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Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. Confidence in both domestic and global economies has plummeted as tariff wars shift from threat to reality. Now, 66% of…
Continue readingAustralia’s business scene is evolving, driven by a post-pandemic shift that saw city dwellers trade urban hustle for regional tranquility. The COVID-19 pandemic fuelled the “tree-change” movement, reshaping where and…
Continue readingUpdates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. Despite a slowdown in revenue and profitability in February, SME confidence in Australian economic conditions has surged, driven by falling…
Continue reading2024: 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…
Continue readingUpdates 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…
Continue readingUpdates 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…
Continue readingIn 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…
Continue readingUpdates 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…
Continue readingRecent 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…
Continue readingI 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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