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Cloudy skies in the land of the rising sun

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2017
... yesterday's report of a massive slump in exports - down 8.0% in the month of April - was indeed an aberration caused by Cyclone Debbie that should correct in the coming months. According to Factset data, iron ore prices have fallen by 31.2% this year ...

Strong quarter for CBA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2017
... detail the performance of its insurance arm, but noted insurance income was affected by bad weather conditions and Cyclone Debbie. Home lending activity grew by 7.8%, but business lending remained subdued. Its overall performance was underpinned by income ...

BTFG drags Westpac performance

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 8 MAY 2017
... lower-fee MySuper products, higher regulatory compliance costs, as well as a spike in general insurance claims from Cyclone Debbie. The life insurance business however, was a standout performer. Cooper attributed this to the quality of products and its ...

Expanding expansion in manufacturing

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2017
... public infrastructure projects are fuelling demand for building materials, metals, transport equipment and others. Cyclone Debbie appears to have dampening activity in Queensland and Northern NSW, although the direct impact on manufacturing has not been ...

Not as good as the headline

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
... "Non-monetary gold" exports remained as volatile as always, up 33% in February after dropping by 18% in the previous month. Cyclone Debbie would have a negative impact on export shipments, at least in the short-term. The 5.0% drop in imports provides ...
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