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US enters recession - or does it?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUL 2022
... enters a recession. The NBER defines a recession as "a significant decline in economic activity that is spread across the economy and lasts more than a few months." Also, while this committee rules when a recession starts, it traditionally waits months ...

Federal Reserve delivers 0.75bp rate rise

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2022
... offer any explicit guidance on the size of the next rate move," Miller said. "Powell said that he did not believe the economy was in recession, citing a 'very strong labour market' as evidence. "The accompanying Statement from the FOMC also implied that ...

Treasurer responds to dour inflation, growth

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2022
... expect inflation to peak towards the end of the year, before moderating next year. While attributing the inflation in the economy to primarily global factors, he announced the government is very focused on domestic factors as well. Chalmers said the ...

Equities challenged but opportunities are there

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2022
... dislocation down the track. It's not an easy task, charting a course between vanquishing inflation without tipping the economy into recession, he said. During a tightening cycle when the world is confronting inflation -which is at its highest level in ...

RBA scenario implies record costs: UBS

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022
... need to chart a credible path back to 2-3%." Lowe said the RBA is seeking ways to return to the target range whereby the economy continues to grow, and unemployment stays low. However, he conceded that the path ahead is narrow and clouded with uncertainties. ...

Josh Frydenberg joins Goldman Sachs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022
... Frydenberg enjoyed a distinguished political career and that he is widely recognised for his effective management of the economy during the pandemic. Commenting on his new role, Frydenberg said: "I am pleased to join Goldman Sachs which is the pre-eminent ...

Treasurer announces RBA review

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUL 2022
... face difficulties as interest rates rise, with implications for their ability to service that debt, consumption and the economy more broadly." However, she believed there are several factors that suggest considerable resilience in the household sector ...

Is the wage price spiral narrative a lie?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 18 JUL 2022
... drivers of inflation. The ACTU said: "New research shows that big businesses are actively making choices which harm the economy and are putting millions of households under financial stress in order to increase their margins and secure record chief executive ...

Rate rises more likely after unemployment plunge

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUL 2022
... by 50 basis points at its August meeting, with several increases potentially following after that depending on how the economy reacts to the mega rate rises of June and July." He said that with interest rates rising globally, equity markets would continue ...

ETF flows up despite volatility: Vanguard

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022
... exporter, Australia stands to benefit from higher commodity prices, which will help offset weakness in other parts of the economy." Akin to Tieu, Gray said clients continue to invest to finance long-term goals and follow a balanced strategy.