Economy
The big four bank's chief economist wants Australia to look beyond the US and UK for ideas.
The Intergenerational Report tells us what we already know — the debt bill is rising and our politicians don't want to talk about tax reform.
A transcript of Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers' comments on some of the major economic issues facing Australia.
In part two of an interview with Capital Brief, the Federal Treasurer makes the case for viewing the economy differently.
In an extensive interview with Capital Brief, the Treasurer lays out his vision for an economy that will be markedly different to the past.
What do you do if record levels of youth unemployment are weighing on confidence? If you’re China, you stop reporting the data altogether.
As home loans become less profitable the banks are shifting attention to business lending. Just as the clouds darken on the credit outlook for the sector.
RBA governor Philip Lowe has used his final appearance in Canberra to urge politicians to brave up to contentious issues like tax reform, housing supply and productivity to ensure Australians’ living standards don’t go backwards.
The latest calls for a super profits tax on banks are unlikely to gain traction in Parliament. But dismiss the idea at your peril.
The big bank's $10 billion profit was solid, but its CEO faces a tricky task in balancing investor demands against the risk of another populist backlash.
Just hours after its exports went sharply backwards, China officially sank into deflation. That will add to pressure on Beijing to shore up the economy.
