Business
The economy
Fears of summer blackouts sees energy operator push business to cut power
The Australian Energy Market Operator will rely on big energy consuming businesses cutting back their demand to prevent potential blackouts during summer.
- by Cole Latimer & Benjamin Preiss
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GDP
Australians' risky debt could magnify a downturn, RBA's Debelle warns
The Reserve Bank's second-in-command Guy Debelle says risky borrowing may not trigger an economic slump, but could accelerate a downturn.
- by Michael Heath
Jobs
Employment works in RBA's favour as jobs surge
Employment surged in October as the central bank's record-low interest rates spurred hiring, while the jobless rate remained at a six-year low despite an expanding workforce.
- by Alex Druce & Benjamin Preiss
Retail
American mystery: Trumpy Bear's second coming has everyone intrigued
A plush teddy bear with combable Trump-like hair has been lurking in the shadows since last year - but it has now gone mainstream.
- by Meagan Flynn
Property market
Six charts that show what killed Australia's property boom
With the downturn now in its second year, the big question for homeowners, house hunters and property investors is: How much further down will prices go?
- by Emily Cadman
Jobs
Wages just grew at fastest rate for three years
While still not flying there are signs that a tightening labour market is starting to lift salaries.
- by Peter Bateman
Energy
'Talking their own book': Taylor slams Woodside's carbon price call
Federal Energy Minister Angus Taylor has launched a spray at energy giant Woodside, dismissing its calls for a carbon price as an effort to sell more of its gas.
- by Cole Latimer
Pay
Australia annual wage growth the highest in three years
Hourly pay rates across Australia rose 0.6 per cent in September quarter and have now increased 2.3 per cent over the past 12 months for the highest annual growth rate in three years.
- by Alex Druce
Retail
'Surprisingly strong': Consumer mood recovers from rate hike shock
The index has now fully come back from a sharp drop in September. when political instability and rises in home loan rates at most banks soured the public mood.
- by Wayne Cole
Property prices
House prices could drop 30 per cent in 'deep recession' scenario: UBS
The outlook for the banks has not been as challenged since at least 2008 and risks for a credit crunch are rising, UBS analyst Jonathan Mott says.
- by Michael Heath
Energy
'Damaging spikes': International Energy Agency sends an oil price warning
The International Energy Agency has forecast a coming global oil price crunch in the early 2020s as growing demand outstrips supply.
- by Cole Latimer