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Regional migration reaches equal-record June quarter high as Northern Queensland emerges as a growth hotspot
The latest Regional Movers Index reveals a northerly trend as Queensland’s Burdekin, Tablelands and Douglas regions attract some of nation’s strong...
19 October 2026
Iran war: more oil is flowing, but the risk of escalation is growing
More oil left the Middle East in September, but CommBank says the war's underlying drivers haven't changed.
15 October 2026
Jobs fell in September, but CBA still expects rates on hold in November
Australian employment fell by 39,300 jobs in September, with CBA maintaining its call for interest rates to remain on hold next month.
15 October 2026
Wage growth slows in September after August bounce
Wages are not tracking inflation higher, new CBA data shows, easing concerns that pay packets will become a significant additional concern for the ...
12 October 2026
New Innovation Index maps Australia’s business innovation strengths
New Melbourne Institute research developed in partnership with CommBank draws on 18 years of data to show where innovation activity is strongest ac...
11 September 2026
Wages edge higher in July as labour market remains steady
Annual wage growth edged up in July, but the impact of higher award and minimum wages has so far been more modest than expected.
14 August 2026