Time running out on AAA: agencies
S&P; expects to see budget improvements as soon as the next two to nine months.
Weak wage gains blow out budget
The Coalition releases its spending plan on December 19. One forecaster estimates the deficit will balloon to $108 billion.
Stocks slip as Wall Street waits
The three major indexes closed higher for the second week on Friday, but investors are still waiting for positive signs from a Trump agenda.
Shares are difficult, but bonds are dangerous
Struggled to make money on shares this year? At least you're members of a fairly large club.
The currencies most at risk from a Trump win
The currencies of trade-dependent emerging markets economies in Asia are most at risk from a Trump election victory.
Odds of US rate hike will plunge if Trump wins
The path to Federal Reserve policy tightening this year has one final hurdle to clear: a potential Donald Trump victory.
BHP backs new forests bond
BHP will stump up $US12 million to back a world-first "forests bond" that has attracted investors including Australian insurance giant QBE a...
Halting the 'vicious cycle' of weak investment
The government and super funds are being challenged to ramp up investment in infrastructure projects to halt 'vicious cycle'.
Jim Rogers tips Trump win, warns on bonds
George Soros' old hedge fund partner Jim Rogers won't buy a bond anywhere around the world.
Social impact bonds demand outstrips supply
Social impact bonds are increasing in popularity as funding models.
