World economy Brexit blueprint raises eyebrows

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

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

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’

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

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”.

Aussie up against US dollar

Aussie up against US dollar
THE Australian dollar is up against the US dollar ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump’s closely-watched inauguration and speech.

Boardroom spill after $700m bloodbath

Boardroom spill after $700m bloodbath
A DRAMATIC boardroom spill is underway at troubled baby formula maker Bellamy’s, spearheaded by Kathmandu founder Jan Cameron.

Australian stocks seen flat at open

Australian stocks seen flat at open
THE Australian share market is set to open steady with Wall Street flat as gains in technology stocks offset a weakness in retail companies.

Finance news you need to know today

Finance news you need to know today
US FEDERAL Reserve Chair Janet Yellen says the economy has come a long way in recovering from the 2008 financial crisis.

Stocks likely to start lower

Stocks likely to start lower
THE Australian share market is set to open lower following declines in U.S. and European stock markets overnight.

Finance news you need to know today

Finance news you need to know today
GENERAL Motors will invest an additional $1 billion in its US factories and will move some production from Mexico to the US.

Stocks to pull back on risk aversion

Stocks to pull back on risk aversion
THE Australian stock markets is set to slide on the open amid global uncertainty about the future direction of the US and UK economies.

Finance news you need to know today

Finance news you need to know today
AEROSPACE giant Airbus plans to test a prototype for a self-piloted flying car as a way of avoiding gridlock on city roads by the end of the year.

Shares to rise on open, dollar flat

Shares to rise on open, dollar flat
THE Australian share market is set to open higher following stock market gains in the US and Europe last week on the back of upbeat earnings data.

Finance news you need to know today

Finance news you need to know today
FORMER Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn knew about the company’s emissions scandal two months earlier than previously stated.

Investors must prepare for a wild ride

Investors must prepare for a wild ride
YEEHAW! Aussie investors and super fund members have been enjoying a rollicking ride on the sharemarket in recent weeks. Can it last?

Trump disappoints, market falls

Trump disappoints, market falls
THE share market fell on Thursday on negative responses to US President-elect Donald Trump’s first press conference in six months.

Aussie rallies as US dollar loses ground

Aussie rallies as US dollar loses ground
THE Australian dollar has rallied amid further weakness in the greenback, amid concerns about US President-elect Donald Trump’s economic plans.

Finance news you need to know today

Finance news you need to know today
THE US has accused Fiat Chrysler of failing to disclose software in some of its diesel cars that allows them to emit more pollution than allowed.

Finance news you need to know today

Finance news you need to know today
VOLKSWAGEN has agreed to a $5.8 billion settlement to resolve the US government’s investigations into emissions cheating.