US Libor tops 1 per cent
The rate banks charge each other to borrow dollars for three months rose above 1pct for the first time since May 2009.
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Euro inflation rise no solace to Draghi
The euro area's deflation scare has abated, but it may not yet be time for Mario Draghi to sound the all-clear.
Companies' climate change negligence will cost us all
Business leaders thinking about how they might want to better themselves in 2017 would be well advised to take an intensive course in managing climate risk.
Steve Keen: rebel economist with a cause
Why the government should pay back your mortgage debt, according to maverick economics professor Steve Keen.
10 ways to get more productive working from home
Want to work from home more this year to spare yourself the lengthy commute to the offices? Here's some tips to make it work
Company tax cuts wrong move, says Costello
Proposed cuts to company tax have come under fire from former federal treasurer Peter Costello for being less effective at boosting the economy than personal tax cuts.
Why the six-hour workday won't happen
Employees pining for a shorter, six-hour workday just got some bad news from a trial in Sweden closely watched globally.
'People just need to start coming back': A day at Dreamworld after disaster
Dreamworld has rather unkindly been described as a "ghost town" in some sections of the media since it reopened about 3½ weeks ago.
Hunter Hall creates committee to consider bid
Hunter Hall says the takeover bid from Washington H. Soul Pattinson is at a material discount to its share price.
Centrelink automated debt recovery process challenged
Centrelink's debt recovery letters are leaving many people dumbstruck.
Bellamy's largest shareholder in push for board control
The largest shareholder in struggling dairy group Bellamy's Australia has moved to force out several of the company's directors – a move the board has rejected.
Banks keep ASX in the black, just
Shares closed marginally higher on Wednesday as gains in financials and Telstra offset energy and utilities losses.
Sunday isn't special, say business leaders
Business leaders have renewed their push for reform as they ponder some of the new year's biggest issues at the sailing regatta.
Iron ore prices will fall in 2017, top forecaster warns
Iron ore prices are set for a retreat this year after surging in 2016, according to RBC Capital Markets, recently the most accurate forecaster for the commodity.
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Why iron ore's rally is under threat
Iron ore has a very tough act to follow in 2017. After surging last year in a rally that caught out many investors, the commodity faces a challenge as supply concerns re-emerge.
Byron Wien sees US stocks surging 12pc
US stocks will surge 12 per cent this year as President Trump cuts taxes and boosts infrastructure spending, Byron Wien says.
Trump risks underestimated by investors
Lawrence Summers said investors are being far too sanguine about the risks associated with the pending Trump administration.
Markets Live: Banks keep ASX in black
Shares inch higher as gains in financials and Telstra offset losses in the energy sector and among utilities.
Zinc a winner in 2016 commodities rally
A resurgence in oil, iron ore and coking coal dominated headlines for commodity investors in 2016 but there were some other notable gainers.
See how fast we're waving goodbye to caged eggs
See the rate at which consumers are switching from caged eggs to free range.
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McDonald's opens next to the Vatican City
Controversy is rife down at the Vatican as a new branch of McDonald's opens close to St. Peter's square.
Starbucks to top McDonald's as restaurant king, analyst says
Starbucks is poised to overtake McDonald's as the world's most valuable restaurant chain, and the coffee giant could ultimately have a staggering 50,000 locations.
Soul Patts more than doubles money on Hunter Hall outlay
As investors in fund manager Hunter Hall International suffered hefty losses, the company which snapped up the bulk of Peter Hall's shareholding was sitting pretty.
Iron ore rally under threat
After surging in 2016 in a rally that caught out many investors, the commodity faces a challenge on renewed supply concerns.
Data bolsters global growth bets
Manufacturing output in China, the UK and the US is recovering at a steady pace, boosting hopes for the global economy.
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Trump puts pressure on US auto industry
Ford cancels Mexico factory plans after President-elect Donald Trump assails General Motors and threatens a "big border tax" for producing cars in Mexico.
Trump scores a victory as Ford aborts planned Mexico plant
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday notched the biggest victory of his campaign to get automakers to keep jobs in the US when Ford cancelled a $US1.6 billion ($2.2 billion) Mexican expansion, saying it would add positions in Michigan instead.
8@eight: signs all pointing up for global economy
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Oil lower amid OPEC doubts
Oil fell as the $US strengthened while doubts persisted about the ability of OPEC and its partners to balance the market.
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Trump playing a Nixon game
It looks like Trump is going to Russia for much the same reason Nixon went to China. Michael Pascoe comments.
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'Our income has been slashed by 50% but we're positive'
Mining is dominated by big business, but they're not the only ones hurting.
One of the most infuriating aspects of innovation
Idea theft is happening even when confidentiality agreements, design registrations and patents are in place.