Archive for June 2022
COVID relief is over for business owners, and now the struggle is real
We don’t like to focus on the negative, but bear with us on this one. Small business owners currently face government legislated (and industry-led) wage and superannuation increases, increasing energy and supply costs, a tight labour market, increased pressure from the ATO…where can a business owner – who employs Australians and supports the Australian economy…
Read MoreWhat a Labor government means for small business
After 9 years of Liberal government, small business is watching with bated breath to see if Labor is able to support them in the way that they need. Here’s what they’ve promised so far… Albanese has enacted his campaign promise of a minimum wage increase of at least 5.2%, in line with headline inflation – see…
Read MoreEconomic outlook: consumer position, cost of living, property and investment
Australian businesses are having a tough time. Australian consumers however, have money in their pocket. Here are some statistics from the Australia Bureau of Statistics June report. Slower consumer spending over the last two years means Australians have saved quite a bit of money, and their spending grew the Australian economy by 0.8% during the March…
Read MoreMarket Update: May 2022
Article by Matt Sherwood, Head of Investment Strategy, Multi Asset @ Perpetual
Read MoreMarket Update: Recession risk and the audacity of hope
Article by Matt Sherwood, Head of Investment Strategy, Multi Asset @ Perpetual
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