Markets
SUSSAN economics: job losses go with rate cuts. But how many and when?
Over the next three months, we need to see that the 13 rate rises are hurting the economy enough for...
Articles by Peter Switzer
Politics
Will unions and rising interest rates crush Albo’s re-election plans?
Is Labor giving into the anti-competitive actions of unions that hurt productivity, push up costs and interest rates, and kill...
Markets
Has this inflation number set us up for multiple rate rises!
For anyone wanting a rate cut, the March quarter CPI number wasn’t good. Some economists have ruled out any cut...
Markets
Today’s a taxing day for rate worriers
Pressure’s on. Will today’s inflation news bring us closer or push us further away from our first rate cut?
Politics
Let taxing politicians lie
The PM and Treasurer could have lied but not enough voters could give a toss.
Markets
Why are petrol prices unbelievably expensive?
Petrol prices are contributing to higher inflation and making it difficult for the RBA to cut interest rates. Why are...
Markets
Unemployment is rising and that’s a good thing
I can’t believe I’m saying that when unemployment went up in March, it was a relief! But here’s why I’m...
Investing
Gold’s glittering, so should you buy it?
Warren Buffett says about gold: “Gold gets dug out of the ground in Africa, or someplace. Then we melt it...
Politics
Game on: Woolworths-v-The Greens, with gaol time threatened
Better regulation and public exposure of big companies with excessive market power that wield it against the public interest, should...
Lifestyle
Double holidays are coming for workers but there’ll be a price
Imagine you’re an employee who’d love to double your annual holiday leave. How good would that be if you had...