Be a good troubleshooter, don't mince your words, says broker
But NAB economics guru gives optimistic post-Budget rate forecast
Cash rate forecasted to drop to 3.1% by early 2026
Garden State suffering falling prices, poor confidence, restrictive tax regime
Retail rebounds into positive territory, but confidence remains below average
Business conditions weaken further, with forward indicators pointing to ongoing challenges
Growth in house prices and rents slows across Australia
Confidence levels for the next 12 months see slight decline
Major bank now anticipates earlier cash rate cut
Confidence turns negative, with significant falls in several industries
