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trump return lifts SME confidence amid longer term concerns

Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. SME optimism regarding global and local economic conditions has increased since the re-election of the Trump administration. However, this optimism…

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housing market cooling: how it’s affecting you today  

Over the past four years, we have tracked a series of key economic indicators in the Fifth Quadrant Economic Playbook, offering a comprehensive view of trends across the real estate,…

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christmas spending to drop 11%, as consumers lean into sales

New research from Fifth Quadrant reveals Australians are tightening their Christmas spending budgets this year, but their enthusiasm for Boxing Day and New Year sales is on the rise. The…

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October 2024 VFACTS: driving with discounts

October 2024 VFACTs saw steady performance in Australia’s new vehicle market, closing the month with 99,969 units sold – nearly matching September’s 99,881 units. This stability is noteworthy, as October…

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SME sentiment dips amid lack of confidence in economic conditions

Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. After showing signs of recovery over the past two months, the latest Fifth Quadrant data reveals another dip in sentiment…

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the trust crisis facing Australian FMCG 

Australian consumers are at a crossroads. With heightened awareness of health, sustainability, and ethical sourcing, they’re demanding more from their food and beverage choices than ever before. Recent data from…

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autonomous vehicles: driving towards a safer future

Self-driving cars, or autonomous vehicles (AVs), have the potential to revolutionise transportation globally. As AV technology advances, the industry moves closer to a future where these vehicles can prevent accidents,…

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September 2024 VFACTS: limping towards the finish line

As we close out the third quarter of 2024, the Australian new vehicle market has posted another 10% year-on-year decline, continuing the downward trend seen over recent months. Despite the…

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is Google dead? how social media and AI are transforming search

Traditional search engines remain widely used, but their static, list-based format often requires users to sift through multiple links to find what they need. Consequently, social media platforms have become…

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SME confidence rebounds from recent lows

Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. After reaching significant lows in August, the latest Fifth Quadrant data indicates an improving outlook for SMEs, with 27% experiencing…

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