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The RBA, China and the US market
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The RBA, China and the US market
All eyes were on the RBA but many are ignoring the structural issues in the Australian economy. 
James Gruber | 10 February 2024
Earnings season insights
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Earnings season insights
The slowing economy shows in FY23 results; guidance for FY24 soft.
Peter Warnes | 06 September 2023
Super funds' BIG problem
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Super funds' BIG problem
Large inflows into super funds are forcing them to invest in illiquid, unlisted assets, according to this investment industry executive.
James Gruber | 10 August 2023
What's next for the RBA?
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What's next for the RBA?
With the first rate pause of the current hiking cycle here and the flagged departure of controversial Reserve Bank of Australia governor Phillip...
Joshua Peach | 23 July 2023
Bank of England delivers bumper 50bps rate hike
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Bank of England delivers bumper 50bps rate hike
As recessionary concerns grow and mortgage mayhem continues to hit consumers, the Bank of England's battle to contain the fire of inflation has...
Ollie Smith | 22 June 2023
AustralianSuper positioned for a recession as RBA hikes again
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AustralianSuper positioned for a recession as RBA hikes again
Australia’s most powerful CIO says people will forgive central banks for sparking a recession, but they won't forgive them for ongoing...
Sarah Dowling | 08 June 2023
RBA hikes again with more rate rises likely
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RBA hikes again with more rate rises likely
Increased debt servicing costs may mean less profits for individual companies and less money to invest in the business or pay in dividends. Here's...
Megan Neil | 06 June 2023
APRA firm on lending buffer despite concerns for 'mortgage prisoners'
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APRA firm on lending buffer despite concerns for 'mortgage prisoners'
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority says its serviceability buffer is not 'unduly impeding' people's ability to refinance their home loans...
Megan Neil | 01 June 2023
Wesfarmers set to benefit as the retail honeymoon ends
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Wesfarmers set to benefit as the retail honeymoon ends
Wesfarmers says it is well positioned as consumers pull back on discretionary spending and seek value, although some ASX-listed retailers are facing...
Megan Neil | 31 May 2023
Former RBA governor says APRA may need to lower lending buffers
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Former RBA governor says APRA may need to lower lending buffers
Former RBA governor Ian Macfarlane says current serviceability buffer rules are making it difficult to refinance, warning the government may need to...
James Gruber | 25 May 2023