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Cautious conditions persist as SMEs focus on stability over growth

Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. SME performance softened in May, with both revenue and profitability easing compared to April and the same period last year….

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risk and reward: why the long game pays off for young Australians

Home ownership amongst young Australians For many young Australians, the path to financial security can feel out of reach, with home ownership plummeting among today’s youth – just 36% of…

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SMEs push forward despite short-term challenges

Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. Ongoing geopolitical tensions continue to weigh on SME sentiment. Confidence in global economic conditions over the next three months has…

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Tariff terrors shake SME confidence as outlook turns grim

Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. Confidence in both domestic and global economies has plummeted as tariff wars shift from threat to reality. Now, 66% of…

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Beyond the City: How Regional Economies Are Evolving

Australia’s business scene is evolving, driven by a post-pandemic shift that saw city dwellers trade urban hustle for regional tranquility. The COVID-19 pandemic fuelled the “tree-change” movement, reshaping where and…

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SME confidence grows amid political uncertainty

Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. Despite a slowdown in revenue and profitability in February, SME confidence in Australian economic conditions has surged, driven by falling…

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Crypto in 2025: bitcoin’s growth, Trump’s impact, and the rise of meme coins

2024: A Landmark Year for Cryptocurrency The long-awaited approvals for Bitcoin SPOT ETFs arrived in January, followed by SPOT ETF Options in October, ushering in a new era of mainstream…

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continued strength in SME growth outlook

Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. In January 2025, SME growth remained steady, with revenues aligning with December and the same period in 2024. The Hospitality…

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positive momentum builds as SMEs eye growth in 2025

Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. SMEs have shown resilience as they transition from a challenging 2024 to a more optimistic outlook for 2025. Despite ongoing…

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the gender divide – securing women’s futures 

In today’s world, personal safety, financial stability, and the rising cost of living are concerns shared by all Australians, but there is a growing disparity in the gender divide and…

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