The monthly CommBank Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index fell by 0.2% in February.
The bank notes that Valentine’s Day failed to invigorate spending with consumers pulling back most on recreation (down 1.6%) and hospitality (down...
The monthly CommBank Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index was flat in January, unchanged at 153.4.
Modest spending increases were seen across six of the 12 spending categories, with the most notable uplifts seen in spending...
The CommBank Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index rose by 1.3% to 156.9 in November. This was led by a 5.7% jump in spending on household goods as shoppers took advantage of Black Friday...
Australians are freeing up more of their wallet for discretionary purchases with a focus on value and convenience, according to the latest CommBank iQ ‘Cost of Living Insights’ analysis.
Overall spending continues to...
The monthly CommBank Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index declined 0.7% in September to 146.7, despite increased recreation spending around the AFL and NRL grand finals.
Six of the 12 spending categories saw a decline...
Retailers are welcoming an expected $69.7 billion boost in retail sales during the six-week peak season lead up to Christmas, marking a 2.7% increase on last year’s figures.
New research from Roy Morgan...
The CommBank Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index rose by 1.8% in August to 154.3 as consumers splurged in the lead-up to an early Father’s Day.
10 of the 12 spending categories rose in the...
The monthly CommBank Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index was flat in July, unchanged at 148.2.
Modest spending increases were seen across seven of the 12 spending categories, with the most notable uplifts in household goods (up 1.3%),...
