Economy

ASIC: a whimpering watchdog

Where is corporate oversight in Australia? Clearly, it’s not coming from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. Numerous groups have advocated for a full investigation into the corporate watchdog. Independent economist, John Adams has chronicled […]

Analysis

The oil market and Iran war shock

Less demand, more production, and inventory drawdowns prevented a larger price spike. A quick supply recovery is essential to avoid further damage to the global economy. (IMF Blog: Jean-Marc Natal and Azim Sadikov) The largest […]

News Wire

China’s island paradise on show

As midsummer arrives in the Northern Hemisphere, Hainan, China, welcomes its annual island-wide carnival. The 2026 (27th) Hainan Island Carnival will be held from July 18 to August 18, extending a vibrant summer invitation to […]

Markets

ASX ends week down

Australia’s sharemarket finished the week on a firmer note but still ended lower overall as investors navigated geopolitical tensions, shifting interest rate expectations and mixed commodity prices. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 rose 43.5 points, or […]