Aged care increases announced, but are they enough?
The government has announced more than $17 billion in assistance to the underfunded aged care sector over five years. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced that his government will increase aged…
Roaring ’20s or wasted decade: Budget to decide
Australia’s economy faces either a decade marred by ‘epic policy failures’, with stagnant economic growth, or a scenario reminiscent of the roaring 1920s, with the upcoming budget critical to getting the country back…
Economy to recover from weakest year since WWII
The global economy is expected to recover in 2021 following the weakest year since World War II, with fiscal and monetary policy continuing to support world economies, a big four…
The economics of COVID-19 lockdowns
A further rise in COVID-19 cases around the world is leading to questions about the need for another round of government-mandated lockdowns. Given that there are arguments for and against…
The economic hangover of COVID-19: how long will it last?
As the Australian economy begins to emerge from hibernation, the question of what the recovery will look like – and how long it will take – is being hotly debated….
The Australian economy and recovery from COVID-19
The shutdown in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus) has wreaked havoc on the economy, but after a period of free-fall we could be beginning to see light at the end of…
All the stats you need to see how Australia is going.
An up-to-date snapshot of Australia’s vital statistics. Please click on the following link to see all this interesting information. The areas covered are: Overview Markets GDP Labour Prices Money Trade…
Market downturns, like this one, are to be expected
It's been awhile since there's been a drop in the markets as sharp, broad and sudden as last week's.
Still a long and bumpy road to travel on the way to a U.S.-China deal
Headlines about trade wars between the U.S. and other nations have been moving global financial markets this year.
