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The world’s central banks have kickstarted what looks to be an aggressive series of rate cuts and for smalls caps, this just might be the turning point.

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An “unfriendly attack” on a German bank is testing the mettle of a very fragile Europe.

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A rise in Australian bond yields this week shows how a showdown between two elderly and less-than-impressive politicians could send ripples of unease throughout the global system.

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Macron’s snap election could trigger the next debt crisis

This weekend’s elections have the potential to blow out France’s debt and threaten the stability of the eurozone and its single currency.

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Will Australia soon join a quarter of global central banks that have cut their cash rate?

Canada, Europe cut rates. Can Australia follow with monetary policy easing?

The path between taming inflation and avoiding a recession is narrow and getting narrower. 

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The market pared back some of its early losses after the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that thousands of workers left the job market in December.

ASX declines after Wall Street retreats on fading rate-cut hopes

The Australian sharemarket finished lower following a rocky session on Wall Street, even though it pared back some early losses after a weak December jobs report.

  • Millie Muroi
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How central banks saved the world. And will again

Reviled not long ago for letting prices surge, US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and his peers have been anointed by traders as saviours of the world.

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Office towers delivered a negative 1.5 per cent return in the December quarter.

Europe’s central bank sounds a warning on the world’s empty offices

It’s a toxic mix: commercial property companies are over-leveraged, borrowing costs are surging, vacancy rates have risen as people work from home, and property values are falling.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Last mile in the fight against inflation could be a painful slog

Central banks made it clear at a forum in Portugal this week that they are prepared to raise interest rates again, and keep them there as long for as it takes.

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Wall Street is on its way to another positive session.

ASX bounces on Wall Street rally and AGL profit guidance

The Australian sharemarket extended gains on Friday after Wall Street turned solidly higher, the energy sector climbed, and AGL flagged a surge in profits.

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