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Sisyphian challenge

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2008
... claimed the world's financial markets. Financial market loses eroded wealth and confidence and is now shrinking economic activity around the planet. And since we are into metaphors, perhaps authorities are tackling the wrong problem? Instead of forever ...

Mine's bigger than yours

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2008
... bank that matters most - the US Federal Reserve - is fast running out. The longer the financial markets and economic activity remains unresponsive, the more likely that the federal funds rate target -- currently at 1 per cent - will become zero. What ...

Seesaw Margery Daw

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2008
... per cent. The accompanying statement explained that the decision was taken in light of the marked decline in economic activity - consumer and business expenditure and industrial production. The FOMC stated that, 'Business equipment spending and industrial ...

Yen caught in crossfire

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 28 OCT 2008
... through these years was hardly felt. But given the global financial turmoil and the threat of massive slump in economic activity around the world, all hands are needed on deck this time. A sustained appreciation in the yen would cause dislocations in ...

This too shall pass

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2008
... in terms of two consecutive quarters of decline in real GDP. Rather, a recession is a significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months, normally visible in real GDP, real income, employment, industrial ...

The luckier country

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 23 OCT 2008
... dollar's sharp depreciation over the past few months would also help cushion the domestic economy from contracting economic activity in its trading partners. For sure, the Australian equity market will not be immune from the contagion effects of further ...

Three wise economists

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 21 OCT 2008
... capsule, Friedman argued that raising the money supply could increase employment and output -- or more generally economic activity. The Fed has lowered (and will be lowering) interest rates and flooded the economic system with money. This time Bernanke ...

Search for equilibrium

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 20 OCT 2008
... spending - the first since the 1990/91 recession. The US Federal Reserve's Beige Book for September showed that economic activity weakened across all 12 Fed districts, with consumers reducing their spending and businesses concerned over the economic ...

No instant gratification

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 16 OCT 2008
... than 70 per cent of the US economy. In addition, the US Federal Reserve's Beige Book for September showed that economic activity weakened across all 12 Fed districts, with consumers reducing their spending and businesses concerned over the economic outlook. ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2008
... down 99 points at 4,305. In economic news, Westpac and the Melbourne Institute release their leading index of economic activity for August. In company news today, Rio Tinto Ltd and subsidiary Coal & Allied release third quarter reports. Origin Energy ...

Editor's Choice

Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN  |   12:33PM
Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA  |   11:56AM
Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI  |   11:09AM
The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA  |   12:20PM
MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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