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What does the RBNZ rate cut mean to Australia?

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024
... point cut in September is clear. This move would send a powerful signal that the Fed is serious about steering the US economy away from the brink of recession." Markets were thrown into chaos just last month after higher-than-expected US unemployment ...

ASX sued by ASIC for alleged misleading statements

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2024
... project of "fundamental significance", replacing critical national infrastructure crucial to the operation of the Australian economy. "Its critical importance was all the more reason ASX needed to ensure it told the Australian public the truth about ...

BHP, Rio Tinto, Qantas back carbon credits fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2024
... partnership and commitment highlight the importance of high-integrity carbon credits in the transition to a low-carbon economy," he said. "This fund represents not only an investment in carbon abatement but a significant milestone in Australia's carbon ...

Wollemi Capital appoints former state Treasurer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2024
... said, "I think this shows my faith in the economic benefits and opportunities of the energy transition and in a low carbon economy. "Australian and global businesses have already realised the financial strengths of protecting the environment though many ...

Trump victory will jostle trade war, interest rates: Morningstar

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2024
... Japan's Nikkei plunge 12% on Tuesday and the S&P500 drop 3% a few days before off the back of data pointing to a slowing US economy. "I don't have a strong conviction around this Trump II scenario coming to pass, particularly given how dynamic ...

BlackRock names Asia Pacific operations chief

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 AUG 2024
... BlackRock's growth initiatives throughout the region to align with the structural changes taking place in the global economy," she said. "These market forces - be they digital disruption, demographic divergence, transition to a low-carbon economy ...

Australia sees jump in zombie companies

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 8 AUG 2024
... continued to rise, indicating that the market is not concerned about the potential negative impact of these companies on the economy. In addition, stress tests on 45,000 active companies indicated that a two-fold increase in interest rates could turn ...

Australians urged to consider bequests amid $5.4tn wealth transfer

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 8 AUG 2024
... wealth Michael Saadie said the nation should consider contributing more. "Australia is a fortunate country with a strong economy, wealth, and a relatively small population. However, our giving to charitable organisations through bequests significantly ...

RBA on hold: Experts split on 2024 cut

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 AUG 2024
... until Q2 2025," Bloxham said. "The RBA noted in its statement that the 'gap between aggregate demand and supply in the economy is larger than previously thought'. Considering this, alongside the higher GDP growth profile, a higher underlying ...

Chalmers 'confident but not complacent' on economic prospects

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 AUG 2024
... Chalmers said at a press conference. However, Chalmers said despite the volatility, he has a positive outlook for Australia's economy. "We are confident about the Australian economy, we are confident we can continue to see inflation moderate," Chalmers ...