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3 days ago · The news comes as overall CPI inflation slowed to a 2.4 per cent lift in the December 2024 quarter.

1 day ago · ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence increased 2.5 points to 88.5 after the Australia Day long weekend. This is the highest it’s been since May 2022 according to ANZ economist Sophia Angala. Consumer confidence is now 4.7 points above the same week a year ago and 1.5 points above the 2025 weekly average of 87.0. “Households are feeling more confident about the economic outlook, with short ...

Jan 15, 2025 · Roy Morgan CEO Michele Levine said the latest data shows unemployment surging to the highest in five months.

Dec 2, 2024 · The latest cut follows a 50 basis point drop in the Official Cash Rate in October, but economists say the effects will take time.

Dec 19, 2024 · The positive news adds a glimmer of hope for retailers after a tumultuous year.

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Jan 21, 2025 · This added to a NZ$6 million drop in spending across the core retail industries, excluding motor vehicles and services.

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Dec 4, 2024 · From business acquisitions to business rightsizing, here are the top leaders in Australian fashion.