Politics
Hockey bags over-entitled politicians as a cancer
Former Coalition Treasurer Joe Hockey told a London audience that modern day politicians were entitled populists and a cancer in...
Articles by Peter Switzer
Politics
Big spending state governments keeping inflation high
State premiers are spending like drunken sailors, which isn’t helpful for the fight against inflation and the related rising interest...
Markets
The human tragedy of Gaza and Israel brings economic pain
Qantas raising airfares puts more pressure on the hip pockets of those Australians already under cost-of-living strain.
Politics
Albo set to toast China dropping its huge tariff on Aussie wine
With the PM on the outer with his backbench and his constituency after his failed referendum, Beijing may be the...
Markets
Odds firming for rate rise on Cup Day
The Reserve Bank’s good oil from the Board’s minutes says upcoming data will determine whether borrowers are winners or losers...
Markets
Earning shocks awaits 50% of males and 80% of women
A recent report has revealed that tough times are ahead for many workers, though some will surface better off than...
Politics
Should politicians and companies be careful about supporting big social issues?
Does the PM and his government need to focus on bread-and-butter issues such as the cost of living, and big...
Lifestyle
Big supermarkets are winning business from restaurants as rates bite
A recent survey shows the Reserve Bank’s interest rate policy is set to grinch the festive season, with owners of...
Politics
Is the Albanese Government serious about beating inflation?
The RBA is doing its darndest to bring inflation down. Meanwhile the federal government is working against the inflation fight...
Markets
Virgin flying higher so when will it go public?
After 11 years of loss-making, Virgin Australia is now in the black but will the headwinds Qantas is copping delay...