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Economic growth edges up across OECD countries

Economic growth in industrialised economies rose slightly in the second quarter of 2026. OECD data released this week shows that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose in 27

Ban on card surcharges may have big rent impacts

By Fengfei Li From October 1, businesses will no longer be able to add surcharges to payments made on the EFTPOS, Visa or Mastercard networks, following reforms by the

Negative home equity a low risk in the long run

By Steven Rowley For most people who buy a home, a mortgage represents the single largest debt they will take on in their lives. But what happens if the market value of

Earnings growth falls to a four-year low

Wages growth has fallen to the lowest level in four years, but the salary gender gap is continuing to close. Australian Bureau of Statistics figures released today show

#CapTech2026 global investor gateway heads to Australia

Australian businesses will take centre stage in the global innovation and investment arena as #CapTech2026 returns for its fifth year. The forum is designed to connect

Mid adult tourist looking at souvenirs on a street market in historic district of Purmamarca, Argentina

Inflation trending down across OECD countries

One third of countries in the OECD have inflation sitting at two percent or lower. This compares with Australia’s inflation rate of 3.8 percent in June,

EVs and rebooked holidays drive consumer spending lift

Household spending rose in June but this was largely due to a spike in Electric Vehicle (EV) sales and the resumption of travel delayed by the Iranian war. Australian

Tough times prompt rise in ‘lipstick effect’ shopping

The so-called “lipstick effect” – where consumers cut back on big discretionary purchases but spend on smaller, affordable indulgences – has hit spending

Vasectomies up 60 percent as cost of living cuts deep

The number of Australian men aged 18-44 choosing vasectomies has increased by more than 60 percent in less than a decade, with a rise in younger men aged 18-24

Retailers score as fans embrace World Cup experience

As the FIFA World Cup heads to its final showdown this weekend, Australian retailers are counting the cash added to their bottom line since the tournament kicked off

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