Latest perspectives: ECONOMICS
Opportunities for issuers emerge amid evolution of syndicated loan markets
Borrowers now have more options for diversifying debt-financing sources, enabling them to meet demand across the full credit spectrum.
30 August 2024
Why some businesses are accelerating solar and battery storage plans
In the last 12 months, the number of businesses planning on investing in commercial solar has multiplied.
30 July 2024
Going for gold: the business of winning on and off the field, thanks to Visa.
CommBank features parallels with Olympic athletes and Business owners
18 July 2024
FI bond issuance builds on record 2023 as Kangaroo market deepens
For financial institution (FI) bonds, Australian dollar issuance levels so far in 2024 have been building on records set last year in several areas.
19 June 2024
Local bond issuers turn to US private placements
Early 2023 was a relatively unstable period for debt markets fuelled by increasing interest rates, regional US bank failures and rising inflation. ...
22 February 2024
Solar benefits for businesses
To decide whether solar is the right choice for your business, certain inputs can help. Here are the key considerations.
1 December 2023
Yaala Sparkling
Yaala Sparkling: increasing First Nations representation in the native food industry
26 October 2023
Strengthening the business case for productive assets
While economic conditions remain uncertain, many businesses continue to lift investment in assets that can boost productivity and efficiency.
28 September 2023
Lessons from the top: what it takes to win in sport and business
The CommBank Matildas’ rise to sporting superstardom provides a timely reminder about what it takes to succeed.
29 August 2023
Unpacking Australia's population boom
The lift in population will have implications for labour supply and wages growth, but also inflation in the Australian economy.
5 May 2023
Vantage Point by Stephen Halmarick - April 2023
Global economic growth is expected to slow to 2.4% in 2023. Aggressive monetary policy tightening by the major central banks to control surging inf...
12 April 2023
Economic Insights for the week ahead
Senior Economist Belinda Allen shares her perspective.
6 April 2023
Connecting to the local region key to business success
Having a base in regional communities gives urban planning and infrastructure consultancy Premise the ability to provide the expertise of a top-tie...
29 March 2023
Australia’s carbon market set for big changes in the years ahead
The release of the Chubb Review and the government’s position paper on changes to the Safeguard Mechanism further solidify a paradigm shift for Aus...
8 March 2023
Indigenous communities can lead in carbon markets
Australia’s First Nations peoples have been caring for Country for countless generations. Their accumulated knowledge could open up opportunities i...
17 February 2023
Three challenges facing the transport sector’s green energy transition
Electric trucks are a reality. Renewable diesel is also here. So what are the hurdles to decarbonising Australia’s road transport? Three experts fr...
8 February 2023
Mining for the transition
Lithium, cobalt, nickel and copper are the metals of this century as the world turns to battery storage and clean technology. There are opportuniti...
24 January 2023
Maximising impact through investment
Assessing environmental, social and governance data remains difficult, but it’s no excuse to delay investing for positive change.
20 January 2023
Global energy transition: Trends in Australia’s mining investment
Despite a sharp increase in mining and energy project investment, the evidence does not point to the start of a ‘green’ mining super-cycle.
17 January 2023
Driving growth in the circular economy
The circular economy is a massive opportunity for Australia. We can replace the ‘take, make and waste’ model of production with the nine Rs – and s...
16 January 2023
China Economic Update
Carol Kong reports on China’s reopening bringing forward the economic recovery, led by household consumption.
11 January 2023
Factors influencing the supply of labour in 2023
There are a number of competing forces that could impact the labour market in Australia over the next year.
2 December 2022
2023 Global & Australian Outlook: The pivot from ‘today’ to ‘tomorrow’
Vantage Point by Stephen Halmarick - Chief Economist
1 December 2022
The link between curiosity and business growth
Innovation, agility and an ability to pivot have been the hallmarks of doing business over the past two years.
30 September 2022
Financing the batteries that can support Australia’s renewable future
Large-scale batteries are a key component of the electricity grid’s transition to renewable power.
28 September 2022
Safeguard Mechanism changes will likely be a paradigm shift for ACCUs
Safeguard Mechanism changes will likely be a paradigm shift for ACCUs
20 September 2022
The power of women in regional Australia
Regional and rural Australia breeds resourcefulness and resilience. It’s also home to an increasing number of women small business owners.
