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Consumer confidence bounces back in May: Westpac

Consumer confidence surged in May, marking the biggest monthly gain since the survey began nearly 50 years ago as Australia's success in containing the virus led to an easing in social restrictions.

By Emma Duffy ● May 13, 2020

Real wage growth sluggish at 0.2% in March before lockdowns hit

Data released today revealed wages were sluggish in the March quarter before restrictions hit the economy.

By Harrison Astbury ● May 13, 2020

Commbank: Coronavirus fallout could see house prices drop 30%

Australia's biggest bank said the economic fallout from COVID-19 could see house prices drop up to 32% in a worst case scenario.

By Alex Brewster ● May 13, 2020

Are rent reductions covered by landlord insurance?

If you’re offering a rent reduction to a tenant suffering hardship from COVID-19, you might be wondering whether you can claim that on your landlord insurance policy.

By William Jolly ● May 12, 2020

Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane see massive spike in rental vacancies

CBDs and holiday spots have been hit hard by COVID-19 lockdowns, with rental vacancies surging nationally.

By Alex Brewster ● May 12, 2020

Coronavirus to deliver $143b blow to economy: Deloitte

The economy is set for the biggest crash since the Great Depression, according to a new forecast.

By Emma Duffy ● May 11, 2020

Commbank partners with fintech Slyp for digital receipts

Australian fintech Slyp now has the backing of all of the big four banks after it partnered with Commonwealth Bank today.

By Alex Brewster ● May 11, 2020

Are JobKeeper and JobSeeker getting the axe earlier than expected?

It was widely reported that JobKeeper and boosted JobSeeker payments might not last the full six months, after statements the Government made on Friday.

By Harrison Astbury ● May 11, 2020

Majority of Australians to cut back on luxury spend in the coming months

COVID-19 restrictions might be easing, but the ongoing effects on our spending habits are far from over.

By William Jolly ● May 11, 2020

UBank overhauls digital bank accounts

One of Australia's most prominent digital banks has significantly overhauled its bank account products today.

By William Jolly ● May 11, 2020

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