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Widening of trade deficit in September

AAP | MONDAY, 1 NOV 2004

A modest widening in Australia's trade deficit for September remains consistent with an interest rate tightening bias. The balance on goods and services for September came in at an adjusted $2.105 billion deficit, from a downwardly revised deficit of ...

All eyes this week on RBA governor speech: economists

Reserve Bank Governor Ian Macfarlane will this week outline the global economy's impact on Australia, with analysts watching hawkishly for any indication of future policy. With the RBA deciding last week to hold official interest rates, there will be ...

RBA expected to hold rates, but hikes will come

Australia's effervescent economy will force interest rates to rise soon but most economists think the Reserve Bank will wait for further evidence of a global upswing before hiking rates. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept rates on hold for ...

Higher budget surplus has little economic implications: HSBC economist

AAP | TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2003

A better than expected budget surplus was not necessarily an indication that the economy was performing stronger than expected, according to economists. Australia's 2002/03 Budget produced a final surplus of $7.5 billion, compared to the $3.9 billion ...

As rate cut predictions surface, Deputy PM indicates support for RBA judgement

WITH AAP | THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2003

Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson has refused to comment on whether the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) should follow the Fed's lead and reduce interest rates, following the US central bank's 25bps cut overnight. "I've always respected their independence ...

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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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