Quarterly Agribusiness Survey – September 2014
The latest Post-farmgate Agribusiness Survey shows that while the sector experienced a difficult September quarter, expected conditions for the coming 12 months remain in positive territory at +5. Read more
Quarterly SME Survey – September 2014
SME business confidence eased slightly, continuing the trend decline from the peaks seen around last year’s Federal election. While this result is consistent with the ongoing sluggishness of demand in the domestic economy (excluding exports)… Read more
ASX 300 Quarterly Business Survey – September 2014
ASX 300 business confidence gained momentum in the September quarter, surpassing the broader economy. Conditions were broadly unchanged - trading and profitability were stronger, however the slight improvement was offset by deteriorating employment… Read more
Quarterly Australian Commercial Property Survey – Q3, 2014
Overall sentiment in Australian commercial property markets turns positive for the first time since early-2011, but WA continues to weaken. NAB Group Chief Economist Alan Oster said "NAB’s Commercial Property Index rose to +2 points in Q3, its first positive read since March 2011.” Read more
A super retirement
With the world’s fourth largest pool of funds under management, Australia’s superannuation industry is only set to grow. Here’s a look at how our ageing population is managing its retirement funds for the future. Read more
Australian Markets Weekly
Fairly quiet week for scheduled data and events in Australia but more action overseas, particularly in the US where the Federal Reserve will end their bond buying or quantitative easing programme Read more
Quarterly Business Survey – September 2014
Business confidence was unchanged in Q3, remaining close to the long run average levels. However, our monthly survey shows that the momentum has turned, with confidence easing steadily over the quarter. Read more
Financial Markets Video – Federal Reserve to end Q3
Financial Markets video update week ending 24th October 2014 Read more
Looking ahead to Australia and New Zealand
Credit growth to rise 0.4% in September, with the focus on investor housing. Q3 trade prices to show a further large fall in export prices.. Read more
MLC Quarterly Australian Wealth Sentiment Survey – Q3 2014
Nearly half of Australians are undecided on whether they will have to sell the family home to fund their retirement, the latest MLC Wealth Sentiment Survey has found. The quarterly survey has found 11% of Australians already plan to sell the family home to fund their retirement… Read more
Quarterly Business Survey – September 2014
Recreation & personal services and finance/ property/ business services reported the most positive business conditions. Interest rate sensitive sectors performing well. Read more
China Economic Update – 22 October 2014
China’s latest economic data was a mixed bag – with many measures comparatively negative (against the trends of recent years) but stronger than somewhat pessimistic market expectations. While year-on-year GDP growth was at a five year low, the growth rate remaining above 7% will likely… Read more
