Cafe, pub splurge short-lived as consumer pain persists
Consumers opened their wallets last month for trips to the hardware store for Father's Day gifts as well as splurging on celebrations at pubs and restaurants.
Consumers opened their wallets last month for trips to the hardware store for Father's Day gifts as well as splurging on celebrations at pubs and restaurants.
The runaway growth in Australian home values is finally slowing as more buyers are priced out of the market in several capital cities.
Retailers posted a flat month for sales in July following a few months of stronger spending as budget-constrained consumers made the most of mid-year sales.
Inflation rose to 3.5 per cent in the year to July, which was a decline from the previous period.