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Economy

Household spending rises in July amid football World Cup and The Odyssey

Australian household spending lifted by 0.6 per cent in July, with discretionary spending on experiences helping fuel the jump.
21 August 2026
Economy

Australians over 65 are spending more than ever, while younger households pull back

Household spending growth has slowed to its weakest pace in months, with young Australians pulling back the hardest.
16 July 2026
Economy

Fuel price drop cools inflation to 4.0%, but underlying pressures persist

May CPI shows easing headline inflation as petrol costs fall, though core price measures remain above the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target band.
24 June 2026
Economy

Travel and events lift May spending, but mortgage holders hit the brakes

The latest HSI Index shows May spending got a boost from travel and events, but CBA economists expect spending slowdown to continue.
17 June 2026
Media release

Picnics, points and paying your own way: the ‘new money rules’ helping Australians stay social

New consumer research reveals “new money rules” are reshaping how Australians socialise, spend and share costs – without giving up the routines and...
11 June 2026
Household spending

Recreation going backwards as household spending taps the brakes in April

Australians’ spending dropped in April after a fuel-driven surge in March, with transport and recreation leading the pullback, CommBank’s latest Ho...
14 May 2026