NAB September business survey shows confidence falls to — 13 in third straight monthly drop

NAB September 2026 business survey: confidence fell 4 points to -13 for a third straight monthly decline. Confidence sat 18 points below the long-run average; 22 points lower than a year earlier. Business conditions held at -1; employment dropped 3 points to the lowest level in five years. Capacity utilization edged down 0.2 percentage point to 82.3%, about 1 percentage point above the long-run average. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. NAB — National Australia Bank Ltd. published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 13, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)