Falling $A a threat to households
The heavily indebted Aussie household sector is at risk of higher rates should the RBA be forced to hike rates to combat a "sustained" fall in the local dollar.
Property bosses ready for 'correction'
The chief financial officers and treasury heads at Australia's real estate investment trusts are bunkering down.
Why L1 Capital is shorting Tesla
Long-short manager L1 Capital has outlined its short thesis on Tesla, where it has a small position against the company claiming it is "dramatically overvalued" and beset by governance problems.
Big banks take profit hit to chase home loan share
Australia's big four banks are exploiting rising funding costs to snatch mortgage market share from smaller rivals.
Our regulators can take on tech giants
As global regulators grapple with the market power of tech giants, Australia might had an advantage.
ASX steady as BHP hits new high
The sharemarket rebounded from a loss at the start of trading to end the session steady on gains in materials and energy.
The danger lurking in China's banks
The nexus between lossmaking companies and regional banks has emerged as a key risk to China's economy.
How the Innovation Summit unfolded
If there is one thing government can do for the startup ecosystem it's leave the R&D; tax incentive scheme alone, AirTree Ventures Daniel Petre told our Innovation Summit.
Nine's Fairfax offer too low: Waislitz
Fairfax shareholder Alex Waislitz says Nine Entertainment Co.'s offer for Fairfax Media is too low, and another bidder could emerge.
ING begins push into commercial banking
Foreign bank better known for high interest online savings accounts says it wants to double the size of its commercial lending book.
Origin gets lift from record gas output
Record gas production at the Australia Pacific LNG project has driven a 23 per cent jump in revenues for Origin Energy's oil and gas business in the June quarter..
Bruce Gordon believed to up Nine stake via Deutsche Bank: sources
Bruce Gordon is believed to be one of the parties behind Deutsche Bank's increased holding in Nine Entertainment.
Automation could revive Australian manufacturing
A fall in labour force growth could provide Australian with an opportunity to return to manufacturing as investment in automation reaches into the trillions of dollars within the next decade.
ASX wobbles on close
The Australian share market dropped 15 points at settlement to end the day and the month at 6280 points.
BoJ vows to keep rates low
The decision underscored the challenges the BoJ faces as stubbornly weak inflation forces it to maintain a massive stimulus program despite the rising costs of prolonged easing.
China's July manufacturing growth slows
Growth in China's manufacturing sector slowed more than expected in July, as the worsening trade dispute with Washington and bad weather weighed on factory activity.
ASX to dip, techs knock Nasdaq
Australian shares are poised to slip at the open. Tech stocks extended their sell-off in New York. Global bond yields rise.
Opinion
Even Google struggles with AI
One of the striking revelations on day one of the Financial Review Innovation Summit came from the former chief executive of Google Australia, Jason Pellegrino, who is very concerned about Australia's readiness for artificial intelligence (AI).
Business doesn't spend enough on R&D;
Government spending on research and development is about average relative to OECD countries. It's the R&D; spending by business in Australia – at 1 per cent of GDP – that is the missing link. Why?
Is the FAANG party over for investors?
Are we in the early stages of a replay of the 2000 dot.com bust? That's the big question for investors after Facebook's shocking share price plunge last week.
Innovation needs a competitive economy to thrive
An economy that can generate new jobs is the best guarantee of social continuity amid a changing world.
Digital investment could lead to $315b GDP win
"An unprecedented moment in history in terms of the opportunity." Data61 boss Adrian Turner says Australia stands to benefit from a $315b GDP windfall over the next decade if it can boost its ability to use technology for productivity gains.
Women more educated, but still doing all the chores
More women than men now hold a university degree but the gender pay gap and share of housework and childcare has barely moved, the latest HILDA survey reveals.
Australia, US, Japan to rival Belt and Road
Australia, the United States and Japan are teaming up to provide a regional strategic rival to China's Belt and Road Initiative but experts believe it won't be able to match the sheer volume of money on offer from Beijing.
Coalition may dump company tax cuts
The Turnbull government is splintering over its all-or-nothing approach to company tax cuts and may compromise on the issue.
R&D; savings used to balance budget: Michaelia Cash
Michaelia Cash said the government would be willing to discuss returning some R&D; savings to companies in the form of increased direct grants in future budgets.
CBS to hire lawyer to probe Moonves claims
CBS chief executive officer Leslie Moonves, accused by several women of sexual harassment, will remain on the job for now.
Trump considers $135b tax cut for wealthy
The Trump administration is considering bypassing Congress to grant a $135 billion tax cut mainly to the wealthy, a legally tenuous manoeuvre.
ISIS says it killed cyclists in Tajikistan
A car ran down a group of touring cyclists in the Central Asian state of Tajikistan, killing four people from the US, the Netherlands and Switzerland.
World's fastest-expanding economy set to keep growing
The world's fastest growing major economy is showing signs of a recovery in animal spirits, suggesting its mid-term outlook can weather global trade tensions and emerging market strains.
What economists still don't get about the 2008 crisis
At least a few economists are working on something more revolutionary, laid out in a presentation by behavioural finance specialists Nicola Gennaioli and Andrei Shleifer.
Personal Finance
Insurance savings are false: AIA
CEO Damien Mu has warned the $700m in savings expected to flow will not materialise
The camp where kids learn how to stay rich
Attendees at Next Gen functions hosted by the likes of UBS, Citi Private Bank, and Credit Suisse will one day rank among the world’s most sought-after clients.
Why it'll pay if you're more open to biotech
Biotech is realigning globally in R&D; and investment opportunities, particularly in China.
Most Innovative Companies 2018: the full list
Explore the 2018 edition of the AFR/Inventium Most Innovative Companies list, featuring firms that are breaking new ground.
Australia's most innovative company revealed
The world's most accurate mine monitoring system has won its creators the title of Australia's most innovative company.
Meet the woman convincing investors to ditch tobacco
Radiation oncologist Bronwyn King has made it her mission to convince banks, insurers and financial services companies to cease all dealings with cigarette makers.
When working with China, being direct can pay off
When dealing with Chinese clients, there is little to lose from being direct.
Lifestyle
Singapore Airlines lines up world's longest flight
Would you fly 19 hours non-stop? Singapore Airlines will soon offer just that on the world's longest non-stop commercial flight.
