26/10/2026
Australia's economic 'misery' is at its highest level since 2023, according to new analysis from the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA).
CEDA's Misery Index combines three economic indicators – inflation, interest rates and unemployment – to measure economic wellbeing.
The latest findings show that higher interest rates and sticky inflation are the main drivers of economic misery, with a softening jobs market adding to the pressure.
Against that backdrop, taking on additional debt can make a strained financial situation worse. Rising interest rates make existing debt more expensive to service, while taking on more debt can further stretch household budgets and increase the risk of falling behind on repayments. Once that happens, it can be hard to get back on track, and missed repayments can leave a black mark on your credit report for several years.
Before taking out another loan or using credit to cover day-to-day expenses, consider whether you can comfortably afford the repayments.
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