Copper prize awaits for BHP
Anglo’s rejection of BHP was quite simply moronic, and now the ‘Big Australian’ can simply step back and watch as its smaller rival implodes.
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Australians doing it tough can kiss goodbye any chance of an imminent interest rate cut after Wednesday’s higher than expected inflation figure.
Why rates limbo might soon end
Dismal retail sales data would usually lead to widespread speculation of an interest rate cut at the mid-June meeting. But not this time. Here’s why.
All-in on Australia a good idea?
Investors like the plan – so far – but is Lendlease’s strategy to shrink back to Australia really that great?
Anglo, it’s time to say yes to BHP
The board and shareholders of Anglo American should rush to accept BHP’s offer, but only after screwing a little more out of the Big Australian.
Will New Zealand win the inflation race?
Our Reserve Bank could learn some lessons from our colleagues across the ditch when it comes to taming inflation.
Telstra job cuts AI’s first wave
Telstra’s job cuts are brutal, but it’s a sign of things to come for the wider workforce as the AI tsunami looms.
Jim’s Budget still a stinker
The one blessing of Jim Chalmers’ woeful budget is that it isn’t likely to bring on an early election.
Why these two numbers are huge
Two big – and I mean, huge – numbers surfaced Thursday, US inflation and Australian employment figures.
Why inflation trick won’t work
The idea that Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock is going to rush out an interest rate cut because of the budget’s $300 energy rebate inflation trick is silly.
Original URL: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/journalists/terry-mccrann/page/4