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Aussie investors push tobacco exclusions

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 3 APR 2017
... emerging markets or sectors like cosmetics and skincare," Benkendorf said. "What we don't own, just by style, is energy/commodity type businesses. They're more cyclical, they're very capital intensive, they're economic returns are low; they're mean reverting ...

One small rise in rates, one giant step towards normalisation

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAR 2017
... of climbing, the US dollar index fell by 1.1% and the yield on 10-year US Treasuries fell by 10 bps to 2.5%. And oh, commodity prices also soared. The Reuters/Jefferies CRB index closed 1.7% higher signalling optimism over global growth. All these because ...

Good for now worrying for later

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAR 2017
... growth picture that we are more concerned about, particularly as the contributions from LNG exports, temporarily higher commodity prices and the residential construction boom fade, putting pressure on the labour market. However, the RBA has made it clear ...

Pzena grows local team

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAR 2017
... in Sydney. He will work closely with David Taylor, who heads the local business. Whymper-Williams spent 20 years in commodity and energy broking in Europe and the Asia Pacific where he was responsible for establishing and developing several domestic ...

Steady as she grows

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAR 2017
... improve over recent months. Business and consumer confidence have both picked up" and this "has contributed to higher commodity prices, which are providing a boost to Australia's national income". "The Australian economy is continuing its transition ...

Going good but there are risks

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 6 MAR 2017
... similar to the RBA's - are: "further shrinkage in mining investment, though at a slower pace, and a continued rise in non-commodity investment. Record low interest rates, currency depreciation and favourable business conditions on other fronts will support ...

Bump in business confidence and conditions

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2017
... Economics is also wary over the longer-term growth outlook, "as the contribution from LNG exports, temporarily higher commodity prices and the residential construction boom fade, keeping pressure on the labour market". However, should the January business ...

APRA urges banks to raise capital

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2017
... International Monetary Funds' annual review of the Australian financial system, which noted Australia's robust economy despite commodity price and mining investment bust. The IMF encouraged Australian authorities to remain vigilant and continue to enhance ...

RBNZ on steady

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2017
... at 1.75% at the conclusion of its 9 February meeting, noting the improvement in the global outlook, "The recovery in commodity prices and more positive business and consumer sentiment in advanced economies have improved the global outlook."... and increased ...

RBA joins the bulls in central bank shop

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 FEB 2017
... improved over recent months. Business and consumer confidence have both picked up" and this "has contributed to higher commodity prices, which are providing a boost to Australia's national income." In Australia, the economy is continuing its transition ...