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Chief economist update: Second waving, not drowning

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2020
We're all keeping a firm eye on the second wave tearing through Victoria, but something good Australia's way comes.

Chief economist update: Victoria's secret

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 6 JUL 2020
We're all in this together. What happens in Victoria, unlike in Vegas, likely won't remain in Victoria - the state that accounts for about 25% of Australia's economy.

Chief economist update: A tale of two quarters

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2020
We've seen the worst of times and now the best of times; the virtual freezing of economies leading to bear markets and now, every single index has rallied in a bull market.

Chief economist update: The post-pandemic problem

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2020
Latest CPI data show that despite the trillions of dollars, euro and yen being pumped out the world over, core inflation measures in advanced economies continue to decelerate.

Chief economist update: The All Ords' ups, downs and ups

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2020
This year was going to be a good one for equity market investors, a great year even - until COVID-19 hit.

Chief economist update: Extraordinarily uncertain outlook

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2020
US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has painted an optimistic picture of developments in the US economy while at the same time warning of extraordinary uncertainty.

At least $70bn more in stimulus needed: Grattan

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2020
Australia will have to inject up to $90 billion of additional fiscal stimulus over the next two years if it wants to return the economy to full employment, a new report from Grattan Institute says.

Chief economist update: This rebound is brought to you by the letter V

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2020
The reopening of businesses and the relaxation of social restrictions has re-started the motor of commerce. And, the harder they fall, the stronger they bounce back.

Chief economist update: Premature easing will cost more lives, more rupiahs

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2020
The premature easing of lockdown restrictions in late May and the consequent increase in the rate of infections in India could force another lockdown, compelling both the Modi government and the RBI to implement greater stimulus measures.

Chief economist update: Still the best and better than all the rest

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2020
To put the curse of COVID-19 in perspective, Australia remains the 'Lucky Country' it's been branded.