Business Research & Insights

Narrowing gap between conditions and confidence

Online retail sales growth accelerated 1.1% in April

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A tariff reprieve, but a weaker starting point

RBA cuts by 25bps and moves to more dovish stance

Tariff pause gives China’s economy some breathing space, but longer-term uncertainty persists

In a challenging year for many SMEs, cashflow and profitability have become more pressing concerns. But businesses are becoming increasingly resilient.

Capacity utilisation and capex decline

We hear from NAB’s new Chief Economist, as she unpacks the latest economic data with Deb Knight, Host of Money News – 2GB. Watch now.

In the face of ongoing uncertainty, there’s never been a better time to control what you can control. Find out how business customers are doing just that – and staying one step ahead of the headlines.