Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. SME performance softened further in June as revenue pressures mounted, with revenue growth hitting its lowest point in the past…
Continue readingA groundbreaking study from MIT’s Media Lab has just provided the first detailed neurological evidence of how AI tools affect human cognition. Published in June 2025, the research used EEG…
Continue readingThe United Nations has delivered a stark warning: global fertility rates are plummeting at an unprecedented pace. The organisation’s latest report, alongside comprehensive fertility data for 2024, reveals a world…
Continue readingOnline shopping is the norm for Australians, but as digital spending grows, so too does the threat of ecommerce payment fraud, online scams, and broader cybercrime. According to PayPal’s eCommerce…
Continue readingIn Australia’s overheated housing market, it’s easy to assume buyers are only focused on interest rates, school zones and floor area. But another set of priorities are quickly gaining ground,…
Continue readingUpdates 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….
Continue readingOverview of the BNPL landscape in Australia Since the pandemic, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) has quickly risen to a mainstream payment method in Australia, with 62% of consumers having…
Continue readingArtificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the market research industry, bringing efficiency, speed, and precision to processes. However, rather than viewing AI as a threat, market researchers have the opportunity…
Continue readingUpdates 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…
Continue readingIn Australia, brain health is under increasing pressure. Dementia, stroke, and late-life depression are rising concerns, each deeply impactful, yet more interconnected than many realise. According to the Australian Institute…
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