Business

Who will pick up the tools?

The COVID-19 pandemic reveals Australia’s vulnerability: a narrow, fragile manufacturing base akin to a developing nation 7 June 2020 | Peter Roberts, @AuManufacturing (Image: Justin Bautista) When the states and federal government woke up to […]

Economy

Shares defy a wall of worry

Despite all the bad news there is some logic behind the 39% rally on global shares 6 June 2020 | Shane Oliver, AMP Capital  Share markets continued to power up over the last week as developed countries […]

Finance

A bounce is not a recovery

The market has bounced back from its COVID-19 low but what will stop the market returning to the pre-coronavirus high? 2 June 2020 | Roger Montgomery (Image: Danilo Batista) The worst seems to be over. […]

Economy

Trading Places

Trade consultancy ITS Global looks at the numbers, which Australian industries could face tough times ahead; and how real or large is the risk to trade with China? 29 May 2020 | Khalil Hegarty, ITS […]

Economy

China-Kiwi conundrum

Architect of China-NZ Free Trade Agreement says Australia and New Zealand have almost identical ties with China but “can’t easily explain” why Australia and China don’t get on 28 May 2020 | Marcus Reubenstein (Image: APAC […]

Economy

Silent partner on the road to recovery

Prime Minister Scott Morrison outlines his recovery plans for Australia without a single mention of exports or China 26 May 2020 | Marcus Reubenstein (Image: Kristina Flour) Prime Minister Scott Morrison has addressed the National Press Club […]

Business

Virgin bride stuck at the altar

The Queensland government’s bid for Virgin Airlines is the latest in a number of proposals but who will commit until “death does them part”. Michael West reports on the troubled airline’s future. 24 May 2020 […]

Economy

Who’s looking out for farmers?

National Farmers’ Federation president, Fiona Simson says Australian politicians must do “whatever they can” to rebuild the China relationship 25 May 2020 | Marcus Reubenstein (Image: Robert Bye) Australian farmers are worried they are about to […]

Business

China drops GDP target

The Chinese government’s GDP target is suspended due to COVID-19 uncertainty but that shouldn’t worry China’s major trading partners 23 May 2020 | Marcus Reubenstein (Image: Xinhua) For the first time ever, China will not set an […]

News

World gets its COVID-19 inquiry

World Health Assembly adopts coronavirus inquiry proposal with no objections… and one which looks very different to Australia’s proposal 20 May 2020 | Marcus Reubenstein  The World Health Organization will hold an inquiry into the global […]