Business insolvencies surge to record high, driven by construction sector fallout, Bathla Group failure, rising interest rates, higher fuel costs

The number of businesses collapsing into insolvency surged 66 per cent to a record high in August, as rising interest rates and higher fuel costs take their toll on the construction sector. The collapse of Sydney residential developer Bathla Group overwhelmingly drove the big jump in construction insolvencies. Loading… Read the original article here

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Consumer credit score trends and debt behavior in 2026: What borrowers should know to strengthen financial health – KION Central Coast

Credit scores remain one of the most important factors in modern personal finance. They influence everything from loan approvals to interest rates to overall financial flexibility. Higher scores typically unlock lower interest rates and more competitive borrowing options, while lower scores can limit access and increase the cost of financing. On the surface, recent consumer…

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