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Most states are showing encouraging signs of recovery, with NSW and VIC seeing improved employment and sentiment, despite some softness in consumption. QLD and WA are leading the way with strong business conditions and investment activity. SA, TAS, and NT are also contributing positively, with low unemployment, rebounding demand, and strong annual consumption growth.1
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CommBank and the Regional Australia Institute release the latest quarterly Regional Movers Index revealing the continued appeal of country towns and rural communities.
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“Conditions continue to be challenging across the country with floods impacting QLD and NSW, and drought conditions in SA, VIC and WA. Our priority remains proactively supporting our customers through several measures of assistance. If you do require support, please reach out to your banker.
More broadly, the conversation around global trade continues with focus on both US and EU markets equally providing potential opportunities and challenges.
Finally, AI adoption continues to increase across agriculture with rapid advances in this technology providing tangible benefits in reducing costs, increasing efficiency and supporting sustainability.”
The Israel versus Iran conflict is the most recent iteration of escalating geopolitical disruption following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea. The initial confrontation caused a 9% rally in global wheat prices, but as of 25 June prices have almost returned to pre-war levels. While geopolitical disruption causes short-term price upside, in the longer term, escalating disruption could lead to a ‘lower for longer’ period for wheat prices as government’s prioritise self-sufficiency in food production.
Go deeper in the Agri Podcast with Dennis Voznesenski, Sustainability and Agriculture Economist, CommBank.
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The new CommBank Health Insights report shows Australians lifted overall healthcare spending by 7.9% in the past year. Peter Girvan, Head of CommBank Health, shares how businesses can respond to the shifts and what these uplifts could unlock for patients, providers and practitioners.
With two-way trade already at AU$49 billion and a one-million-strong Indian diaspora, conditions are primed for building long-term commercial ties in this dynamic, high-growth market. Discover how India’s rapid economic growth presents a compelling opportunity for Australian businesses.
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Email scams targeting businesses are becoming more advanced and harder to spot – and can be a quick way for criminals to infiltrate your defences. Get to know how CommBank protects you, and the proactive security measures you can adopt with your teams, processes and technology.
With EOFY well underway, getting everything in order can stretch your resources. If you’re looking for tips on how to streamline processes, use our banking platform to get the information you need to file, or seek support, visit our Business Tax page.
Many businesses grapple with cash flow peaks and troughs on the road to growth. In this article, we speak to Danny Farah, the CEO of Chief Capital Corp, about how the business uses unpaid invoices to unlock working capital and manage extended payment terms.
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1 State & Territory Quarterly Perspective – June 2025.
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