Trump's program is dangerous, says Reserve Bank chief Philip Lowe
Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has labelled US President-elect Donald Trump's trade policy "dangerous" and probably his biggest concern.
The Economy
Reward 'disruptors' to achieve investment and growth
Australia must be prepared to undergo hard structural reforms.
Spend more on infrastructure to avoid 'new mediocre', IMF tells Coalition
The International Monetary Fund has taken aim at the first Turnbull budget for winding back spending too quickly, especially in the coming financial year when, it says, the budget will rip $20 billion out of the economy,
Why some jobs are more satisfying than others
How about we take a short break from worrying about the new job Donald Trump has lined up for himself and think about our own jobs.
Australian economy resilient, more government spending needed: IMF
The federal government should consider slowing its path to budget balance and instead spend more on growth-friendly infrastructure projects, IMF staff said in their annual check-up on the economy.
RBA grapples with uncertain job market, accelerating housing
The RBA is struggling to gauge the strength of the labour market and its implications for inflation while house prices on the east coast accelerate.
Why it pays to be a man in your 70s in Australia
If you want to run a top-listed company in Australia, it pays to be a man in your 70s.
David Jones owner downbeat on Australian economy
South African retail giant Woolworths plans more 'trans-seasonal' clothing to cope with unpredictable weather in the southern hemisphere.
Trans-Pacific Partnership dead, before Trump even takes office
Eight years in the making, the giant Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal between Australia, the US and ten other regional powers is as good as dead after the Obama administration walked away from its plan to put it before the "lame duck" of Congress ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as president.
Reagan guru says Trump will usher in new boom era
DONALD TRUMP'S plan for sweeping tax cuts and deregulation will spur a US economic boom that could "last for generations" if the president-elect resists a lurch towards protectionism
Illegal 'cash-in-hand' payments on the rise
More than 5500Â workers dob in their bosses to the Australian Taxation Office every year for allegedly paying them "cash in hand".
Regulators warn on volatility, deregulation under Trump
APRA chairman Wayne Byres says markets will continue to bounce around throughout the Trump presidency because of inconsistent policy statements.
Is Donald Trump going to burst Australia's housing bubble?
The caveat has go up front: given his propensity for lying, exaggerating and generally raving, nobody can know what Donald Trump will actually do as president. He probably doesn't know himself.Â
Paul Keating calls for a 'Reserve Bank of infrastructure'
Australia's economy needs an injection of public works spending to soften the blow of plunging resources investment, says former Prime Minister Paul Keating.
America's gift to the Australian economy: Donald Trump
As we sit in the foggy aftermath of one of history's most extraordinary elections one thing is clear enough – Australia just received an enormous shot of financial adrenalin.
We need a smarter economy in a modern world
Australia has become rich on the basis of natural resources but we can't rely on it in the future.
Rudd on steroids: Why business is embracing Trump
Suddenly, Trump is good for business.
The good and bad of Donald Trump's tax plan
US President-elect Donald Trump's tax plan will have flow-on effects, including reducing the amount of tax paid by US multinationals in high-tax countries like Australia, experts say.
Can budget deficits help the economy? We'll find out under Trump
Here's a surprising conclusion: Donald Trump appears likely to enact a fun-house mirror version of what many liberal economists have advocated for years - Keynesian fiscal stimulus.
Sydney's high-risk disaster hotspots revealed
Bushfires are not Sydney's biggest disaster threat
'It is a replay of Reaganomics in the early 1980s'
Donald Trump is a demagogue but not ultimately a fool. The calculated trade is to bet on optimism.
Trump win is disastrous for Australia
President Donald Trump will declare economic war on our biggest customer, wipe unprecedented amounts off global stock markets, usher in extraordinary financial instability, and risk turning the the world's biggest economy into a basket case by pushing its national debt past 100 per cent of GDP.
An economy without growth is far from our biggest worry
If you think the possible ascension of Donald Trump is our one big worry you haven't been paying attention. Some climate scientists are worried sick over the possibility that climate change may be passing the point of no return while we procrastinate over trying to control it.
Super funds eye class actions amid concerns over corporate behaviour
Super funds are increasingly eyeing class actions as a way to hold companies to account for misleading and deceptive behaviour, a leading proxy advisor says.
Australia may lose AAA rating next month
The mid-year outlook could strip Australia of its top credit score, warns BlackRock.
ATO settlements with big companies dive
In an attempt to avoid lengthy disputes, the Australian Taxation Office cut more deals in the 2015-16 financial year, but the dollar value of those settlements dived, largely because a backlog of old disputes with companies have come to an end.
How to fix the budget without really trying
Dickens could teach Turnbull much about fiscal repair.
Politics of tax reform tests assumptions
The disease known as 'confirmation bias' is endemic among economists.
Three graphs that explain where rates are headed next
Crystal ball gazing is a tough job, but the central bank still has to do it.
Uber is 'misleading', ATO confirms it's under watch
Uber is under the ATO's watch on its tax affairs.
Small Business
Small businesses can name and shame late payers
There will be a government inquiry into late payment of small businesses.
This proves messaging apps can make money
People use it more than Facebook.