Interest rates' butterfly effect
Not since the 1950s have people putting their savings in the bank received such skinny returns on their money.
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Key Stories
Feedback may be a worry for Turnbull
My prediction a week ago that Scott Morrison's budget was unlikely to be a election liability is not looking good.
Target turnaround a risk for Myer
Richard Umbers' $600m transformation strategy for the grand dame of Australian department storesĀ is gaining traction.
How does the budget stack up?
When politicians announce a tax cut to be delivered after they've been re-elected, there are no prizes for guessing it's an electoral bribe.
7-Eleven 'spooked' by $100m payout
Lawyers acting for underpaid 7-Eleven workers are battling to protect their privacy for fear of intimidation from former employers.
Panama Papers not a good look for PM
With the federal election looming, now is not the time to be caught up in a tax controversies.
Sustainable offices are the future
The workplace is in a state of major transition globally, with words like wellness, health, energy efficiency and sustainability now synonymous with the office.
- Property Westfield attracts new-style concept stores
- Business Poppy producer TPI has high hopes but HQ's profile stays low
- Innovation Our love affair with tech IPOs tested
- Markets ASX extends rally for fifth week
- Workplace Relations Drivers unite to take on Uber
Market Indices
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Drivers unite to take on Uber
Uber drivers are banding to fight for what they believe are fair working conditions from the company that has become the symbol of 'gig' economy.
In Depth
The rise and rise of Transurban
VIDEO: Royce Millar and Ben Schneiders report on the company swallowing up Australia'ĀĀs roads.
Why are sports rights so important?
VIDEO: Sport coverage is crucial to almost every major media network in Australia, and online players are again disrupting the terrestrial broadcasters.
What the job report means for dollar
VIDEO: Our dollar has dropped dramatically since the May rate cut, but could a poor employment report mean another cut is on the way? (SPONSORED)
Workplace
What a waste of talent
Managing staff who are way too senior for their job is becoming a big challenge for many businesses.
7 qualities every excellent manager has
The best employers know the qualities that make great managers - and those that spell disaster.
Markets
Iron ore's collapse fulfills predictions
Don't say there wasn't any warning. Iron ore's gone from boom to bust in the space of just three weeks.
Markets Live: Nervous end to week
Live
Stocks turn lower, as selling in miners and the big banks weighs amid investor caution.
Wall Street deals go from boom to bust
Bankers celebrated last year as mergers and acquisitions reached the highest level ever. This year, there's a more dubious record: deals gone bust.
- 'It's about credibility'
- Where to find value on the 'expensive' ASX
- Citigroup disbands strategic-trading desk
- Eye-in-the-sky floats towards the ASX
- DoubleLine's Gundlach sees rise of hawks within the Fed
- Oil at six-month high on global output outlook
- need2know: Wall St stumbles
- Wall St flat as Apple drags tech sector lower
WA lifts forecast for iron ore by 12pc
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The Economy
Yellen won't rule out negative rates
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen didn't rule out using negative rates in a future crisis but emphasised that they would be adopted as a last resort.
Turnbull is not a criminal
The Prime Minister may be named in the Panama Papers. But while as taxpayers we are fascinated by the secret dealings of the rich, we need to distinguish the crooks from the rest.
Retail
Law firm seeks 7-11 worker confidentiality in exploitation case
Lawyers representing 100 exploited workers atĀ 7-Eleven will injunctĀ theĀ scandal-ridden convenience store chain unless anĀ undertaking to not pass on client details is given.Ā
7-Eleven "spooked" by large scale claims
The deputy chair of the sacked Fels Wage Fairness Panel, David Cousins, says 7-Eleven sacked the panel because it was "spooked" that it could end up paying exploited workers more than $100 million in back pay.
Banking & Finance
Wall Street deals go from boom to bust
Bankers celebrated last year as mergers and acquisitions reached the highest level ever. This year, there's a more dubious record: deals gone bust.
ATMs idle as shoppers go cashless
ATMs may be on borrowed time as technical innovations drastically reduce the need for people to carry cash.
Mining & Resources
Iron ore's collapse fulfills predictions
Don't say there wasn't any warning. Iron ore's gone from boom to bust in the space of just three weeks.
Oil Search eyes M&A; as it digs in for oil price slump
Oil Search is assuming another 6-12 months of low oil prices, despite the rebound in the market since the lows of January.
World Business
Facebook's bias is built in
If it wanted to, Facebook could try to sway elections, favour certain policies, or just make you feel a certain way about the world. The danger is real.
I saw Trump's tax returns. You should, too.
As someone who saw Trump's tax returns, I think there are 5 key things to be learnt from them.
Consumer Affairs
ATMs idle as shoppers go cashless
ATMs may be on borrowed time as technical innovations drastically reduce the need for people to carry cash.
Low interest rates: a super case study
While record low interest rates are terrific for those with mortgages, for those living off their savings it's a different matter.
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Property Focus
Shared office space is the new player in town
Shared workspaces are becoming an integral part of capital cities as small to medium business and individuals want a short-term place for meetings and greetings.
Tailors' nip and tuck 20th century building
A bespokeĀ tailoring business tucked away inĀ WindsorĀ is one of Melbourne's best-kept secrets.
GMH's iconic art deco factory sells for $35m
Motoring enthusiast and entrepreneur Rodney Jane is speculated to be buying General Motors Holden's historic former headquarters.
Wealthy hold property in offshore tax havens
Gary Morgan's property fight ends in stalemate
A bitter stoush between veteran pollster Gary Morgan and his landlord, a property syndicator backed by the wealthy Liberman family, has ended in a stalemate.
Executive Style
A trip along the Tassie Beer Trail
Tasmania is a state of excitement when it comes to exceptional craft brewing.
Money
5 ways to pay off the mortgage quick
Stories about people who pay off sizeable home loans in record time are always talked about ā but what are some of the tricks to doing it?
What's on your watchlist?
If you understand a company's strategy, management and opportunity, you'll be ready to pounce when the time is right.
Small Business
Ready for your close-up?
Nine sure-fire ways to get your mug in print, on radio, TV and online.
What makes people quit a job?
Plenty of things, obviously. But this is something you may not expect...until it happens to you.
Business Video
What Thursday's job report means for the Australian dollar
The Australian dollar has dropped dramatically since the May rate cut, but could a poor employment report mean another cut is on the way? (This video was produced in commercial partnership between Fairfax Media and IG Markets)
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Comment & Analysis
How does the budget stack up?
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7-Eleven creates new PR disaster
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Feedback may be a worry for Malcolm
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