Latest perspectives: ECONOMICS

WORKING CAPITAL

Four trends shaping Australia’s FY26 economy and FX market

How tariffs, FX and key trends will shape Australia’s FY26 outlook, from global trade shifts to domestic opportunities.
12 September 2025
INDUSTRY

AusPost ecommerce report

Australian spending habits are changing across generations and postcodes. Here’s how the cost of living and the application of AI are influencing t...
4 July 2025
REGIONAL

The future of food: what biofuel means for modern Australian agriculture

Biofuels presents a growth and diversification opportunity for Australia's agricultural industry, with strong potential for local income expansion....
30 June 2025
ASSET FINANCE

Economic stability encourages small business to invest in assets

CommBank has enhanced asset financing with same-day approvals, digital documentation, and virtual inspections, helping small businesses quickly acc...
19 June 2025
ECONOMICS

Australia's budget deficit returns: Expert analysis on interest rates and economic outlook

CommBank economists unpack Australia's Federal Budget 2025⁠–⁠26, highlighting short-term relief, long-term fiscal challenges, global trade tensions...
15 April 2025
ECONOMICS

Federal Budget 2025: What small businesses need to know

While the 2025 federal budget prioritised cost-of-living relief and economic resilience, small businesses received targeted, but modest, support.
27 March 2025

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