'First few moves might be one hike a year'
RBA boss Philip Lowe has repeatedly said the next move for rates will be up – but that leaves three key questions unanswered: when, how far, and how fast?
RBA 'concerned' as $480b in debt resets
The RBA warns almost half a trillion dollars of interest-only mortgages will convert to principle and interest loans over the next four years, ratcheting up the debt burden.
Market may fret over Wesfarmers' latest move
Wesfarmers' boss Rob Scott proved himself willing to make bold moves but any deal with Fletcher Building would bring risks.
ASX finishes high after turbulent week
The Australian sharemarket enjoyed a positive week, despite the threat of trade tariffs and missile strikes.
'What is happening now is not normal'
Former FBI chief James Comey paints a devastating portrait of Donald Trump as a congenital liar devoid of human emotion and driven by personal ego who built "a cocoon of alternative reality".
'If we feel unsafe, then we better have more immigrants'
Hailed as one of the 20th century's most influential economists, Max Corden has plenty to say about China, population, Trump and Hitler over Lunch with the AFR.
Time to sell US equities and bonds?
A huge increase in hedging costs could lower US returns for Australian investors, writes Christopher Joye.
Can Millennials afford the Afterpay effect?
The Millennial head of the buy-now-pay-later service is attracting a lot of attention, not all of it welcome.
CBA cops penalty for 'fee for no advice' scandal
Commonwealth Bank will cough up $3 million and submit to an independent review of its financial planning arm
Blackstone pays $508m for AMA's repair unit
US private equity giant Blackstone will pay $508 million for the crash repair business of AMA, the market leader in the $7 billion industry.
Archer Capital to wind up, founder Peter Wiggs to retire
Mid-market private equity firm Archer Capital will not raise a sixth fund, according to a letter sent to "friends of Archer" and obtained by Street Talk.
Cannon-Brookes turns on Blue Sky
Australia's own Mark Zuckerberg - Atlassian's Mike Cannon-Brookes - has spoken.
$135b 'ghost stock' blunder rocks Korea
Someone tried to pay employees 1000 won ($1.20) per share in dividends but handed out 1000 shares instead - more than 30 times Samsung Securities' market value.
Singapore central bank tightens policy
Singapore's central bank has joined the global monetary policy tightening trend, supported by a solid economic growth outlook.
Aluminium supply deficit forecast
The latest round of US sanctions against Russia has triggered a rethink on the outlook for aluminium in terms of both supply and price.
Pimco accused of discrimination by female executive
Pimco was accused of sex and age-based discrimination as well as retaliation by a female executive who alleges she was repeatedly passed over for promotion .
Opinion
Ignore the RBA's worries at your peril
For an institution that has just given the nation's financial system another bill of good health, the Reserve Bank of Australia actually seems quite worried.
Trump's crunch time is nigh
Donald Trump faces crucial calls that will reverberate around world financial markets and define his success or failure, writes John Kehoe.
Blue Sky still needs PwC
Beleaguered fund manager Blue Sky Alternative Investments has got some things right, including its agricultural investment strategy.
Why Turnbull wants High Court to clear Gallagher
Suddenly, with a federal election nigh, neither leader, especially Malcolm Turnbull, wants any more byelections. Here's why.
Labor frontbencher Mark Butler's seat to be abolished
Labor party president Mark Butler faces his seat being abolished, but Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne has avoided the same fate.
NSW 'misleading' on light rail: Acciona
Spanish contractor Acciona has released details of its lawsuit against the NSW government on the troubled George Street light rail project.
No special deal for coal
A light touch approach to the National Energy Guarantee will make it easier for small retailers to challenge the market power of energy giants.
Business urges Malcolm Turnbull to patch up China ties
Malcolm Turnbull confirms tensions with Beijing linger amid crackdown on foreign interference in domestic politics.
R&D budget 'rebalance' should favour exporters
Venture capitalist Bill Ferris wants additional support for small exporters after the government confirmed an overhaul of the $3b R&D tax incentive.
FBI raid probed loans to Trump lawyer's taxi business
The FBI raid on President Donald Trump's personal lawyer sought information about bank loans connected with his taxi business.
Assad must go, and Iran with him
The West may not be able to fix Syria's problems, but it can fix the problems that Syria has caused for the rest of the world.
Camera nabs suspect in crowd of 60,000
Chinese police used facial recognition cameras to pick out a man from a crowd of 60,000 people at a pop concert to question him over an historic crime.
Trump explores TPP to counter China
Donald Trump has asked his officials to examine how the US might rejoin the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, pro-trade Republican senators said.
EU ignores Russia's gas bullying
Russian President Vladimir Putin's stranglehold over European gas supplies has been laid bare by European Union documents that expose deliberate violations of EU law and a pattern of political bullying over many years.
Personal Finance
How to make a pre-auction offer on a property
Property sellers are increasingly negotiating a deal before a public auction because of fears that slowing markets will mean a lower price, but buyers should be careful.
Cbus insurer refused builder's TPD claim
Industry super fund Cbus and its group insurer unreasonably refused total and permanent disability insurance claim from a self-employed builder.
Dumb reasons to say no to solar on your apartment
Don't be fooled by crazy arguments against solar - but put in place some basic ways to save energy too.
Interactive | Australia’s Best Lawyers 2018
Explore, sort and filter the full list of Australia's top legal minds for 2018 using our exclusive interactive tool.
Meet the Future Fund's long-term thinker
Everyone says they think long term, but this woman is determined to make sure that's true.
The fight to keep Best Lawyers
Firms tussle for the Best Lawyers, but the changing landscape will see them increasingly look for non-lawyers too.
New strategies to beat mid-life doldrums
New approaches in business and the community are helping people to overcome the so-called midlife "crisis".
Lifestyle
Why Isle of Dogs is unlike any movie you've seen
Wes Anderson's latest stop-motion animation is a visual tour-de-force.
