Why house prices don't worry RBA
As long as the economy is doing well and people have jobs, the RBA is not too concerned about falling property prices increasing negative equity.
Has Donald Trump made it easier for politicians to lie?
As voters prepare to return to the polls in 2019, is lying in federal politics easier because of Donald Trump?
Open banking is the next minefield for the industry
After a year of unprecedented scrutiny by the Hayne inquiry, banks are desperate to ensure the sharing of customer data under the government's "open banking" regime doesn't sow the seeds of the next royal commission.
Sydney residents flee 'cracking' building
Engineers say the 30-storey Opal Tower apartment block shifted by up 2mm while some residents will have to spend the night before Christmas in alternative housing after fleeing the building.
Washington shrugs off shutdown threat
As a partial shutdown of the federal government entered its second day, a normally fevered Washington found itself mustering little more than a collective shrug.
Alleged landbanking scheme frozen
The Federal Court of Australia has frozen a suspected landbanking scheme in Melbourne that raised more than $10 million from investors.
MYOB can do better than KKR's bid - but it won't
Having initially offered $3.70 per share for the Australian accounting-software maker, the private equity firm cut its bid to $3.40.
Record Boxing Day sales figures expected
Businesses are expecting a big Christmas spend with Australian shoppers set to splurge a record $2.49 billion at the Boxing Day sales this year, retail analysts say.
Petrol prices to fall over Christmas period
There is some good news for drivers clocking up the kilometres over the festive season as petrol prices are set to fall in the coming week.
MYOB accepts lowered KKR bid
Accounting software company MYOB has recommended that its shareholders accept a $3.40 per share acquisition offer by private equity firm KKR.
Vocus signs 5G deal with Optus
Vocus has signed a deal with Optus to access its 5G network, in a move that will give the $1.9 billion company access to a larger range of mobile products.
Blue Sky appoints CFO in rebuild
Embattled Blue Sky Alternative Investments has hired a new CFO, the first appointment in its new-look senior management team.
'This looks like panic in the administration'
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin startled observers on Sunday by issuing a statement declaring that the nation's six largest banks had ample credit to extend to US businesses and households.
It's bear markets galore as year to forget for bulls ends
The depth and breadth of the market sell-off is claiming new victims, with USÂ tech stocks and Japanese equities among the latest to hit the less than gratifying milestone: a bear market.
Pirates, peace and war on the ASX
Shareholders of three pirate-themed investment companies are threatening mutiny in the most absurd corporate scandal of the year.
ASX rallies ahead of Christmas
Australian shares snapped a four day losing streak on Monday, rallying from a 1 per cent fall at the open to end the final trading session before Christmas in the green.
Petrol prices to fall over Christmas period
There is some good news for drivers clocking up the kilometres over the festive season as petrol prices are set to fall in the coming week.
Opinion
Australia is still a land of optimism and trust
Purges like the Hayne royal commission and #MeToo show a mature democracy able to repair itself without over-reacting
As Mattis goes, so does his protection
US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis achieved that glorious double in his letter of never directly attacking the president, while not missing any of his questionable strategic calls.
RBA needs to pull its head in on lending
The banks are being justifiably cautious on home loans and will be building even more equity capital buffers. This means they'll need less capital, which explains their hybrids' strong performance, writes Christopher Joye.
Sydney's start-up surge bodes well for economy
After a year of Aussie blue chip shenanigans, it's optimistic to close 2018 cheered by a surge in entrepreneurship at the small end of town.
No Australians yet identified in tsunami
No Australians have yet been listed as being affected by the tsunami that hit beaches in Indonesia.
Australia on track to miss Paris emissions targets
Australia is on track to drastically miss its Paris greenhouse emissions reduction targets by 19 percentage points, new government figures show.
Indian giant Adani approval delayed
Adani will miss its Christmas deadline to begin construction of its Carmichael mine after the Palaszczuk government commissioned a new independent review.
Morrison has nowhere to go on energy
A triple pile-on on Scott Morrison government's big stick energy policies last week leaves the government with nowhere to go.
Trump's defence shake up rocks Australia
Australia's defence relations with the US have been rocked by President Trump's decision to withdraw troops from the Middle East and the snap resignation of US Defence Secretary James Mattis.
China weighs law to curb forced technology transfers
A draft law aiming at protecting foreign investment and preventing the forced transfer of technology has been submitted for review at a Chinese legislators' meeting, which started on Sunday, People's Daily reported.
The key US trade adviser you've never heard of
Robert Lighthizer's right hand man is Dennis Shea, who has a long-time focus on China, which he says has been taking advantage of the US and other WTO members.
Drone couple freed without charge, mystery continues
A couple in Britain who were detained in connection with the illegal use of drones that sowed three days of chaos at Gatwick Airport were released without charge.
China's Big Brother extends gaze on slowing economy
President Xi Jinping's China is preparing to ramp up efforts to quash dissent or diversity as the US trade war and a domestic economic slowdown threaten to disrupt three decades of stability.
Trump pushes Mattis out early, names new Pentagon chief
President Donald Trump, stung by criticism of his unilateral thinking, is replacing Defence Secretary Jim Mattis two months earlier than planned with his deputy.
Personal Finance
Take care with SMSF pensions after death
Inheriting superannuation income streams is complex, writes John Wasiliev, who finds answers for your super questions.
Understanding the big picture of asset allocation
When you build your portfolio, start with the big picture, as it's impossible to forecast the top asset class each year.
Early retirees use an essential tool to build wealth
Achieving early retirement can be done with help from a simple habit, but beware: An obsession with measuring your progress can pull you off course.
Rear Window's 2018: The descent continues
As in 2015, Australia withstood both a change of Test cricket captain and of Prime Minister. Both high offices are now occupied by placeholders.
This guy turned his fetish into a career. Could you?
Meet the most successful collector of Napoleon paraphernalia in the world. Not surprisingly, he's crazy about the famously brash ruler.
'Canada's Warren Buffett' drives his own pickup truck
Going on the road with intensely-private billionaire Jim Pattison offers a rare glimpse of Canada's third-richest man.
The Goldman Sachs PA turned wine thief
Nicolas DeMeyer stole wine worth more than $US1.2 million before anyone noticed. But then, he had been practising deception for a lifetime.
Lifestyle
Australia's most expensive Christmas lunch offerings
People are spoiling their families with fine dining options around the country in place of traditional at-home Christmas feasts.
The best of David Rowe's cartoons
