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What does this week’s economic data tell us?
Two key data releases this week gave investors a clearer read on where the Australian economy is heading. What does it all mean for your portfolio?
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Australia’s economy shows best result in two years as consumer spending picks up
The Australian economy picked up strength in the June quarter as consumers opened their wallets, boosted by interest rate cuts earlier in the year.
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Father’s Day might boost the economy, but is it a boost we really need?
If you’re hanging out for a rate cut, there’s Buckley’s chance of one any time soon and here’s why.
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No more card charges: how Australians can already switch to fast, fee-free payments right now
The RBA wants a future with no card surcharges. But a faster, cheaper way to pay than with cards is already possible. It’s time to…
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Behaviour unbecoming of a leader
Given our super money is wrapped up in companies listed on local and global stock markets, investors are entitled to expect quality leadership from those…
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ANZ bank & the case of the accidental email
A front page story in The Financial Times in the UK last week portrayed one of the great industrial relations cockups of recent times, all…
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Australia’s train infrastructure is buckling under climate change strain
From city transit to cross-country freight, Australia’s rail system is straining as the infrastructure ages and climate extremes grow more intense and frequent.
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Everything you need to know about tariffs
Most of us understand tariffs are some kind of barrier to trade between countries. But how exactly do they work? Who pays them – and…
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Don’t believe the inflation report
Let me do today’s offering in a short and sweet kind of way. Forget whatever the media is telling you. They don’t know what they…
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Inflation jumps back up, with power prices to blame: investor implications from CommSec
Headline inflation rose to 2.8%/yr in July, a much bigger rise than anticipated. Electricity rose much more than expected due to the timing of rebates…