Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke of plans to further open up the Chinese economy this week - and the world economy should hope US president Trump feels vindicated by this.
The economic credentials and plans of the two major parties are shaping up as a big election battleground.
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While many market observers blame growing concerns about inflation for the stock market crash, the real culprit may be fears that the economy is about to slow.
Inflation may be a bull market’s greatest enemy.
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While many market observers blame the growing threat of inflation for the stock market crash, the real culprit may be concerns that the economy is about to slow.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has changed what goes into its inflation calculation.
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New Zealand’s new government wants the central bank to focus on maximising employment. But experience from other countries shows this is unlikely to change policy.
Treasurer Scott Morrison is eager to point out jobs growth, but wages growth remains stubbornly slow.
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A new report suggests the board of the Reserve Bank of Australia should income a “representative of the poor”. This is a proposal worthy of consideration.