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HSBC receives ESG accolades, criticism on same day

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 27 JAN 2022
... of 100. "Climate risk is a strategic priority for HSBC. It is committed to achieving net zero in its own operations and supply chain by 2030, and financed emissions by 2050, or sooner," S&P's report noted. However, Market Forces UK said this net zero ...

Tasmania leads economic recovery

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 JAN 2022
... monetary stimulus. Unemployment rates are historically-low across much of the nation," James said. "Labour is in short supply across many industries - a reflection of current COVID-related self-isolation requirements and border restrictions. Ahead, the ...

Centuria snaps up six industrial assets for $132m

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 24 JAN 2022
... markets that are in high demand from ecommerce operators seeking close proximity to densely populated areas to improve supply chain efficiencies. Among the "mixed bag" of acquisitions is an eight-hectare site in the North Melbourne industrial market ...

Residential property demand to weaken

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 JAN 2022
... year ago. However, Lawless said it's too early to forecast if this trend will prevail in 2022. "Overall advertised supply levels generally remain below average across most of the capitals suggesting sellers are still benefitting from strong selling ...

Tight labour market not yet producing wage growth

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 24 JAN 2022
... Paul Bloxham expects headline CPI inflation to increase to 3.1% year on year in Q4 2021. He observes that both demand and supply side factors should continue to offer support for higher inflation. However, Bloxham notes Australia's inflation story appears ...

Inflation to retreat in 2022: Fund manager

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 JAN 2022
... will also fade in the same year. The combination of fiscal stimulus and an outpouring of consumption have exacerbated the supply chain issues will help drive higher inflation levels. Yet, in line with rising interest rates, Taylor said inflation will ...

Macquarie AM reveals outlook for 2022

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 21 JAN 2022
... for continued strong global growth this year, and the view that developed world inflation will peak as ongoing demand and supply mismatches across the economy are resolved but remain elevated through the year. "Through these unpredictable times, we remain ...

Positive hiring outlook for 2022: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JAN 2022
... need for Australian businesses to shore up their attraction and retention strategies to strengthen their domestic talent supply, as well as investing in skills development to address skills gaps over the long-term, he added. While these growth ambitions ...

Net zero banks fund $3.5bn in carbon: Market Forces

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 18 JAN 2022
... of 15 coal power stations. "The International Energy Agency (IEA) has made it clear there is no room for new fossil fuel supply projects if we are to achieve the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement," Market Forces campaigner Jack Bertolus said. "Yet ...

Water, water everywhere but nothing to drink

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 18 JAN 2022
... restrictions and the re-opening of businesses due to increased vaccinations, they have. But it opened another Pandora's Box where supply failed to catch up with the unleashing of pent-up demand, sending inflation higher. The Omicron variant that reared ...