Vital Signs: the RBA’s still longing for Goldilocks growth
This week's strong growth in full-time employment shows a robust labour market. This only deepens the puzzle of why inflation is so low at the same time.
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As Fed ‘returns to normal,’ is the risk of recession rising? Experts react
The Federal Reserve lifted rates for the second time this year and expects to do so once more, suggesting it's fairly confident the economic recovery will continue. Is it overconfident?
Why Wall Street’s Dow 20,000 is totally meaningless
The world's most famous stock index just broke 20,000 for the first time. Here's why it doesn't really matter.
Yellen’s Fed faces a tricky rates dilemma in 2017 that may end up tripping up Trump
The Fed faces a tough choice on how fast to raise rates in 2017, and Donald Trump may find that it may spoil some of his plans.
Vital Signs: Get ready for the Aussie dollar to fall
All economic data is pointing to disappointing global growth.
Why the Reserve Bank should resist calls to alter its inflation range
There are some good reasons why the RBA should retain its flexibility in managing inflation.
Civil service pay: South Africa has some harsh choices to make
South Africa's government should urgently announce a moratorium on civil service employment growth. The country has reached its upper limit in the number of civil servants that can be sustained.
The Fed and the art of purposeful inactivity
The Fed decided to hold its key interest rate at about zero, but that doesn't mean it did nothing.
How the Federal Reserve keeps the US economy from bonking
My buddy is training for his third Chicago Marathon. I’m preparing for a 10K mud-run. He’s really fit and a family nurse practitioner, so I seek his advice on how to get in shape and what to eat. His advice…
Budget explainer: What do key economic indicators tell us about the state of the economy?
The key economic indicators to look out for on budget night.
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