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''Growth is slowing somewhat more than expected.'': Federal Reserve Board chairman, Jerome Powell.

The sudden shift that should have all of us worried about the global economy

Donald Trump, and the rest of the world, ought to be concerned about the message the Fed has just sent.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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The total number of Australians in work in February rose by just 4600.

Jobless rate falls to near eight-year low

The unemployment rate edged down to 4.9 per cent in February. But the fall was due to a drop in the number of people looking for work.

  • by Shane Wright
''Growth is slowing somewhat more than expected.'': Federal Reserve Board chairman, Jerome Powell.

The sudden shift that should have all of us worried about the global economy

Donald Trump, and the rest of the world, ought to be concerned about the message the Fed has just sent.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Energy minister Angus Taylor.

Parties battle it out on small business energy blueprint

The major parties have outlined energy policy blueprints as small businesses fight bill shock.

  • by Emma Koehn
Policies like the ability to buy extra leave might be good for work-life balance, but it costs employers in the long run.

Better wages or conditions: can we have both?

How much are employees paying for workplace flexibility without realising it?

  • by Tony Featherstone

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