Apartment approvals fall to two-year low
The slowdown in the country's biggest-ever housing construction boom continued in April.
'The rally is only starting for the euro'
With the eurozone economy expanding at its fastest pace in six years, the single currency is the standout performer of the past months.
Home ownership 'slows labour mobility'
An unintended consequence of Australia's home ownership culture is a less efficient labour market.
US banks reverse back from car loan market
Recent data showed the first sequential drop in car loans outstanding at commercial banks in at least six years, suggesting rising delinquencies are spooking subprime-scarred lenders.
Draghi says easy policy still needed
The euro area still needs expansive monetary stimulus to restore stable inflation, the European Central Bank chief said.
Slugging households no budget fix
A budget crisis looms because the government is asking ordinary households and workers to do the heavy lifting of budget repair: experts.
Treasury boss says debt 'fine until it ain't'
Treasury secretary John Fraser declined to indicate what level of household debt would represent a grave threat to the nation's economy, saying his department's priority was to monitor the problem.
Tech giant targets $870m robot workforce
DXC Technology will invest in a 60-strong practice to advise Australian organisations on introducing software robot workers.
Sharing economy takes mercantile twist in China
The biggest proponents of the global shared economy enable people to earn extra cash by renting out their apartments, cars or time. In China, however, the model is different.
Wages outlook is treasury's 'best forecast'
Treasury secretary John Fraser says the department's wages outlook is its "best forecast and projection".
Look beyond big cities: Fraser
Treasury secretary John Fraser has suggested that the focus of economic policy making needs to avoid becoming too focused on the big east co...
