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Household spending stalls as cost pressures squeeze consumers
Australian household spending rose by just 0.1 per cent in August as slower income growth and lower house prices start to bite.
22 September 2026
Why uncertainty is the new normal for Australia
Economic shocks are becoming more frequent, but Australian households are adapting CommBank Chief Economist Luke Yeaman says.
28 August 2026
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
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
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
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