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Consumer confidence grim as views on family finance weaken
Housing worries have pushed consumer confidence to its lowest level since mid-2016, according to the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment.
The net worth reality check you desperately need
Some people may look and feel wealthy but they aren't looking at their net worth. That is when money trouble happens.
Vanguard economist rejects Trump globalisation theory
US President Donald Trump has a globalisation view that could be disastrous for economies around the world.
What Trump means for Australian economy
Within 48 hours of inauguration, President Trump has introduced a swathe of executive orders to rip up the rule book. So what does it mean for Australia?
Why the Dow Jones nearing 20,000 doesn’t matter
The Dow Jones index is a historical relic calculated in a nonsensical manner, and the 20,000 milestone doesn't change anything for serious investors.
US Fed rate hike: what it means for Australia
As widely expected we have just seen the Fed move again - raising its Federal Funds target interest rate to the range of 0.5-0.75%. What does this mean?
Why prices will rise if five-cent coin is scrapped
Consumers could be set to foot the bill for changes to Australian currency, with prices tipped to rise if the five-cent coin is abolished.
Record household debt leaves Aussies vulnerable, says RBA governor
Record levels of household debt will leave Australians vulnerable to a global economic downtown, says RBA Governor Dr Philip Lowe.
Three tips for surviving the Donald Trump economy
In the wake of the election of Donald Trump as president of the United States, what should Australian investors consider?
Australia vulnerable if Trump sets off global trade war
Big tax cuts and increased defence and infrastructure spending will provide an initial fiscal stimulus, but the the risk is that Donald Trump's protectionist policies will set off a trade war.
