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What the RBA’s rate cut means for small businesses
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to cut the official cash rate to 4.1 per cent was a long-awaited relief to the ...
Strong economic indicators bode well for SMEs, says CommBank chief economist
Lower inflation and potential interest rate cuts set the stage for stronger growth for small businesses this year.
Retailers say they are at risk as RBA keeps interest rates on hold
RBA Governor Michele Bullock said that the central bank maintained the current rates as inflation has significantly decl...
Retailers hope sales recover at Christmas after slow October growth
Sales fell in the household goods, clothing, footwear, and accessories categories, attributed to the decline in discreti...
Shock rate rise deals a “devastating” blow to retailers
ARA CEO Paul Zahra said previous rate rises had already left retailers reeling, describing the rise as “a significant bl...
Australia’s fintech sector consolidates as start-up numbers drop
The prevailing market conditions have forced the fintech sector to consolidate and re-evaluate their risk profile and ap...
Sigh of relief as RBA holds interest rates
National Retail Association CEO, Greg Griffith, welcomed RBA's decision adding it allows the retail sector to make use o...
“Wake up and change direction” retailers tell Reserve Bank
RBA governor Philip Lowe expressed concern that high inflation for services will persist due to rising wages and very lo...
Retail group welcomes pause on interest rate hikes
The NRA say that the government should consider providing relief packages for businesses that are at risk of shutting do...
RBA raises cash rate for the ninth month in a row – will it be the last?
As economic growth slows, unemployment is expected to increase - RBA is forecasting a rate of 3.75 per cent by the end o...