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Australians looking to Black Friday and Cyber Monday for deals on essential purchases
New CommBank research highlights how Australians are looking to deals and discounts to help with the cost of living.
23 November 2023
Consumers cut back discretionary spend but leave room for travel and entertainment
Latest CommBank iQ Cost of Living Insights Report shows spending falling for younger Australians with those in their twenties hardest hit.
21 November 2023
Sydney exodus sees NSW pass Queensland as regional relocation destination of choice
Australia continues to have a highly mobile population, with the overall number of movers this quarter at its third highest level since March 2018....
1 November 2023
Research shows Australians are more scam-aware than 12 months ago as losses fall
Over the last year CommBank protected customers from more than $228 million scam attempts through its prevention and detection program.
25 September 2023
Surge in international students, higher petrol prices and FIFA World Cup drove increased household spending in August
CommBank Household Spending Insights Index rose 0.7 per cent in August, with strongest monthly gain in Queensland. However annual spending growth r...
13 September 2023
Consumers opt for convenience and money-saving technologies amidst higher cost of living
Budget-conscious Australians are redirecting funds towards essential goods and services or savings, and changing their shopping and spending habits...
8 September 2023
Pharmacies innovate in response to 60-day dispensing
Pharmacies are turning to digital technology to reduce costs while expand services in response to the challenges of 60-day dispensing, new CommBank...
17 August 2023
New CommBank Household Spending Insights Index shows consumers continued to tighten belts in July
Monthly CommBank HSI Index is based on de-identified transaction data of CBA customers and 12 spending categories. Shows Western Australia had the ...
15 August 2023
Regional Western Australia emerges as growth hotspot
Regional areas in Western Australia have emerged as favourites with both city slickers and regional residents in the year to June 2023, the latest ...
31 July 2023
Tasmania edges NSW as best performing economy: CommSec State of the States
Tasmania holds off a challenge from NSW to stay on top of the leader board.
24 July 2023
CommBank HSI Index drops 1.7% in June, as discretionary spending weakens further
Decline led by reduced spending on home buying, health & fitness, entertainment and travel, with utilities spending increasing at its highest rate ...
11 July 2023
Research from CommBank reveals why Gen Z aren’t answering your call
New CommBank research reveals the lengths young Australians would go to in order to avoid a phone conversation
29 June 2023
Employment opportunities drive mobility across Australia to its highest point in five years
Mobility across Australia is at its highest point since March 2018, driven by employment opportunities, business and industry growth, the latest Re...
31 May 2023
Manufacturers set to expand production and drive profit growth with ‘efficiency, productivity and sustainability’
Australian manufacturers expect to increase production volumes in the next 12 months, supported by higher capital expenditure and investment in tec...
17 May 2023
Australians in their early thirties and renters feeling most pressure from rising cost of living
New CommBank iQ Cost of Living Insights Report uses bank transaction data to provide business customers with powerful insights into changes in cons...
17 May 2023
Tasmania back on top: CommSec State of the States
Queensland slips back to second place, in a draw with South Australia.
1 May 2023
Return to work drives increased transport spending
Rise of CommBank HSI Index in March also led by increased entertainment, retail, travel and education spending - as annual spending growth continue...
18 April 2023
CommBank HSI Index declines again in February, led by weaker spending on entertainment, retail and travel
Commbank HSI Index declines again in February, led by weaker spending on entertainment, retail and travel.
14 March 2023
Regional Movers Index - December 2022 quarter
Population patterns across regional Australia are rapidly changing, with regional Queensland and Victoria surging in popularity, according to the C...
1 March 2023
General practices turn to smart health solutions to navigate rising demand for primary care
Healthcare providers are increasing their take-up of digital solutions to improve operational efficiencies and patient experiences, new CommBank He...
21 February 2023
Summer holidays support spending in January, as consumer activity slows
CommBank HSI Index drops 6.9 per cent after Christmas, with signs of slowdown in retail activity
16 February 2023
Queensland is the best performing state economy for the first time: CommSec State of the States
Latest quarterly CommSec data shows Queensland is now the best performing economy in Australia, as Tasmania drops to second place.
23 January 2023
Record demand for workers one of the strongest ‘pull factors’ for regional movers
Regional business and jobs growth is providing more opportunities for the increasing number of people leaving cities for a life in the regions, acc...
17 November 2022
