NAB News

Uncertainty is elevated and confidence has fallen, but the economy has shown resilience. Spending has held up and business conditions are in positive territory. Q1 CPI was slightly softer than expected but we see stronger underlying inflation coming through from Q2. We continue to see growth of 1.5% this year and a marginal improvement next year. The unemployment rate is expected to rise to 4.7%. 

21 May 2026 | 5 min read

NAB has unveiled a refreshed NAB app and Internet Banking experience, focused on helping customers to better manage and protect their money at a time when every dollar matters.

21 May 2026 | 2 min read

In the April Forward View Global note, NAB sees a moderate, negative, impact on global growth from the Iran war, assuming the Strait of Hormuz re-opens soon. If it does not, the growth consequences are likely to be far more consequential. 

20 May 2026 | 1 min

After rising 2.1% in March, consumer spending declined in April by 1.1%. Spending remains higher over the past year, but reveals shifts in spending patterns as households respond to changing costs and conditions.

14 May 2026 | 3 min read

NAB has acquired Banked, a global technology platform provider that helps customers and businesses make and receive payments instantly through a market-leading digital checkout experience. 

14 May 2026 | 1 min read

Accelerating cost pressures are squeezing margins and demand is cooling, with the latest NAB Monthly Business Survey signalling a tougher operating environment for Australian businesses.

12 May 2026 | 3 min read