Economy

Brisbane is gearing up for a major economic boost as the Ashes Test Series heads to The Gabba this week, with the five-day contest between Australia and England forecast to inject around $24 million into the Queensland economy, according to NAB analysis.

03.12.2025

NAB economists still expect a soft landing for the Australian economy, though see the RBA on the sidelines with growth already at trend and little-to-no spare capacity in the economy.

21.11.2025

Australians are embracing everyday pleasures and simple treats, with new NAB Economics data showing an increase in spending on personal enjoyment and wellbeing - even as cost-of-living pressures persist.

21.11.2025

Perth is set for a significant economic windfall as the Ashes Test Series kicks off this week, with the five-day contest between Australia and England tipped to pour millions into the WA economy, according to NAB analysis.

21.11.2025

NAB’s October Consumer Spend Trend report shows consumer spending kicked off Q4 strongly, rising 0.7% in October with gains across discretionary categories and utilities as energy rebates ended.

20.11.2025

Sydney is set to be thunderstruck, with the major music double header of Metallica and ACDC expected to pump an extra $90m into local businesses, according to new NAB analysis.

14.11.2025

NAB’s Chief Economist Sally Auld says the improvement seen in recent surveys is broadening.

13.11.2025

Melbourne is gearing up for an entertainment and excitement bonanza, with the trifecta of the Melbourne Cup carnival, Oasis and Metallica concerts expected to drive a once-in-a-decade boom for local businesses.

28.10.2025

NAB’s rate call remains unchanged, expecting the RBA to remain on hold in November, but Q3 CPI and labour data are under close watch. 

23.10.2025

Despite tough conditions and challenges, NSW’s 800,000 small businesses remain resilient and adaptive, with signs of cautious optimism ahead of 2026.

23.10.2025

Business sentiment continued to improve in the September quarter, with NAB’s Q3 2025 Quarterly Business Survey showing a broad-based lift in conditions and confidence, supported by stronger profitability and employment outcomes.

23.10.2025

The September NAB Monthly Business Survey shows business confidence and conditions holding firm, indicating the economy has sustained momentum from earlier in the year.

17.10.2025

Longer evenings aren’t just good for beach walks and backyard BBQs, they’re also great for small businesses with NAB data revealing an 8%* jump in consumer spending after clocks go forward. 

17.10.2025

NAB Economists have today revised their interest rate outlook following August’s CPI data, now expecting the RBA to hold at 3.6% until May—replacing earlier forecasts of cuts in November and February. 

_24.09.2025

The nation’s growing appeal to investors as a relatively stable democracy with sound economic fundamentals is attracting enhanced capital flows from around the world, potentially leading to a prolonged period of higher asset valuations.

_24.09.2025

NAB’s forecasts remain largely unchanged in the September The Forward View Australia, reflecting ongoing resilience in the economy and improving growth in the private sector.

_18.09.2025

Business sentiment continues to brighten, with NAB’s August 2025 Monthly Business Survey pointing to a more positive outlook in line with recent improvements in official economic data.

_10.09.2025

Recent data showing encouraging signs for Australian economy. 

_25.08.2025 

The July edition of the NAB Monthly Business Survey points to an improvement in economic momentum through Q2, but also highlights that cost and price challenges remain for the business sector. 

_14.08.2025

Greater Western Sydney is leading Australia’s next wave of economic growth, with the region outperforming the state in business investment, infrastructure development and community satisfaction. 

_14.08.2025

The NAB Australian Wellbeing Survey Q2 2025 reveals a compelling story of resilience, as Aussies took action in the face of cost-of-living pressures. After a historic low in wellbeing earlier this year, Australians are showing signs of recovery, with migrants leading the way in optimism and older generations stepping up to support younger family members.

_06.08.2025 

Melbourne came alive last weekend as the British & Irish Lions rolled into town, bringing tens of thousands of international fans and a multimillion-dollar injection into the local economy.

_28.07.2025 

NAB’s monthly Forward View Australia report brings together the latest insights into the fundamentals of the Australian economy, including inflation, interest rates and employment, and explores the impact of ongoing global uncertainty.

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Aussie teens report feeling confident about their financial skills but are keen to learn more about money outside the classroom, according to new NAB Economics data.  

_21.04.2025

Regional towns across the country are expecting a bumper spending period this Easter as travellers flock to the regions to enjoy an extra-long holiday period. 

 _17.04.2025

Autumn is often one of the more practical periods on Australia’s property calendar. Summer’s distractions are out of the way, and winter’s slowdown hasn’t set in yet.

 _17.04.2025

As global and local markets shift under the weight of tariff announcements, experts from NAB and JBWere share their insights on the current volatility.

_08.04.2025

How a local BP and NAB Banker helped the Redland Bay community in the aftermath of Cyclone Alfred.

_04.04.2025

The number of Australian secondary students who want to own their own business after finishing school is on the rise, with nearly half of students aspiring to become business owners today compared to 1 in 3 in 2023, according to new research by NAB Economics.

_04.04.2025

In his last Federal Budget as NAB Group Chief Economist Alan Oster sat down with journalist Deborah Knight, and incoming NAB Chief Economist Sally Auld to unpack the key announcements of the cost-of-living budget, what it means for consumers and the economy.

_26.03.2025

Incoming NAB Chief Economist Sally Auld spoke to Fran Kelly on ABC Radio National alongside ANU Economics Professor Warwick McKibbin, about what a tariff war means for Australia’s trading power, the strength of Australia’s manufacturing and her view on the global economy moving forward.

_14.03.2025

When Krissie Jones, NAB’s Small Business Banking Executive, took to the stage in Melbourne for a panel event marking International Women’s Day, it was a story about her grandmother that made everyone pause and consider just how far banking – and society – has come.

_12.03.2025

Is 2025 the year of travel? Australian luggage brand and NAB customer July thinks so, and their global expansion plan proves it.

_28.02.2025 

Speaking on the NAB Broker podcast this week, NAB’s Chief Economist Alan Oster has predicted four more 25bp cuts to take the cash rate to 3.1% in February 2026.

_27.02.2025

Lovestruck Australians are expected to spend more than $21 million on Valentine’s Day flowers this year but new spending insights from NAB reveal we are a nation of last-minute lovers.

_12.02.2025

Record-breaking crowds at the Australian Open have served up a welcome spending boost to Melbourne’s economy with accommodation the big winner over the last fortnight.

_28.01.2025

_27.01.2025

Gen Z is now the most financially confident generation, leapfrogging Gen X and Boomers as more young Aussies turn to social media for money management tips.

_16.01.2025

Here are some of the most in-demand side hustles to help you grow your income and meet your financial goals faster.

15.01.2025

Aussie holidaymakers have helped boost the fortunes of local businesses across the country’s booming tourism hotspots which have soaked up a surge in peak summer spending.

_11.01.2025

New NAB transaction data shows more than two-thirds of Black Friday sales were made in-store across the four-day Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping period.

_04.12.2024

Alan Oster will retire from NAB as Chief Economist after 32 years in the role.

_02.12.2024

When she’s not in the kitchen dishing up her signature prawn curry, NAB Senior Transactional Banking Manager Yusra is helping her customers decipher the complex world of payments.

_28.11.2024

In its global and domestic November Forward View outlooks, the NAB Group Economics team has provided commentary on the strength in the jobs market and tariff threats, while updating its growth forecasts and the outlook for interest rates.

 _21.11.2024

Even in a higher cost of living environment, Australians are proving time is money as they trim back spending to keep home services like cleaners and gardeners. 

_15.11.2024