Business

Business

Dwindling demand sinks growth expectations

Industry leaders forecast a bleak outlook for 2024 and are making productivity a focus to cope, Ai Group says.

24 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

more from business

Business

Inflation, living costs rattle retirement plans

One in two surveyed by State Street are pessimistic about retiring on time, with unexpected expenses after leaving...

22 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Insolvencies ‘off to fast start’ after post-pandemic record in 2023

Less forgiving creditors and a focus on tax debt mean last year’s rising trend looks set to continue, Jirsch...

18 January 2024 • By Philip King

Business

Holiday calm leaves small business ‘adrift in eye of storm’

The spending slowdown shows few signs of easing, COSBOA says.

18 January 2024 • By Philip King

Business

‘Extreme’ consumer pessimism persists into 2024

Westpac’s index records the weakest January reading since the 1990s recession despite easing rate hike fears.

17 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Online spending up $200 in ‘strong finish’ to 2023

Businesses should ensure their digital strategies allow them to capitalise on the uptick in consumer confidence,...

17 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Two-thirds of adults unaware of credit score, study finds

Lender Salt&Lime says the “concerning” lack of knowledge hurts chances of getting affordable loans and highlights the...

16 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Cash decline means all change for payment options

SMEs should reassess the payment methods they offer as customers move away from physical currencies, NAB says.

16 January 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee