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Economists expect a small rise in employment in November

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2003
... still for a fairly steep decline over the past few months," he said. The significant acceleration in domestic economic activity since the official end of hostilities in Iraq earlier in the year had supported the labour market, Mr Bernie said. Commonwealth ...

Greater fiscal discipline needed: OECD

... has said that with farm output likely to recover from the drought and adverse external influences receding, economic activity is projected to gather momentum, despite a cyclical downturn in housing investment. They expect the labour market to improve ...

Commonwealth Bank chief calls for raised labour productivity

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2003
... central to its performance. "They have a responsibility to effect a sound macroeconomic framework that facilitates economic activity. The conduct of fiscal and monetary policy is critical," Mr Murray said. "All the gains we've made over the past 20 years ...

Treasury warns on global recovery

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2003
... expected in the first half of next year. The growth rate of the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index of Economic Activity, which indicates the likely pace of economic activity six to nine months in the future, was above trend in September. Westpac ...

Economic indicator pointing to stronger growth momentum

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2003
A leading indicator of future economic activity rose above its long term trend rate in September, pointing to a stronger growth momentum in the first half of 2004, according to Westpac. The annualised growth rate of the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading ...

Treasury boss pushes reforms to maintain growth

... boost productivity. "In order to maintain this performance, we will need to continue with reforms that free-up economic activity, enhance labour market flexibility, strengthen competition, promote efficient resource allocation, and continue to develop ...

ASX gives no tips on new CEO

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2003
... monetary and fiscal stimulus, particularly in the United States, will create a sustainable recovery," he said. "Economic activity is improving, although outside of Australia, unemployment remains stubbornly high, especially for this stage of the cycle." ...

Annualised growth rate beats long term trend: Westpac/MI

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2003
... half of 2003 and into the first half of 2004, according to the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index of Economic Activity. The annualised growth rate of the index, which normally indicates the likely pace of economic activity six-nine months into ...

Midday market wrap: All Ordinaries trade higher

... in trading this morning. Meanwhile, the results of the latest Westpac/Melbourne Institute's leading index of economic activity has prompted experts to suggest that a rise in interest rates are likely for next year, given the forecasted economic growth ...

Westpac-Melbourne Institute index indicates rise in economic activity

WITH AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 SEP 2003
The outlook for domestic economic activity in 2004 is bright after the fourth consecutive monthly rise in a leading indicator. The annualised growth rate of the Westpac-Melbourne Institute leading index of economic activity was 4.6 per cent in July ...