Government debt
- Opinion
- Australia votes
A message to the major parties: Embrace reform or end up like the Romans
The fall of the Roman Empire could have been avoided if they embraced real reform. It’s a message that rings true in our current timid political climate.
- William Bennett
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- Analysis
- Australia votes
The Allan key: Has the state government unlocked fortress Victoria for the Libs?
Victoria has long been Labor’s progressive citadel, an electoral stronghold across state and federal politics. But the red wall may be crumbling.
- Shaun Carney
- Opinion
- Sovereign wealth
There are better things for Trump to do with America’s cash – if it had any
Donald Trump has ordered the creation of an American sovereign wealth fund. There are many reasons why America doesn’t need one - and can’t afford one.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
- Opinion
- Trump's White House
The $58 trillion shadow hanging over Trump’s return
Donald Trump’s inauguration and expectations of the tumult he will release on day one of his administration have deflected attention from the emergence of a familiar threat to US stability.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
- Opinion
- Opinion
The dirtiest word in economics is neither good nor bad
It gets politicians and the public agitated, but managing this essential element of every economy is crucial to nation building.
- Allison Schrager
The treasurer says Victoria’s economy is improving. Economists say otherwise.
Who doubts Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas’ fiscal repair strategy? It’s the economists, stupid.
- Chip Le Grand
State’s financial watchdog slams ‘reactive’ budget with no long-term plan
The auditor-general has warned that prolonged operating losses and cash deficits are not financially sustainable following a review of the state’s reports for the past financial year.
- Kieran Rooney and Annika Smethurst
- Opinion
- Currencies
Rampant US dollar sends a threatening message to the rest of the world
The greenback has surged against currencies of America’s major trading partners since the election, sounding a warning for the global economy.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
Miles plays down credit rating fears amid election borrowing spree
The premier has sought to allay fears that the cost of his election promises would jeopardise Queensland’s credit rating.
- Cameron Atfield and Catherine Strohfeldt
- Opinion
- Inside China
China’s big fiscal stimulus package is coming
The value of the country’s exports grew by 2.4 per cent last month, way short of the 8.7 per cent growth experienced in August.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
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