Individual Profile: Alan Oster

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Chief Economist at NAB

Business confidence

Business confidence and conditions hit new highs

All states recorded an increase in confidence, according to NAB

Expectations for the budget: NAB Chief Economist

Believes the budget will focus more on growth than keeping businesses afloat

Cashless retail rebounds in January: NAB

Small spend share categories – such as takeaway – contributed to the rebound
Tap and go cashless retail

Cashless retail better than expected: NAB

NAB figures show the “feared slowing” of retail has not eventuated

Top Articles

PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards honour Australia’s finest as luxury development takes centre stage

Sterling Global led the winners as 19 organisations were recognised at the 2026 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards.

‘Will you still be here in five years?’: How trust is rewriting the new-home buyer ...

Why trust, transparency and financial certainty are reshaping Australia's new-home market.

Sydney still offers strong investment opportunities for property investors

Sydney still offers investors strong opportunities, with Hotspotting’s Tim Graham naming five Greater Sydney LGAs primed for future price growth.