War and price: oil’s impact on your bank balance
An expanding war in the Middle East has already pushed crude oil prices higher, so what does that mean for your hip pocket?
Economics
Review of CGT and negative gearing a step too far
The federal government review of capital gains tax and negative gearing, on top of stage 3 tax cut changes and proposed changes to super, is clearly targeted at the aspirational.
Conflict threatens spike at bowser
While motorists have benefited from falling petrol prices in recent months, drivers could be in for higher costs at the bowser.
Has Qatar given Virgin’s Jayne Hrdlicka a second wind?
The Virgin boss is meant to be on the way out, but her landmark Qatar deal changes the equation with the airline’s private equity owners.
IMF pours cold water on a pre-election cash splash
The Washington-based fund says an unexpected increase in government spending risks prolonging already persistent inflation, forcing the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates higher for longer.
Global funds now want a slice of NBN’s fast fibre
The Australian broadband operator has just tapped investors for $3bn, putting it on the path of financial discipline.
Firms feeling heat from surge in late payments
An increasing number of businesses are being hamstrung by a surge in late payments, which is ramping up the pressure on them as they cope with the impact of cost-of-living rises.
China’s bazooka stimulus boosts hopes of a revival
The Chinese government surprised global markets with a series of significant policy announcements that could boost its economy and offer sharemarket opportunities for investors.
How Qatar’s Virgin stake will change aviation
Cashed-up Qatar will likely use Virgin as cover to get more flights into Australia, which ultimately means serious competition for travellers. But what does it mean for Qantas?
Retail spending rebound dims chance of a rate cut
Labor’s overhauled stage three tax cuts — and strange weather — have been credited with driving consumers back to shops, cafes and restaurants, but a lack of spending in one area raises alarm.
China stimulus spurs growth target: ANZ
China should come close to hitting its 5 per cent growth target for the year following the latest wide-ranging stimulus measures, experts say.
Resources rebound could spell more records for share market
Resources stocks have surged 17 per cent in a month but are still in negative territory for 2024. Experts examine the outlook.
Resources rebound could spell more records for share market
Resources stocks have surged 17 per cent in a month but are still in negative territory for 2024. Experts examine the outlook.
Covid productivity bubble ‘has burst’
New data shows the return of pre-pandemic weak productivity growth.
Stalled spend lifts surplus to $15bn
As Jim Chalmers heralded the budget upgrade as a result of expenditure restraint rather than higher taxes, Treasury figures showed the improvement was largely the result of deferred spending.
Treasurer dubious on negative gearing reform
As the political stoush over negative gearing intensifies, Jim Chalmers backed in Anthony Albanese’s scepticism over winding back the tax concession for property investors.
Iron ore soars on new China property stimulus
The price of iron ore surged again on Monday, but wild swings in commodity prices are posing a major challenge to the mining sector’s green ambitions.
Investors watch on as US cuts, RBA holds and China surprises
What are Australian investors meant to make of a flurry of economic activity in the world’s major markets?
Inflation, interest rates and silly government games
You have every right to feel confused about what’s going on with interest rates. Here’s why Australia isn’t following other countries’ cuts – yet.
How Northcape jumped ship but still caught Nvidia wave
When Northcape Capital’s Fleur Wright first visited Nvidia in 2018 there was no hint of the generative AI boom which erupted later. But she says it’s still early days.
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