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Stimulus stutters amid record unemployment

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2020
... Craig said although the increase in people looking for jobs and in part-time work becoming available might reflect an economy getting back on its feet, JobKeeper remains an issue. The JobKeeper program is scheduled to end in September and whether it ...

Chief economist update: Stop right now, thank you very much

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2020
"The Australian economy is fighting back." Prime Minister Scott Morrison's declaration referring to the bounce back in the Australian labour market wouldn't have rung hollow had it not been for the second wave in Victoria - the country's ...

Saxo Markets adds options to platform

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2020
... international stock options offering," he said. "With the current market volatility and general mood of uncertainty with the economy and society, we have not only seen an increased level of client activity as well as trading volumes, but also a demand ...

Chief economist update: BOJ takes breather on stimulus sprint

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2020
... announced over the past few months in efforts to mitigate the nasty impact of the coronavirus pandemic on its domestic economy. In an emergency meeting on March 16, it doubled the annual pace of ETF and other risky assets purchases to ¥12 trillion from ...

Banks brace for major loan losses

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUL 2020
... macroeconomic data and significant, decisive government action, we still face much uncertainty regarding the future path of the economy," he said. "We ended the quarter with massive loss absorbing capacity - over US$34 billion of credit reserves and ...

Chief economist update: Not easy easing restrictions

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2020
"As the economy reopens, incoming data are beginning to reflect a resumption of economic activity: Many businesses are opening their doors, hiring is picking up, and spending is increasing. Employment moved higher, and consumer spending rebounded strongly ...

Australians without advice struggle in pandemic: Research

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2020
... the first half of the year will forever plague our memories; as both a devastating health crisis and its impact on the economy and people's finances. "The pandemic has changed the way many of us live and work. For the more fortunate, this might provide ...

Insurance premiums soar at Qantas Super

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2020
... will make insurance claims for some types of cover," Qantas said. "The COVID-19 pandemic, the slowdown in the Australian economy, and the temporary stand down of many Australian workers, for example, mean more members are likely to make an insurance ...

LGS certified carbon neutral

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2020
... becoming carbon neutral underlines our long-standing commitment to reducing emissions and contributing to a low-carbon economy. "It demonstrates to our members and the wider community that it is possible to effectively reduce emissions through targeted ...

Chief economist update: We're all Victorians now

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2020
"The Australian economy is going through a very difficult period and is experiencing the biggest contraction since the 1930s... Conditions have, however, stabilised recently and the downturn has been less severe than earlier expected... There has also ...