S.Korea to hike taxes on companies, the rich
One of the hikes would put the country's top corporate income tax rate on par with the average of the world's 20 major economies, at 25.7 per cent.
PM faces Corbyn-style rebellion
Plunging under-40s home ownership could spark a youth rebellion like the one that nearly swept hardline British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to power
White House to prepare trade case against China
Following the investigation, the US could impose steep tariffs on Chinese imports, rescind licences for Chinese companies to do business in the US, or take other measures.
S.Korea rolls out tough rules to cool housing
The latest measures are the most stringent on record and signal government worries that rampant household debt could imperil the economy if left unchecked.
Eurozone growth gathers momentum
Separate figures from a business survey showed the eurozone's manufacturing sector is in the grip of a jobs boom.
Male earnings going backwards
Men's earnings are going backwards in contrast to strong wage growth from women, potentially reducing the gender pay gap.
Home ownership plummets for under 40s
The home ownership rate for under 40s has plunged by nearly a third since 2001. Average mortgage debt for under 40 homeowners doubled and equity shrank.
Clarity sought on US ultra-long bonds
There will be greater interest than usual on tomorrow's US refunding schedule: will a 50-year bond be among the mix?
RBA signals discomfort with rising $A
RBA governor Philip Lowe has warned the strengthening Australian dollar could scupper growth expectations.
Households had more money in 2009
The typical household had less real disposable income in 2015 than in 2009, which explains why Bill Shorten's inequality crusade resonates.
Canada-style tax won't work as well here
Differences between Australia and Canada limit the impact of restrictions on Australia's buoyant property markets.
