Right is wrong to lose faith in growth
The idea that public policy should place a large amount of emphasis on the economy's rate of growth is under assault by the political right as well as the left.
Fed unlikely to bow to markets
The nasty sell-off in equities has raised doubts about the Fed's willingness to boost rates again in December. It shouldn't.
S&P; 500 confirms correction
US stocks closed lower in a shortened post-holiday trading session on Friday as the energy sector tumbled on continued weakness in oil prices.
Why short sellers are struggling
Many short sellers are struggling and their massive bet against Tesla has set up a battle between Wall Street doomsayers and Silicon Valley's most outspoken leader.
Oil plunge takes energy shares down as stocks tumble
Stocks fell in a shortened US Black Friday session as energy shares fell with oil prices.
ASX's 'santa rally' under threat
Investors may find their Christmas stockings rather empty if the traditional year-end market rally fails to materialise due to weak consumer...
ASX ends week lower amid political tensions
Two strong trading sessions on Thursday and Friday weren't enough to stop the local sharemarket closing the week slightly lower.
How to capitalise on market chaos
Recent market volatility highlights how cheap financial credit is relative to almost all other asset classes, despite a big deleveraging of ...
ASX lifts through afternoon on banks
Australian shares fell just a few points shy of ending the week flat despite a strong rally from a loss at the open.
ASX poised to open lower
Australian shares are poised to open lower as European shares slid. BHP and Rio fell in London. $A steady.
