The Pursuit of Wellbeing in a Time-Poor World
In today’s fast-paced world, wellbeing has become more than just a buzzword. It is a major component of how we manage our daily lives, with nearly 9 out of 10…
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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…
Continue readinghousing 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,…
Continue readingchristmas 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…
Continue readingOctober 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…
Continue readingSME 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…
Continue readingthe 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…
Continue readingautonomous 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,…
Continue readingSeptember 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…
Continue readingis 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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