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Economics

Chief economist update: Hostage to speculations

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAR 2018
Speculations are making it more difficult for the Bank of Japan to achieve its goals.

Chief economist update: She'll be right, mate!

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAR 2018
Australian business and consumer sentiment prove resilient to international ructions.

Chief economist update: The uncertainty that is Trump

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAR 2018
It still is the best of times for the US economy for in spite of President Donald Trump's micro-management, Wall Street's still in the green so far this year.

Chief economist update: The art of the deal exemplified

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAR 2018
US President Trump did what he promised he would, placing tariffs on foreign imports of steel and aluminium. But now there's grace for America's allies.

Chief economist update: Australia cruising at low altitude

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAR 2018
Latest National Accounts data explains the RBA's inaction over monetary policy in 2017 and the change in expectations from two rate hikes this year to nil.

Chief economist update: Next move in rates will likely be up, but it's not certain

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 MAR 2018
With the economy moving in the right direction, and interest rates still quite low, it is likely that the next move in interest rates in Australia will be up, not down.

Chief economist update: The other president for life in the making

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 6 MAR 2018
Russia's strengthening economy and credit ratings in the face of sanctions could, like China's President Xi, make Putin president for life.

Chief economist update: The risks just got real

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 5 MAR 2018
Should Trump go ahead and sign the 25/20 tariff into law? Trump-flation wins and central banks would be getting what they've been wishing for all along, higher inflation.

Chief economist update: Trump spoils for war

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAR 2018
If the imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminium spirals into a world war on trade, it would be a justifiable reason of concern for Wall Street.

Chief economist update: Australia low on credit

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 1 MAR 2018
Those still expecting the Reserve Bank of Australia to raise the official cash rate - even at least once in 2018 - may have to re-think their call.