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Chief economist update: A tiny bug takes down the largest economy

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2020
... of Oz Data revealed in the latest US National Accounts gave meaning to declarations that we are living in unprecedented times. Some would be concerned, but most would understand, reading about the US economy shrinking by 9.5% in the June quarter, given ...

Gold rally continues to hit new highs

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2020
... to hit $2 billion, with inflows of $578 million into the fund this year alone. These inflows highlight the truism that in times of trouble investors turn to gold, ETF Securities chief executive Kris Walesby said. "Without wishing to sound too pessimistic ...

AIST pushes for policy reform

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2020
... institutional capital to fund infrastructure projects. Currently, this type of investment is limited by long project lead times and lengthy procurement processes, regulatory uncertainty (especially in renewables), and bid processes that are short-term ...

Banking crisis more likely in conflicted countries: IMF

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2020
The odds of a country suffering a banking crisis are 2.5 times higher if it is affected by a conflict, according to research from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). IMF economist Rasmane Ouedrago and senior resident representative in South Africa ...

Chief economist update: Cheaper prices not a bargain

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2020
... quarter to minus 0.3% by the end of the June quarter - only the third time Australia has been in deflation. "The previous times were in 1962 and 1997-98," the ABS said. For sure and for certain, you, I and Irene and our uncles love a bargain. This is ...

Chief economist update: Gold 2000

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2020
... longer-lasting negative impact of the pandemic on consumer and business sentiment. As with everything else during these trying times, the coronavirus will dictate what happens to gold.

Hume calls out ERS fake news

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2020
... their balance dipped so low that they couldn't pay the premiums. "A piece of fake news that I've heard repeated too many times is that if a person's balance dips below $6000 as a result of accessing their super funds will have to cancel their insurance ...

Chief economist update: US-China tensions escalate

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUL 2020
... Houston" - Washington Post "U.S. Orders China to Close Houston Consulate, Citing Efforts to Steal Trade Secrets" - The New York Times "China vows retaliation after US ordered its Houston consulate closed within 72 hours" - USA Today The news behind the ...

PSK acquires wealth firm

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUL 2020
... that need assistance in the current challenging operating environment for financial advice. "These are the most difficult times we have ever had to face... it's more important than ever that advisers are able have the best support available to support ...

Bezos adds billions

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUL 2020
... buy the equivalent of 0.868% of the GDP of the United States and 15% of US existing home sales. His fortune is 2,944,647 times the median US household income. Other tech titans also enjoyed a surge driven partly by lockdown measures keeping people at ...