Category Archives: Services

SME confidence grows amid political uncertainty

Updates 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…

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January 2025 new vehicle sales: SUVs hold strong, light commercials under pressure

The Australian automotive market has started 2025 strongly, with new vehicle sales data sourced from the FCAI’s VFACTS report and EVC’s Vehicle Sales Report recording 87,625 vehicles sold for the…

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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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2024 in review: what’s driving Australia’s car market?

Australia’s automotive market continued to evolve in 2024, driving continued uncertainty about how its future will unroll. While Australia’s car sales rose slightly to 1,185,982 units (up from 1,165,008 in…

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Australia’s EV market in 2024: rise of the hybrids

Australia’s EV market in 2024 was anything but predictable. While early projections suggested a continued surge in battery electric vehicle (BEV) adoption, the reality told a more nuanced story. Instead…

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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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2025 global trends: will AI, crypto, and sustainability stay in the spotlight?

As we enter 2025, the global landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, shaped by technological breakthroughs, financial transformations, and environmental challenges. This analysis examines key global trends from…

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Reshaping Digital Boundaries: Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban

In an unprecedented move, Australia has enacted legislation banning social media access for individuals under 16, marking a landmark intervention in youth digital protection. The policy, which will come into…

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November 2024 VFACTs: Newcomers Shake Up Australia’s Auto Market

The Australian automotive market in November 2024 showcased a mix of challenges and opportunities as the industry nears its projected annual sales target of 1.2 million units. Current estimates place…

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