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| | | ... as a clear signal of a sharp weakening in the economy as already arriving," Bloxham said. Similarly, NAB's business confidence survey also showed a sharp drop (down 29 points), also falling to its lowest level since the pandemic. "Our reading is that ... |
| | | | ... entrenched in services and housing - and that the energy shock has not materially dented household spending or business confidence," Lim said. "A faster-than-expected resolution of the Middle East conflict, or a sharp fall in oil prices, could shift ... |
| | | | ... could see the levels of zombies return with an increase in interest rates or disruption in stock markets. Business confidence has improved, and there will be productivity changes driven by AI and technology. However, this is no doubt a period of significant ... |
| | | | ... holding since November 2007. "However, the stark contrast between their confidence and the ongoing decline in business confidence, especially in the US, is concerning. Our data shows that equity allocations are near their highest levels in 25 years," ... |
| | | | ... arguments put forward to maintain the more restrictive monetary policy settings." Rynne said consumer and business confidence has continued to be impacted by the higher cash rate. "Consumer and business confidence has continued to remain in the doldrums ... |
| | | | ... have been a sensible move akin to taking out insurance to support the Australian economy by helping rebuild business confidence to drive investment," Philip said. "Domestically, with inflation continuing to come down and government spending still supporting ... |
| | | | ... uncertainty in relation to trade hostilities and associated volatility in financial markets will weaken consumer and business confidence, which will have implications for consumption and business investment, including in Australia," the paper read. Treasury ... |
| | | | ... tariffs and other geopolitical threats have the potential to stifle business activity and weaken consumer and business confidence. "While we maintain our conviction in a soft landing in Australia, elevated global trade uncertainty has added more volatility ... |
| | | | ... retail sales for October was a one-off event or if it signals a more sustained improvement in consumer and business confidence." Public investment rose 6.3% in the September quarter. General government investment rose 6% driven by defence equipment imports ... |
| | | | ... grow market share," he said. "Second and third-tier businesses will also step up their hiring as consumer and business confidence improves." Highest paid positions Salaries have been in line with or better than inflation, with around 4% increases on ... |
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