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... is the portion of people who told a survey that they would rather invest in a super fund that invests responsibly rather than purely maximises returns.
$10.7 million
... is how much researcher RateCity says will be paid in interest on credit card debts to card providers this festive season. There are 200,000 more credit cards on issue than last Christmas.
$166.8 billion
... is how much business plans to invest this financial year, down 2 per cent on expectations this time last year but an improvement on three months ago.
$1215.30
... is the average we will spend per person on Christmas - $5 more than last year - based on forecasts by IBISWorld.
148.7 cents
... a litre was the national unleaded petrol price last week, up 1.5 cents, the Australian Institute of Petroleum says.
Frequently Asked Questions about this Article…
According to a survey, 54% of people would rather invest in a super fund that invests responsibly rather than one that purely maximizes returns. This preference likely stems from a growing awareness and concern for ethical and sustainable investing practices.
Researcher RateCity estimates that $10.7 million will be paid in interest on credit card debts to card providers this festive season. This is partly due to an increase of 200,000 more credit cards on issue compared to last Christmas.
Businesses plan to invest $166.8 billion this financial year. Although this is a 2% decrease from expectations this time last year, it represents an improvement from three months ago.
The average person is expected to spend $1,215.30 on Christmas this year, which is $5 more than last year, according to forecasts by IBISWorld.
The national unleaded petrol price was 148.7 cents per litre last week, which is an increase of 1.5 cents, as reported by the Australian Institute of Petroleum.
There are 200,000 more credit cards on issue this year compared to last Christmas, which may be attributed to increased consumer spending and the convenience of credit cards during the festive season.
Current business investment plans of $166.8 billion are down 2% from expectations this time last year, but they show an improvement compared to three months ago, indicating a potential recovery or adjustment in business strategies.
The slight increase in Christmas spending to $1,215.30 per person could be influenced by factors such as inflation, economic recovery, or a general increase in consumer confidence and disposable income.
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