China's CPI up 1.4pc on fruit, veggies
China's consumer prices rose more than expected in February, which may ease concerns about deflation risks and take some of the pressure off policymakers to take more stimulus action. The consumer price index rose 1.4 per cent last month compared to a year earlier. That was much higher than the 0.8 per cent increase registered in January, a five-year low, and expectations of a 1 per cent rise
ASX chief hits out at Chi-X fee ‘rhetoric’
ASX chief executive Elmer Funke Kupper has dismissed criticism made by Chi-X Australia of proposed clearing fee cuts as “easy rhetoric”.
Rate cut doesn’t stop falling business confidence
Last month's Reserve Bank of Australia official interest rate cut appears to have fallen on deaf ears, with business confidence slumping towards the level at which pessimists outnumber optimists.
Markets Live: ASX gains on positive sentiment
BusinessDay | Wall Street gained overnight and the ASX is engaging with that positive sentiment after the local sharemarket suffered its worst day in two months on Monday.
New land key to curbing house prices
The key to improving housing affordability is new land supply rather than granting first home buyers stamp duty relief or access to superannuation to buy their first home, industry leaders say.
Yellow Brick Road sees no slowdown in investor lending
Yellow Brick Road executive chair Mark Bouris says he hasn’t seen a slowdown in investor lending by the banks that back his businesses since regulators started calling limits on growth in December.
Oil traders stung as offshore storage trade stalls
The world’s biggest oil traders rushed to hire supertankers at the start of the year, hoping to make a profit on the futures market. Things haven't worked out that way.
‘Not a lot of evidence’ high CEO pay boosts profit
Huge CEO pay packets are not necessarily working in the best interests of shareholders, new research has found, and there may be a case to cap their pay.
Coalition retreats on car industry subsidy cuts
Updated | The federal government has dropped plans to have the Senate abolish $500 million in funding assistance to the car industry between now and 2017.
How not to raise a narcissist
A popular parenting style, not technology, is to blame for the rising number of narcissistic brats.
Will Apple replace your Rolex?
The smartwatch market is tipped to double this year after Apple revealed its watches overnight.
5 myths about wonderful workplaces
Why happiness is overrated but anger, shame and conflict are ingredients in a great workplace
TZ seeking $6.4 million raising
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Mark Bouris’s TZ Limited is seeking to raise $6.4 million in a placement through broker Morgans.
Short sellers target Aussie companies
Professional investors are starting to selectively short the Australian sharemarket.
Qantas and Virgin dance with the devil
Rear Window | Relations between airlines and media companies have always been fascinating. Virgin and Fairfax are new BFFs.
ResMed’s tips for selecting leaders
Peter Farrell and Cem Doherty say success requires ‘world-class people’ and sacrifice.
How to chose luxury next time you fly
There are online tools to find the cheapest flight, but what about the most comfortable?
CEOs fail to embrace LinkedIn, Twitter
Chanticleer | CEOs most common excuse for not being on Twitter or becoming an influencer on LinkedIn is they see it as being narcissistic.n here
Banks gain billions as $A drops
Every cent Australia's currency drops is freeing up billions of dollars in funding for the nation's banks, the biggest such gains in at least five years.
No escaping zero rates world
Rising hedge fund star Danny Yong has a warning for Australian savers and investors.
Four biggest myths about women in business
Pip Marlow | The slow rate of advance for women in leadership positions wouldn't be acceptable if we were discussing profit.
Bolt rewrites history with Textor
Rear Window | We could barely sleep on Saturday night – so exercised we were at the Sunday morning promise of The Bolt Report.
Green gold: next cannabis firm to list on ASX
Struggling local gold prospector has struck a deal to reinvent itself as $25 million Australian-listed, Canada-based, medical marijuana company.
National
Rate cut doesn’t stop falling business confidence
Last month's Reserve Bank of Australia official interest rate cut appears to have fallen on deaf ears, with business confidence slumping towards the level at which pessimists outnumber optimists.
- Coalition retreats on car industry subsidy cuts
- Paul Keating lambasts Joe Hockey's superannuation for housing 'thought bubble'
- ‘Unaccountable’ Fair Work lacks expertise, says former insider
- Foreign real estate buyers use trust trick to skirt FIRB
- Hockey trial: Treasurer could not let 'vindictive' allegations stand
- Households may be more vulnerable to shocks, RBA says
- 'I'm an economist because public policy matters for people's lives': Ian Harper
- Charity slams Labor's scare campaign
Coalition Newspoll revival stalls despite Abbott’s reset
The Coalition remains well behind Labor in the latest poll despite moves by PM Tony Abbott to reset the political debate. The Coalition lost ground in a Newspoll published Monday.
Opinion
Stop the foreign buyer compliance industry
Joe Hockey's move on a Sydney mansion has exposed an industry in so-called Foreign Investment Review Board compliance.
Why online piracy is not worth the risk
When a technology writer wants to turn out an edgy column, one winning strategy is to detail a way to break the rules.
In need of fitbit discipline
Jennifer Hewett | These days, cool corporate accessorising is all about wearing the right personal fitness wrist band.
World
EU urges Greece to 'stop wasting time' on reform
The head of euro zone finance ministers urged Greece on Monday to "stop wasting time" and buckle down to serious talks on implementing a reform programme to secure urgently needed fresh funds from its international creditors.
