Derek Rose
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
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- Latest publication
- Aug 3, 2026
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- Jul 7, 2026
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Insurance, wages and interest rates drive 25% jump in small business costs (opens the original)
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If you like this article, share it with your friends. Australia’s 2.7 million small businesses are being squeezed, with their costs up by almost a quarter since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report by a business-focused bank. AMP Bank Go on Tuesday released its inaugural Small Business Cost Pressure Index, which indicates that key business costs climbed by 24.6% from March 2020 to March 2026, and are on track to jump by a total of 27.1% You've reached your article limit.
Myer blames cost-of-living pressures for sharp drop in consumer spending (opens the original)
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If you like this article, share it with your friends. Consumer spending has tanked in recent weeks as households cut back because of higher fuel prices, interest rate hikes and a weaker housing market, a leading department store chain says. Myer Group, which operates the namesake department store and five clothing chains, said sustained cost-of-living pressures had driven consumer sentiment to its lowest level in recent times. Trading had been mixed during the second half, with a strong recovery
Amazon bets big on Prime Day as cash-strapped Aussies hold out for sales (opens the original)
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If you like this article, share it with your friends. The world’s biggest retailer is primed for a shopping bonanza as cash-strapped customers increasingly wait for major sales events to pounce on bargains. Amazon on Tuesday kicked off its seven-day Prime Day sale, one of its three big events of the year. The e-commerce giant has hired hundreds of seasonal workers for the event, which features discounts on items ranging from electronics to fashion to books and toys. You've reached your article l
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