Consumer confidence climbs to an 8-month high
New research from Roy Morgan shows that consumer confidence is at an 8-month high in October, and that it is almost at pre-GFC levels.
Wed 17/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Charity driven Buy Nothing New Month divides opinion
This October will be the second 'Buy Nothing New Month', a movement designed to curb consumerism and excessive or unnecessary purchasing. The Current.com.au team debates the merits of such an initiative.
Wed 27/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Consumers cautiously confident according to Westpac Index
Consumer confidence is on the rise, with the Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment seeing a slight increase over the past month, but considering the RBA's recent rate cut, things could be better.
Wed 13/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Carbon price will lead retailers to "shed staff": Industry survey
The Australian Retailers Association is predicting the Federal Government's new carbon pricing scheme will have tough consequences on retailers, according to a survey of 500 retailers released over the weekend.
Tue 09/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Nielsen presents bleak consumer confidence outlook
Nielsen has presented a very bleak outlook for retailers, with the global research organisation reporting that consumer confidence has "nosedived".
Wed 27/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »DJs, Myer and consumer confidence: a tri-colour of gloomy news
Australian retailers David Jones and Myer have announced they expect profits to experience a serious decline in the next six months. Consumer confidence figures are also low, at levels last seen in the post-GFC climate.
Thu 14/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Consumer sentiment suggests Christmas miracle could come after all
Australia's leading consumer sentiment index has described the nation's buying motivation as "resilient", which is encouraging news heading into the last week before Christmas.
Thu 16/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Australians waiting for tax refund to spend up on technology
On the same day Australia's Consumer Sentiment Index fell 5.7 per cent, new research conducted by Microsoft has revealed that more than 60 per cent of Australians are planning to spend their tax refunds on new technology equipment.
Thu 10/06/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Retail confidence takes biggest dive since global recession
Australian consumer confidence has had its largest fall since the onset of the global financial crisis, according to new data released this morning.
Wed 19/05/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Will the latest rate rise hurt retailers in the lead up to Christmas?
Yesterday the Reserve bank decided to raise official interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point to 3.5 per cent. Retail bodies are worried that this will stifle growth in the sector and damage consumer confidence.
Wed 04/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »'Consumers are embracing the idea of recovery': Nielsen
According to the latest Nielsen Global Consumer Confidence Survey released earlier in the week, consumer sentiment around the world is on the mend with an increase of 5 points on its Consumer Confidence Index.
Thu 30/07/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Two per cent rise in retail spending over Christmas
The Government's stimulus package, lower interest rates and lower fuel costs have apparently regained consumer confidence over the Christmas period, with shoppers spending $37 billion in the lead up to the holiday period.
Wed 14/01/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Rate hike hits consumer confidence
Consumer confidence fell 5.5 per cent this month to its lowest level since late 2006 following the Reserve Bank's decision to increase interest rates, according to a Westpac-Melbourne Institute survey.
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