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Tennis and summer events lift January spending but headwinds on the horizon
Australians began the year spending on a mix of fun and necessities, but higher interest rates and slowing income growth may change the picture thr...
13 February 2026
Festive season fuels food and drink spending splurge in December
Entertaining and eating out made a Christmas comeback at the end of 2025, as the end of energy rebates sparked higher spending on utilities.
15 January 2026
Spending climbs in October, but inflation clouds recovery
The RBA is closely watching the impact of price rises ahead of upcoming rate decisions.
12 November 2025
Household spending continues to rise as Aussies stream, game, and upgrade into spring
Continued growth in household spending signals that the Australian economy is gaining momentum.
16 October 2025
Household spending ticks higher in August as recovery takes hold
Overall consumer spending momentum remained solid across Australia, while Sydney’s wettest August in decades dampened rise in spending in the harbo...
11 September 2025
Footy fever fuels spending in July as consumer rebound firms
British & Irish Lions tour and State of Origin decider lift spending in July, with rate cuts poised to boost consumer optimism into 2026.
15 August 2025