16 September 2022
The Jobs and Skills Summit: skills, labour supply and productivity
The new Australian government will hold a Jobs + Skills Summit on 1 - 2 September.
25 August 2022
Inflation to weigh on hospitality industry
Registered clubs and hospitality venues face mounting inflationary pressure, but a nuanced approach to cost-of-living increases could present the s...
15 August 2022
Rising costs and ongoing supply chain issues stimulate adaptation and innovation
New research for CommBank has revealed a robust, positive outlook among Australian businesses, more than two years after the onset of COVID-19.
12 August 2022
Victoria the new leading Australian economy
Victoria has overtaken Tasmania as the top-performing economy in the nation in the latest CommSec State of the States report.
25 July 2022
The clever ways AI is helping manufacturing
Significant advances in computational power and robotics are being applied to large-scale manufacturing processes with outstanding results.
20 June 2022
The Travelling Economist: United States – Eruption
The second edition from Stephen Halmarick, CommBank’s Chief Economist and Head of Global Economic & Markets Research
20 June 2022
WA outlook is strong despite disruption
Labour shortages and supply-chain constraints are the key challenges facing businesses in Western Australia, but the outlook is positive as the sta...
29 May 2022
The Travelling Economist: Perth – West is the best
Welcome to the first edition of the Travelling Economist series for 2022 from Stephen Halmarick, Chief Economist, CommBank.
23 May 2022
Will higher funding costs impact sustainable finance?
Our views on the impact of funding costs on sustainable finance.
3 May 2022
Australian manufacturing is thriving
CommBank’s inaugural Manufacturing Insights Report shows that the Australian sector is in great shape.
1 April 2022
Blockchain adds transparency to supply chains
Blockchain and smart contracts can help strengthen global supply chains impacted by the pandemic by adding transparency and enhancing reaction times.
25 March 2022
Western Sydney: the post-pandemic powerhouse
Over the next 30 years, Western Sydney will become an economic powerhouse, driven by manufacturing, logistics, construction, healthcare and a diver...
25 February 2022
Bridging the gap between machine and human decision making
The CommBank Behavioural Science team discusses transparency in automated decisions and embedding human values into AI systems.
4 February 2022
COP26: how the private sector can propel us to net zero
COP26 has reinforced the momentum for change and highlighted the critical role the private sector plays in the transition to net zero. Learn more o...
3 December 2021
Private sector can and must lead economic recovery
CommBank presented the 2021 John Monash Oration, where Jennifer Westacott AO spoke about the private sector’s role in leading the economy.
12 November 2021
How to access and manage working capital for business success
The importance of working capital cannot be understated in the success of a business. Learn how accessing and managing it has changed with CommBank.
15 October 2021
The hallmarks of a resilient business
Not for decades has the resilience of a business – its people, financials and operations – been tested in the way it has over the past year. So wha...
15 October 2021
The accelerating digital transformation of Australian business
Even before Covid-19, many businesses were looking for ways to digitise and go online. Learn more about digital transformation with CommBank Foresi...
15 October 2021
Developing a deeper understanding of your customers
Developing a deeper understanding of your customer’s changing needs can improve your business. Learn more about your customers today, with CommBank...
15 October 2021
Building the workforce of the future
The future workplace is likely to be as much about human capital and connection as it is about flexible working arrangements, technical skills and ...
13 October 2021
Tasmania retains top spot among states
Its success in supressing the Covid-19 virus has meant Tasmania hasn’t been forced to lock down its economy to the same extent as other states.
6 August 2021
Tapping hydrogen to decarbonise the economy
Hydrogen has been considered an expensive new energy option, but as the countdown to net zero emissions grows globally, it’s attracting renewed int...
27 July 2021
The case for a circular economy
Discover how business and consumers can make the switch to a more sustainable circular economy.
14 July 2021
Optimism, entrepreneurship and regional hubs to mark post-Covid Australia
In CommBanks first Navigating a new landscape webcast, futurist Bernard Salt predicts that post-Covid Australia will be characterised by optimism, ...
5 February 2021
Working capital to drive high-value manufacturing
Australian manufacturers now have a golden opportunity to upskill their workforce, adopt leading-edge technologies, and commercialise ideas on a gl...
19 January 2021
Evidence based financial wellbeing
By understanding how people make financial decisions, we can better design products and services that seek to improve our customers’ financial well...
28 November 2020
