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Don’t be fooled: Good economic stories often sound like bad news
These are neither the best nor worst of times. Yes, inflation and interest rates are rising – but unemployment is at an almost 50-year low.
- by Jessica Irvine
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Opinion
Inside China
Flatlining: China’s economy has been crippled by its zero-COVID policies
Xi Jinping has made it clear that trying to keep control of COVID outbreaks is his priority and China’s economy is paying the price.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Silver linings: The surprising way the pandemic has helped women at work
A move to flexible work has got more women into jobs, but there are still barriers that stop Australian women from reaching their full work potential.
- by Rachel Clun
US banks prepare for downturn but don’t see recession yet
Slowing demand and sinking markets put an end to a period of record-setting profits for the America’s biggest banks, but that doesn’t mean a recession is imminent.
- by Emily Flitter and Stephen Gandel
Boosting copper output ‘the biggest contribution Australia could make’ to hitting net zero
Energy experts have called on Australia, which has the world’s sixth largest reserves of copper, to boost output to help the global economy electrify.
- by Lachlan Abbott
Opinion
Renting
Record rents are further squeezing Australian households
Every Australian needs a place to call home, and should not be placed under severe financial stress to meet that basic need.
- by Angela Jackson
Australia’s biggest super fund braces for prolonged slowdown
Investment giant AustralianSuper sees the global economy struggling for about two more years as businesses and households adjust to tighter monetary and fiscal policies.
- by Benjamin Robertson and Silas Brown
Opinion
Interest rates
Reserve Bank charts path to higher interest rates, but there may be potholes ahead
The Reserve Bank is trying to navigate a “narrow path” to getting the economy back to normal, and it reckons we’re strong enough to hang on for the ride.
- by Rachel Clun
Clean energy demand to drive copper price higher in future, despite recent falls
Copper prices have tumbled to a 19-month low, but supply issues and clean energy needs means there is a chance it would not always be reflective of economic conditions in future.
- by Lachlan Abbott
Opinion
Russia-Ukraine war
Putin’s desperation on show as he slowly loses the financial battle
Proposed new laws are further confirmation of Russia’s self-inflicted relegation from global superpower to international pariah.
- by Ben Marlow
Black gold helps Putin dodge worst of economic pain
Russia appears on track for a much shallower recession than expected this year, boosted by rising oil production that has blunted the impact of sanctions.
- by Bloomberg News