UK faces weakest growth in 10 years
The Bank of England said Britain faced its weakest economic growth in 10 years in 2019, blaming mounting Brexit uncertainty and the global slowdown.
Lowe navigates uncharted waters
Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe is met with bemused looks from former RBA heads when he talks of his determination to lift wages and inflation higher.
No royalties deal for Adani mine
Indian energy giant Adani has yet to sign a royalties agreement with the Queensland government for its controversial $2 billion Carmichael mine.
Words of caution from Reserve Bank chief
In questions and answers at the National Press Club this week, Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe spoke widely on the economy. This transcript was recorded and edited by The Australian Financial Review.
Townsville damage bill $124m and rising
The cost of catastrophic flooding in Townsville continues to rise with 250 houses uninhabitable and another 750 severely damaged.
Policy crisis clouds AGL project pipeline
AGL has launched a new push into energy storage as its 10 per cent gain in first-half profit unleashes a fresh attack from the federal gover...
Tax officers 'did exactly what Michael did'
Senior tax officers handled conflicts of interest exactly the same way that former deputy commisisoner Michael Cranston did, trial told.
ME Bank backs go-slow on broker commissions
ME Bank, which is owned by 26 industry super funds and relies on mortgage brokers for 70 per cent of home loans, has urged a slow approach t...
Government prepared to take 'big stick' to the election
The federal government will take its "big stick" energy legislation to the next election in the likelihood it fails to pass before the elect...
Leaked ASIO advice triggers new battle over boat people
An ASIO warning that Kerryn Phelps' bill to allow medical evacuations of boat people would undermine border protection has triggered a new w...
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