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Consumer spending unwinds some of the prior month’s strength

Consumer Spending Behaviour

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 acquires fintech Banked, making payments easier for more businesses

Company Announcements

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

Fiscal Update: Australian Federal Budget 2026-27

Economic Market News

NAB Economics and Markets  Research released its Fiscal Update on the Federal Budget.

12 May 2026 | 1 min

Telling your story once: NAB partnership makes it easier to access family violence support

Community - NAB Foundation

People going through domestic and family violence often have to explain what they’re experiencing again and again, to different services, different organisations, and sometimes different people within the same organisation.

07 May 2026 | 1 min read

NAB appoints new Group Chief Risk Officer

Company Announcements

National Australia Bank today announced the appointment of Connie Sokaris as Group Chief Risk Officer. 

07 May 2026 | 1 min read

RBA Watch: NAB now expects the RBA to increase rates in June

Interest Rates

NAB now expects the RBA to lift rates again in June, taking the cash rate to 4.60%. The RBA continues to face the challenge of already above target inflation, with second-round pressure from higher oil prices to flow through relatively quickly.

05 May 2026 | 2 min read