- HSBC ex-private bank CEO accepts responsibility for tax failings
- CBO raises US fiscal 2015 deficit forecast to $US486b
- Euro area questions leniency over France's deficit
- Turkish central bank chief tries to sidestep Erdogan pressure
- Sliver of hope for Bali Nine pair
- Juncker calls for EU army, says would deter Russia
- Japan's emergence from recession weaker than expected
- Struggling Berlusconi confirms break with Renzi over reforms
- Russian court charges five in connection to Nemtsov murder
Credit Suisse CEO Brady Dougan said to step down
Credit Suisse is preparing to name Tidjane Thiam, the CEO of Prudential, to succeed Brady Dougan as the bank's chief, according to two people briefed on the plan.
Business
Yellow Brick Road sees no slowdown in investor lending
Yellow Brick Road executive chair Mark Bouris says he hasn’t seen a slowdown in investor lending by the banks that back his businesses since regulators started calling limits on growth in December.
- Goldman Sachs cuts banks
- Lower dollar sees manufacturers hiring again, Manpower survey finds
- Cathay Pacific adds more Sydney-Hong Kong seats
- Downer EDI to snap up 400 Macmahon workers for Xmas Creek iron ore contract
- More contract issues at Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill
- Retailers urged to do better on big data
- Customers confused about bank multibrands: credit unions
- Rio Tinto pushes ahead with driverless trains in Pilbara
- Commercial radio toasts advertising renaissance
Big CEO bonuses encourage short-term decisions
Huge CEO pay packets are not necessarily working in the best interests of shareholders, new research has found, and there may be a case to cap their pay.
Technology
Government's telco metadata plan a 'human rights violation', says Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales
Exclusive | Wikipedia co-founder and influential technology entrepreneur Jimmy Wales has slammed the federal government's plan to make telcos store the metadata of every phone and internet user as a 'human rights violation'.
- Tech giant Cisco invests up to $31 million in Australian education scheme
- It's time to teach our school kids a new language: Code
- Apple Watch headed for Australia on April 24
- Poll shows Australians not sold on data retention
- Netflix will not kill off rival Australian services, study finds
- Instagram weighs advertising dilemma as Facebook looks for a return on its investment
- Stephen Elop seeks answers to drag Microsoft into the 21st century
- Why online piracy is not worth the risk under the new regime
- Fairfax Media appoints Foxtel exec as new CIO
Can Asus' Transformer Book Chi T300 hybrid convertible replace your laptop and tablet?
A great balance of usability and portability means the ASUS Transformer Book T300 Chi isn’t just a laptop replacement - it’s a potential big tablet killer too.
Markets
Markets Live: ASX gains on positive sentiment
BusinessDay | Wall Street gained overnight and the ASX is engaging with that positive sentiment after the local sharemarket suffered its worst day in two months on Monday.
- Rate cut doesn’t stop falling business confidence
- Yellow Brick Road sees no slowdown in investor lending
- $US18.5m pulled from Bill Gross Janus fund
- Big CEO bonuses encourage short-term decisions
- Oil traders stung as offshore storage trade stalls
- Wall St ends up as deals bolster sentiment
- Iron ore drops 1.5% as majors boost supply again
- Iron ore price cuts prompt rating revisions
- Brent crude lower, US crude lifts on stockpiles
Gold at $US1100 by June, $US1280 by December
The plunge in the gold price after strong US jobs data could be repeated in coming months.
Personal finance
Part age pension still has place in $1m funds
There's no arguing that you're better off putting more into super (if you can) than relying on government support. But for those who need to rely on the extra help, it's worth planning ahead.
- Foreign exchange deals to make your holiday last longer
- How to handle capital gains tax when you sell shares
- Small business strategies for the falling Australian dollar
- Don't get burnt selling houses in red hot market
- How compression can help you reach your fitness peak
- Vanguard Investments takes top gong in Morningstar awards
- SMSF family business traps for the unwary
- QBE's wild share-price ride a sign of the times
How to capitalise on the housing boom
Christopher Joye | Strength in Australia's residential property market is not only keeping a lid on rates but also offering savvy investors a clue as to where better returns lie.
Lifestyle
Rolls-Royce balances growth with exclusivity
Tony Davis meets the man setting records at the world's most prestigious car maker.
Guillaume’s Chris Morrison on how to start your cellar
When Guillaume restaurant relocated, sommelier Chris Morrison restructured the wine cellar; he has rules for one at home.
Emirates designs wine list for mile-high palates
As we fly higher, our tastebuds get duller. So Emirates had its work cut out when selecting its wines for premium passengers.
Palm Springs gets its groove back
As mid-century modern comes back into vogue, Palm Springs' glory days return.
Latest TV
Facebook looks for return on Instagram investment
Will the slew of new advertising features drive users away from Instagram?
Stock bargains outside the Australian market
A country's strong economic growth doesn't always mean good stock market performance.
Why Asus' Chi T300 hybrid could replace your laptop and tablet
Hybrid tablet/laptop devices are coming of age, including ASUS' Transformer book Chi T300.
Netflix leads streaming video revolution
New online streaming platforms such as Stan, Presto and Netflix could revolutionise how we watch TV.
