Business
The economy
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
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Opinion
Interest rates
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
World markets
'Great time to be patient': Fed sees no rate hikes in 2019, sets end to asset runoff
The US Federal Reserve has brought its three-year drive to tighten monetary policy to an abrupt end.
- by Howard Schneider and Trevor Hunnicutt
Trade wars
'They've had a lot of problems living by certain deals': Trump takes shot at China as trade talks continue
President Donald Trump said he'll keep tariffs on China until he's sure Beijing is complying with any trade deal, refuting expectations that the two nations will agree to roll back duties as part of a lasting truce to their trade war.
- by Jennifer Jacobs and Andrew Mayeda
Opinion
Industrial relations
Stop bagging 'fat cat' bosses; this is the national debate we need
Political spats over wages and industrial relations are a distraction from the main economic debate we should be having.
- by Jessica Irvine
Energy
Rich listers get boost from former Rio Tinto coal mine bought for $1
The coal mine is paying big dividends for some of Australia’s most prominent millionaires, including ad man John Singleton and former Leighton boss Wal King.
- by Cole Latimer
Jobs
ANZ numbers boss not convinced tech wave 'disruption' will reduce jobs
The next global technology wave will be disruptive, but ANZ’s numbers and research boss isn't convinced it will be the first one to reduce jobs rather than increase them.
- by Hamish Hastie
Sydney house prices
Sydney apartments pose financial stability risks, says RBA
The apartment market in Sydney is 'quite soft' due to a sharp rise in supply that's increased risks to financial stability, says the RBA.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Mining
Coal exporters forced to divert ships as China port delays intensify
Ships carrying Australian coal that were originally bound for China have been diverted or offered to buyers in other countries, including in India.
- by Darren Gray and Cole Latimer
Property prices
House prices tumble even faster than during the GFC, as RBA's concerns grow over jobs market
The total value of residential dwellings across the country dropped by $133 billion in the quarter to reach $6.7 trillion.
- by Shane Wright
Population
Sydney drops down the list of the world's most expensive cities
All Australian cities have dropped down the list of the world's most expensive cities, while there's a three-way tie at the top.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos