North Korea threatens Australia with 'disaster'
North Korea says Australia is committing a "suicidal act" if it backs military action against the regime's nuclear weapons program.
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Home buyers and companies boost Chinese lending
Chinese banks extended more loans than expected in September, buoyed by demand from home buyers and companies.
Tesla reportedly fires hundreds of employees
Luxury electric vehicle maker Tesla fired between 400 and 700 employees this week, according to reports.
Donald Trump's new obsession: the stock market
Donald Trump seems to have another obsession: The stock market. He mentions it almost daily. But he might regret it.
ASIC chair appointment 'soon'
Treasurer Scott Morrison says the decision on a new chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission is "imminent".
Baby, the feeling's gone and I just can't get it back
After observing 36 consecutive dry days, I haven't so much fallen off the wagon as been run down by it.
S&P; 500 rises for fifth week
US stocks ended their week higher, following upbeat economic data and gains in technology shares.
Trump threatens Iran nuclear deal
US President Donald Trump struck a blow against the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement in defiance of other world powers.
Saudis rethink Aramco IPO plan
Saudi Arabia may sell shares in its state oil company in Riyadh next year and delay the international portion of the IPO.
Global stocks add $25 trillion
More than 85 per cent of the 95 benchmark indexes tracked by Bloomberg worldwide are up this year.
ECB poised to cut bond buys
European Central Bank officials are considering cutting their monthly bond buying by at least half starting in January.
Iron ore rallies on China import data
Iron ore imports by China surged above 100 million tonnes to a record, smashing the previous high set in 2015.
LNG snaps six-week price rally
Asian spot prices for LNG fell after six straight weeks of gains as more supply emerged and buyers cut December bids.
Inflation data mixed, retail sales jump
US consumer prices recorded their biggest increase in eight months in September but underlying inflation remained muted.
The Brady Bunch had nothing on this
The nation needs as clear and unanimous a judgment as possible, to settle the issue once and for all.
Banks face political heat over killing off ATMs
"It won't be the first bank that withdraws an ATM from an area that will be criticised, it will be the last one to try that does."
RBA to stress test banking sector as risks rise
The Reserve Bank will begin stress testing the banking sector as household debt levels edge higher.
Murdoch-Gordon won't challenge transfer of Ten shares
Lachlan Murdoch and Bruce Gordon are believed to have decided against challenging the transfer of Network Ten shares to CBS.
Go global to build your wealth
Sticking with a local focus means missing out on better returns and putting your investments at risk.
AFR Magazine celebrates power
More than 100 guests packed into Rosetta restaurant in Sydney to celebrate the release of the AFR Magazine's flagship Power issue.
Japan is a big opportunity for Aussie fundies
Japan's rapidly ageing population and hunger for yield could provide a big export opportunity for Australian asset managers.
Why is the PM wasting everyone's time
A policy that delivers reliable, affordable energy with falling emissions without offending conservative MPs by mentioning clean energy, does not exist.
Nicholas Bolton's curious corporate play
The battle for control of a $35 million energy company - with more than $50 million in cash - has flushed out two of the country's most aggressive corporate raiders.
Pilbara gold rush ignites share prices
The market value of explorers exposed to a Pilbara gold rush has swelled by $1 billion.
Australia's biggest loan scam revealed
Bank managers and brokers working for some of the big banks knowingly facilitated a massive home loan scam concocted by mortgage broker Najam Shah.
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