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Crypto in 2025: Bitcoin’s Growth, Trump’s Impact, and the Rise of Meme Coins

2024: A Landmark Year for Cryptocurrency The long-awaited approvals for Bitcoin SPOT ETFs arrived in January, followed by SPOT ETF Options in October, ushering in a new era of mainstream…

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continued strength in SME growth outlook

Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. In January 2025, SME growth remained steady, with revenues aligning with December and the same period in 2024. The Hospitality…

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positive momentum builds as SMEs eye growth in 2025

Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. SMEs have shown resilience as they transition from a challenging 2024 to a more optimistic outlook for 2025. Despite ongoing…

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the gender divide – securing women’s futures 

In today’s world, personal safety, financial stability, and the rising cost of living are concerns shared by all Australians, but there is a growing disparity in the gender divide and…

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SME growth aspirations on hold as revenues slide

Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave The latest edition of Fifth Quadrant’s SME Sentiment Tracker shows ongoing downward pressure on revenues, with 40% of businesses reporting lower…

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the financial struggles of Australians

Recent data from the Fifth Quadrant Consumer Omnibus highlights the significant financial hardships faced by Australians, with 37% struggling to meet household expenses and 10% unable to pay all their…

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understanding financial hardship in 2024: insights from the ABA banking conference

I had the privilege of participating in a panel discussion on financial hardship at the recent Australian Banking Association conference in Melbourne. It was a great panel of experts that…

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SME employment data continues to nosedive

Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave The latest edition of Fifth Quadrant’s SME Sentiment Tracker shows that the current economic climate for SMEs remains challenging, with 38%…

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SME sentiment points to rise in unemployment

Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave The latest Fifth Quadrant SME Sentiment Tracker continues to report soft revenues in line with weak economic conditions.  33% report lower…

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SMEs in holding pattern amid interest rate speculation

Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave The latest findings from the Fifth Quadrant SME Sentiment Tracker reveal a slight weakening in year-on-year revenue, with 34% of SMEs…

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