Economy

The Labor Government’s 2025 Federal Budget, with its promise of further personal income tax cuts, has sparked a debate within the Australian business community. While the government emphasizes the widespread benefits of these measures, firms like William Buck are calling for a more comprehensive approach

The 2025 Federal Budget places a notable emphasis on workforce development and skills, areas that are critical for the long-term success and sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). From apprenticeships to healthcare support, several measures outlined in the budget have the potential to directly

The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) has called the Federal Budget 2025-26 a missed opportunity to drive the engine room of the economy. COSBOA CEO Luke Achterstraat said the budget largely overlooked small business during the most challenging environment in living memory. “With

The 2025 Federal Budget has landed, and like any fiscal blueprint, it’s created a landscape of winners and losers. For Australian SMEs, understanding where they fall is crucial for strategic planning. While some measures offer a welcome boost, others signal potential challenges. Let’s break down

A US recession is now expected in the first half of 2025, setting the stage for the most significant economic disruption since the global financial crisis of 2008. This is the stark warning from the CEO of global financial advisory and asset management organisation, deVere

Bazaarvoice, Inc., the leading provider of full-funnel authentic user-generated content (UGC) and social commerce solutions, today released its third annual Shopper Preference Report. The study of over 8,000 global consumers shows that, as inflation continues to impact household budgets, shoppers are making significant changes to

In the first 50 days of his second presidency, Donald Trump has once again thrown global markets and trade into flux. While his pro-business stance initially sparked confidence, concerns over tariffs, economic growth, and trade relations are now dominating discussions among business leaders worldwide. The

Donald Trump’s trade policy is no longer just a strategy—it is now a self-inflicted crisis, warns the CEO of global financial advisory giant deVere Group. Nigel Green has spoken out following Trump’s latest tariff threats. On Thursday, the former US President vowed to impose a

Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation is creating an unintended winner: the euro. The US president has announced an additional 25% duty on Canadian steel and aluminium imports, bringing the total tariff to 50%. Effective from Wednesday, this move is disrupting global trade flows and triggering

A new eCommerce Payments Experience Report from Power Retail reveals a seismic shift in how Australians shop, with Gen Z leading the charge in Flexible Payment Options (FPOs) like Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL). This trend isn’t just changing consumer habits—it’s also reshaping the way