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Evans tips February rate cut
THE economist who correctly picked the timing of the Reserve Bank’s last interest rate cutting cycle has tipped a further two cuts next year.
Stocks savaged in $30bn wipeout
THE sharemarket faces a tough time clawing back from yesterday’s $30 billion rout, and analysts expect protracted weakness in commodity prices.
S&P backing macro-prudential tools
RATINGS agency Standard & Poor’s says Australia’s banks could benefit from the introduction of macro-prudential measures.
Ad firm oOh!media cuts float size
ADVERTISING company oOh! Media has cut its initial public offering price by more than 20 per cent.
All eyes on Medibank amid high demand
MEDIBANK Private will be on everyone’s watch list when it lists at midday.
SMSF investors turn to bonds
AUSTRALIANS are generally not as interested in bonds as they are in shares. However, this is beginning to change.
Chinese influx to beat Kiwis
THE number of Chinese travellers coming through Sydney Airport will soon overtake those from New Zealand.
Mackenzie’s balancing act
ANDREW Mackenzie’s ever-increasing targets might appear to be a relatively simple strategy.
Penalising big banks is perverse
ANY threat to the financial system is likely to come from small lenders, large institutions.
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