July 2024 marked another pivotal month for the Australian automotive industry, with the latest VFACTS sales data revealing significant shifts in consumer preferences and market dynamics. The market again cracked…
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 readingIn an era of rapid technological advancement and shifting market dynamics, businesses across all sectors must prepare for significant transformation and disruption. At a recent industry conference, I presented a…
Continue readingAs the first half of the year ends, it’s a good time to reflect on the changes we’re seeing in the automotive market, and how these might play out through…
Continue readingRenewable energy is experiencing a transformative phase worldwide, with unprecedented investments, technological advancements, and policy shifts driving the sector forward. As nations strive to meet climate goals and reduce dependency…
Continue readingAustralia has reached the midpoint of the year, and has recorded another strong sales figure, with 119,659 new vehicles delivered in June. We are however seeing conflicting trends across the…
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…
Continue readingUpdates 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%…
Continue readingAt Fifth Quadrant, we are constantly embracing innovative tools and technologies to enhance our market research capabilities and provide clients with a greater level of insight. Accordingly, we are early…
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