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Alan Oster
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Business says cost pressures remain weak, but confidence is climbing
Wages and prices are rising more slowly than expected and confidence is above the long-term average, NAB survey says
Business conditions improve, but NAB two-speed economy could be coming back
While the latest NAB Monthly Business Survey reveals business conditions improved during September, confidence remains flat.
Business confidence rises, Shares hit four-month high: Economy Roundup
Australian sharemarket opens at a four-month high today following solid leads from Wall Street.
Commercial property sector struggling in June quarter, but expert says investment activity improving
The latest NAB Commercial Property Survey reveals property conditions continued to deteriorate in the June quarter.
Business confidence and conditions fall again, but executives hope for better end to the year
NAB’s monthly business survey reveals further falls in business confidence and conditions.
Business confidence flat during June, NAB business survey reveals
Business confidence remained steady during June following a decrease of 13 points in May due to concerns over the proposed mining tax and profitability.
Rates are biting
The latest business confidence data shows exactly which sectors are being hit by higher rates and entrepreneurs must take note of the cashflow implications.
The new growth hurdle
SMEs will soon find that getting finance to grow isn't their only problem – finding people could be an ever bigger challenge.
Business confidence falls in March, but profits, sales and employment still strong
A slight dip in business confidence can't stop businesses become more bullish about hiring intentions.
Business confidence jumps again, Shares flat: Economy Roundup
Workers at the Pluto liquefied natural gas project in WA have been exposed to high levels of asbestos, the Manufacturing Workers Union has said.
Business confidence rises in January, but conditions still soft: Economy Roundup
The Australian sharemarket has opened slightly higher today, despite no leads in the US due to the Presidents’ Day public holiday.
Confidence trick?
Today's significant fall in business confidence raises a few concerns about the progress of the recovery. But don't be spooked.
Business confidence soars despite rising pressure from interest rates
NAB’s monthly business survey shows business confidence surged to the highest point since May 2002, jumping three points to 19 points in November.
Business conditions and confidence jump again
NAB’s monthly business survey shows business confidence has jumped a further two points to 16 index points.
Business confidence reaches seven-year high: Economy Roundup
Copper production at the BHP Billiton Spence mine in Chile has been reduced to a minimum following a workers' strike.
Business confidence and conditions slip
The NAB monthly business survey and economic outlook shows business confidence dropped by four points to +14.
Reality check
Today’s fall in business confidence and conditions highlights for entrepreneurs – and the RBA – that the recovery is still in its early stages.
Where are we in the recovery? A SmartCompany Q&A
Despite a slew of recent data showing business and consumer confidence is strong, and house prices are rising, economists are nevertheless warning of a double dip recovery.
Business confidence hits six-year high: Economy Roundup
Suncorp launches a $750 million bond offer with NAB announcing last night it held a 7% stake in the banking and insurance company.
Confidence trick?
Business confidence has surged and companies are now expecting profits will jump. But the corporate collapses keep coming and at least one economist is warning reality will bite us.
