NAB revises interest rate forecast, expects RBA to hold for longer

Economy

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

“Global capital embraces safe haven Australia”

Economy

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

The Forward View Australia, September 2025 – resilience persists

Economy

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

NAB Monthly Business Survey August 2025 - confidence continues to lift

Economy

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

The Forward View Australia, August 2025 - Firmer consumer and steady outlook

Economy

Recent data showing encouraging signs for Australian economy. 

25.08.2025 

NAB Monthly Business Survey July 2025 - Confidence continues to lift

Economy

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

West outpaces rest as boom powers national growth

Economy

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

Aussies show signs of recovery in NAB’s Q2 Wellbeing Survey

Economy

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 

Lions fans roared - and so did Melbourne’s economy

Economy

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 

Coming in for landing in a heavy cross wind – The Forward View Australia

Economy

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.

21.07.2025 | 1 min read

Teens surprisingly ‘confident’ about money

Economy

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

Cracking regional tourism spending tipped for extended Easter and ANZAC Day holiday

Economy

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

NAB sees lending rise as buyers regain confidence

Economy

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

Navigating market volatility: Insights from NAB and JBWere experts

Market

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

The banker, the bowser and the community that didn’t give up

Community

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

04.04.2025

Entrepreneurial spirit alive in Australia’s youth, NAB survey reveals

Economy

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

Outgoing NAB Group Chief Economist Alan Oster shares his final Federal Budget analysis

Economy

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

A shift in global economic order

Economy

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

“Tremendous progress but still so much to do”

Economy

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

Luggage to last a lifetime: a travel boom, US expansion and rates-driven business growth for July 

Economy

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 

NAB Chief Economist forecasts more rate cuts: May, August and November

Economy

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

Last-minute lovers to splurge on flowers in Valentine’s Day dash

Economy

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

Australian Open 2025 serves up a grand slam for Melbourne’s economy

Economy

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

Aussies defy high costs to keep travel dreams alive in 2025

Economy

27.01.2025

The viral money trends helping Gen Z save big in 2025

Economy

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

Beyond the 9-5: in-demand side hustles that pay up to $50 per hour

Personal finance

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

The top Aussie holiday hotspots where summer tourists spent up big

Economy

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

Black Friday sees more Aussies back shopping in-store

Economy

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 to retire as Chief Economist of NAB

Economy

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

02.12.2024

Culture, Community and Connection – Yusra’s formula for success.

Customers

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

Jobs, jobs, jobs and the US question mark

Economy

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

Time is money for busy Australian households

Economy

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