Top barley exporter saw glyphosate as big trade risk
Australian grain industry leaders have been worried about China applying politically motivated trade sanctions for months but saw residue from glyphosate use as the most likely trigger.
Indian central bank to rethink policies
India's central bank has given ground to government pressure and agreed to reassess its management of reserves and treatment of troubled banks.
IMF wants more than negative gearing curbs
The IMF has signalled support for Labor's plan to curtail negative gearing, but warned that reducing tax breaks that encourage excessive borrowing must be part of a broader tax reform.
IMF backs RBA's reluctance to raise interest rates
The IMF welcomes the cooling housing market, wants a higher GST and urged the government to stick with its budget surplus plan.
China accuses US of 'spoiling' APEC party
China has accused the United States of spoiling the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders summit by attending with 'great anger'.
HSBC turns negative on Sydney, Melbourne house prices
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham said the falls in house prices were larger than previously forecast but to date had been 'orderly' and did nothing to affect his expectation of a 'soft landing'.
Fed's Williams sees 'somewhat' higher rates
The US central bank will stick with its campaign of gradual interest rate increases, said NY Fed president John Williams.
Labor warns on 'Robot Tax' if AI questions are ignored
Shadow Minister for the Digital Economy Ed Husic has said politicians and industry must do more to address automation issues and avoid the need for new taxes and welfare handouts.
How a great deal became an albatross
Our FTA with Indonesia could become an electoral albatross around President Joko's neck as well.
Why the US faces a policy bind
Monetary policy seems committed to soothing the "inflation beast", while the fiscal policy levers are hampered by the budget and political g...
Pressure on China as Trump's trade ultimatum nears
Xi Jinping's strategy to position China as a champion of free trade has been undermined by the Trump administration's tactics at what should...
