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Chief economist update: Australians not confident enough

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2020

... concerns over the impact of the bushfires, floods and the coronavirus. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment rose 2.3% to 95.5 in February from 93.4 in the previous month. The NAB business confidence index improved to -1 in January ...

Lowe snaps back at critics

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2020

... been more difficult, and the economy would have been weaker." The suggestion that low rates were impacting consumer sentiment had been making the rounds for some time, though Lowe said the decision to keep rates low has assisted with both sides of the ...

Chief economist update: Australians all let's not rejoice

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2020

... are not singing and dancing to this upbeat classic by Katrina and the Waves. The Westpac/Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment survey shows that consumer pessimism has deepened in January. The consumer index fell from a reading of 95.1 in December 2019 ...

China's growth to slow: PIMCO

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 8 JAN 2020

... as a signal of a turning point away from further escalation," the research said. "The boost to business and consumer sentiment may help stabilize recent trends of slowing domestic demand, peaking property volume, and sluggish investment spending." PIMCO ...

Chief economist update: It's Christmas time in the city

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 9 DEC 2019

... be preparing resumption of nuclear testing. "...but the fire is so delightful." The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index's preliminary estimate rose to a reading of 99.2 in December from 96.8 in November. This is better than consensus ...

Chief economist update: US consumer power

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 25 NOV 2019

... week before. The answer could be in the US consumer. They are optimistic. The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index rose to 96.8 in November - its highest reading in four months - from 95.5 in the previous month. The report noted stated ...

Chief economist update: How low will Lowe go?

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 15 NOV 2019

... as December this year. November 12: NAB Business Survey. November 13: Westpac-Melbourne Institute index of consumer sentiment (along with retail sales - released on November 4). November 13: Wage Price Index November 14: Australian Labour Force Report ...

Chief economist update: RBA rate cut outlook

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 31 OCT 2019

... businesses and consumers as evidenced by the latest NAB Business survey and the Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index. And of course, there was also the better-than-expected employment report. So it's all go to never never? No more ...

Chief economist update: Is the A$ becoming a safe-haven currency?

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 28 OCT 2019

... among Australian businesses and consumers. Why would the RBA ponder zero and QE otherwise? Latest business and consumer sentiment surveys are down and the IMF has recently slashed Australia's GDP growth forecasts by 0.5 percentage points to 1.7% ...

Chief economist update: Negative bang for RBA, government's buck

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 10 OCT 2019

... cash rate to 0.75% and the Morrison government's July tax rebate, the latest Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment survey delivers a grim warning to us, Australians all. The consumer sentiment index fell from a reading of 98.2 in September ...

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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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