There’s better news on coronavirus, with new cases in Victoria pushing into the 30-50 range over 14 days, which is necessary for a move to Melbourne’s Step Two reopening from September 28.

Catch up on the latest market and economic news from Australia and around the world.

Dr Ross Walker looks at whether there is any connection between the Coronavirus and drugs used to treat cardiovascular disease.

The good news of the week tells us a vaccine might be closer than we think. And if it is, we’re in for a 21st century re-run of the ‘Roaring 20s’!

Covid-19 has rocked recent job numbers, with unemployment falling, in a recession! But get ready, this virus is causing social and economic mutations that will impact life as we know it.

Alongside the thematic that earnings were better than feared, it appears that the outlook for dividends has potentially seen a bottom – at least for now.

In the coming week, there will be a mixed array of new data, survey results and speeches.

SQM Research's Louis Christopher, Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty's Michael Pallier and Upside Realty's James Kirkland share their perspectives on the property market.

If you need an incentive to wise up and get money smart, read this because you’d never want anyone you care about, including yourself, to be dependent on government aged care services.