch in Q4 and poor relative to history; sentiment and activity of SMEs a touch weaker than their larger counterparts. Forward indicators remain subdued implying little upturn in near-term activity. Weakness in manufacturing, retail, wholesale and …. Read more
NAB tips for budgeting and grain marketing for 2013
Grain growers who have done their homework will usually get opportunities through the year to lock in price spikes above $300 per tonne and hopefully healthy margins. NAB’s Director of Commodities, Business Markets believes preparation is the key aspect of managing risk for grain growers Read more
2013 Economic outlook for SMEs
SME confidence is expected to increase as financial markets show some improvement and consumers continue to spend strongly in certain sectors. While the dollar is expected to remain high, the cash rate could fall as low as 2.25 percent this year, reveals NAB’s Head of Australian Economics. Read more
Monthly Business Survey – January 2013
Business confidence hangs on to gains made last month on reduced global fears. Business conditions improve a touch, but still poor. Signs that previously stronger industries are being dragged down by weakness elsewhere. Capacity utilisation now lowest since 2001 and forward orders remain … Read more
Asian Tigers Economic Update – February 2013
After having stalled through much of last year, the process of trade integration between Australasia and East Asia regained momentum at the end of 2012 – especially exports to China. Exports from both Australia and New Zealand to the “Tiger” economies remain below their earlier levels. Read more
Corporate Finance Insights – February 2013
There's been considerable debate recently around whether the natural resources boom has ended. In this edition of Corporate Finance Insights we step back from the day-today volatility in coal, iron ore and energy prices and try to understand some of the key drivers of the recent boom. Read more
