Markets
Can the RBA afford to ignore the business failures in NSW?
At a time when economists are squabbling over whether it’s time for the RBA to cut interest rates, the number...
Articles by Peter Switzer
Markets
Higher energy bills can show us how to make money
Origin Energy had reported brilliantly but its share price has fallen over 9%. So don’t expect lower energy prices in...
Markets
Is it time to deal with this deadbeat dad debt debacle?
Former trailblazing politician Amanda Vanstone wants a system change where the long-term consequences of ‘the quick moment’ of unprotected sex...
Markets
Is the economy in a scary Twilight Zone?
Read this article with the key of concentration. Beyond the ‘false’ calls is another dimension: a dimension of data, a...
Markets
Why haven’t 13 rate rises knocked out the Aussie consumer?
According to the CBA, the knockout blow for the big spending Aussie consumer is on the way. Let’s hope the...
Markets
Gambling advertisements to go – you can bet on that
Given the weight of the influential Australians backing the ban or reduction in gambling advertising, it looks pretty certain that...
Markets
This profit-busting company needs regulation
Too many big companies in Australia take their customers for a ride. What can be done about this?
Markets
Will the unsinkable Clive Palmer end up in court, again?
Let’s look at the curious case of the human iceberg Clive Palmer and the underwater company he’s bound to sue...
Markets
On rate cuts, it’s the RBA-v-Treasury & Westpac
Rate cuts are coming but the RBA boss is telling us it won’t be this year but she has smart...
Investing
This is a cold bath NOT a stock selling bloodbath
Time to settle down and take a cold shower! Global stock markets have been rattled by fears of a US...