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Economics

Aust trade deficit narrows in August to $1.93 billion - ABS

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 SEP 2004
Australia's trade gap with the rest of the world narrowed sharply in August after a five per cent drop in imports, new figures showed today.

ABARE says exports to increase 16 per cent in 2004/05

AAP  |  MONDAY, 20 SEP 2004
Australia's commodity exports are predicted to rise by 16% to a record $96 billion in 2004/05, the nation's chief forecaster said today.

Business expectations continue to accelerate, NAB survey

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 14 SEP 2004
The business sector is optimistic about the future because of the fundamental strength of the Australian economy in August, according to a new survey.

Weak jobs data may mean delayed rate rise: economists

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 9 SEP 2004
Weaker than expected jobs data meant the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) may not have a case to raise interest rates straight after the October election, economists said today.

RBA leaving rates on hold until after election: economists

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 SEP 2004
The Reserve Bank of Australia was leaving interest rates on hold until after the election, economists said today.

Business sector optimistic about future - D&B Survey

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 7 SEP 2004
The business sector is optimistic about the future and unconcerned about potential rises in base interest rates in the near future, according to a new survey.

Job advertisements in newspapers rise 4% in Aug-ANZ

AAP  |  MONDAY, 6 SEP 2004
The number of job advertisements in major metropolitan newspapers rose a seasonally adjusted 4% in August, according to the ANZ job ads survey out today.

Aust bond market opens broadly unchanged ahead of US jobs report

The Australian bond market opened broadly unchanged today as traders awaited an upcoming United States jobs report for their next lead.

Economy well placed for solid growth: Costello

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 SEP 2004
The Australian economy was well placed to maintain solid growth, Treasurer Peter Costello said today.

Aust annual GDP rate wont ease inflation concerns: economists

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 SEP 2004
Australia\'s economic growth came in slightly below expectations for the June quarter, but economists said the solid annual growth rate of 4.1% would do little to ease rising inflation concerns.