Newspaper icon
The latest issue of Financial Standard now available as an e-newspaper
READ NOW

Economics

Crimea makes it domestic

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2014
What's the West gonna do if the referendum gets an "aye" vote to secede? Certainly, they can no longer blame it on the Putin ? and they would even be accused of interfering with a sovereign country's democratic process.

Market wrap PM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2014
The Australian market has opened weaker due to falls by the mining giants and a soft lead from Wall Street.

Never good enough

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2014
In simple terms company profits are rising - good for business investment in buildings, equipment and people - and wages are rising - good for spending and sales and profits.

Market wrap AM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2014
The Australian market looks set to open lower following falls on international markets after China lowers its growth expectations and US data show only modest jobs growth.

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2014
The Australian market has rallied strongly after Russian president Vladimir Putin announced he had no plans to invade Ukraine.

Just jokin' Putin

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2014
While financial markets (and the G7 plus China) would be keeping a close eye on Putin from here on in- just in case - there's no denying that the flow of statistics have been largely on the positive side of late.

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2014
The Australian market looks set to open higher following gains on international markets amid easing after Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would send troops into Ukraine only as "a last resort".

Women on boards have no influence in performance

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 4 MAR 2014
The appointment of women in boards does not necessarily affect company performance or shareholder behaviour, research by University of New South Wales professor Renee Adams has found.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 4 MAR 2014
The Australian market has opened flat after already adjusting to the news of unrest in Ukraine.

Punishing Putin

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 4 MAR 2014
Speaking of Sun Tzu, so far China has been conspicuous in its silence on its stance on Russia. Is it for us? Or against us?