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World economy Brexit blueprint raises eyebrows
NOBEL prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz says he is surprised the British Government is pursuing a strategy that will remove the country from the European Union’s single market.
The economy Pullback leaves glass half full
CONSUMERS are optimistic about the outlook for their finances but still concerned about the contraction in the economy reported last month, Westpac economists say.
Construction House-building boom tipped to fade
AUSTRALIA’S home-building boom is starting to taper off, economists say, after approvals for new housing faded in the past year.
Under fire Shrinking economy a ‘wake-up call’
SCOTT Morrison has used data showing the Australian economy’s failure to grow to demand more support for the government’s economic plans.
Inauguration 2017 Dow rises nearly 100 points
WALL Street closed higher in choppy trading after President Donald Trump pledged his administration would “buy American and hire American”.