SME sentiment tracker

SME July 2026: Higher wage costs another blow for SMEs

SME July 2026: SME confidence weakened again in July as renewed geopolitical tensions and ongoing cost pressures weighed on business sentiment. Expectations for both the Australian and global economies again deteriorated, while growth ambitions remained subdued, with only 24% planning to expand over the next 12 months…

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