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Chief economist update: Chinese green shoots?

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 2 DEC 2019

... China's economy could weaken further should the "phase one deal" between the US and China fail and the additional 15% US tariffs on around US$156 billion worth of imports from China take effect on December 15. Not a good 2020 start.

Chief economist update: US consumer power

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 25 NOV 2019

... Michigan warns: "There is little point in dismissing the significant risks from potential negative shocks, associated with tariffs, impeachment, the presidential election, global growth, and geopolitical events."

Chief economist update: Cloudy 2020 vision for OECD

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2019

... administration officials considering starting a new trade investigation into the EU as the window closes on imposing auto tariffs." This equals more uncertainty for business and with it, continued postponement of business investment. The risk of a further ...

The AUD is key

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 18 NOV 2019

... the domestic economy. Australian exporters would find their wares more competitive in the world market (even with higher tariffs). Not only that, exporters would receive an extra boost from their US dollar - or euro or yen or pound or yuan) earnings ...

Chief economist update: Are capital markets the next Sino-US battleground?

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 30 SEP 2019

... scheduled for October 10-11. Deal or no deal news has dominated financial market trading since Trump first declared increased tariffs on steel and aluminium back in March 2018, followed by the trade war with China. Sure there were brief periods of peace ...

Chief economist update: Future path of fed funds rate

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2019

... all reliant on Trump and his war on trade. With one stroke of his pen or a flip of his toupee, he could up the ante on tariffs, ensuring he gets the zero (even negative) interest rates - plus QE - he's been bugging Powell to implement.

Chief economist update: Foolish takeaway on US-China talks

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2019

... hopin' and thinkin' and prayin'" that a deal would be done and the planet would revert to pre-Trump's tariffs and China's (and other US trading partners') retaliation. But we've all seen this before. We've been fooled ...

Chief economist update: The fear of Brexit

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 29 AUG 2019

... trade across the border could be severely hampered. Manufacturers fret about the effect on just-in-time supply chains of tariffs and non-tariff barriers. Farmers and fishers are worried about duties on sheep, beef and fish exports. Service businesses ...

Chief economist update: What price Australian budget surplus?

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 27 AUG 2019

... Papers were compiled before it was made public on April 2 this year - a month (May 5) before Trump announced the lifting of tariffs on US$200 billion worth of Chinese products from 10% to 25% starting the 10th of May, and a few months prior to the recent ...

Chief economist update: Trump should read Frank

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 26 AUG 2019

... China, including bringing your companies HOME and making your products in the USA. I will be responding to China's Tariffs this afternoon. This is a GREAT opportunity for the United States." Upping the ante on his trade war with China: "China should ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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