Tag: Economic Trends
Business bears brunt of interest margin increase
A Reserve Bank report estimates the major banks have enjoyed a 20 to 25 basis point increase in interest margins during the financial crisis.[MORE]
US banking gains offset China concerns
A late rally has helped US shares close higher, as concerns about Chinese inflation were offset by a positive statement from Citi Group.[MORE]
Unemployment - what's in a number?
Unemployment. It is one of the most watched, and perhaps least understood, economic figures.[MORE]
Business warns over jobs future
Business is concerned about the future direction of Tasmania's unemployment rate. [MORE]
Regional housing market bouncing back
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia says the regional housing market appears to be recovering at a similar rate to the metropolitan area.[MORE]
Rich list reflects economic comeback
The world's new richest man, Mexican Carlos Slim, and billionaires in Asia helped lead a comeback for the wealthiest in 2010.[MORE]
SA jobless remains below national rate
Premier Mike Rann says SA has the lowest jobless rate among the states.[MORE]
Jobs growth slows, unemployment ticks up
Only 400 new jobs were created in Australia in February, but a small fall in the participation rate kept unemployment roughly steady.[MORE]
Property value fall no surprise
A property executive says he is not surprised that Gold Coast property values have fallen.[MORE]
Local market edges higher in early trading
The Australian share market has open higher, after gains on international markets overnight.[MORE]
Employment expected to remain steady
Most economists are expecting unemployment in Australia to remain steady at 5.3 per cent. [MORE]
RBA warns of housing, worker inflation risk
The Reserve Bank has said one of Australia's greatest challenges in the years ahead will be to boost the supply of new houses and skilled workers.[MORE]
Consumer confidence flat as rates rise
A leading private survey has shown resilience among Australian consumers, despite the interest rate rise in March.[MORE]
Retail health hinges on budget medicine
Access Economics is warning retail spending in Canberra will bear the brunt of any tough decisions made in the federal budget. [MORE]
Wall Street rises on anniversary of bear market low
It is one year today since US stocks fell to their lowest level in more than 12 years, amid Wall Street's worst point in the global financial crisis.[MORE]
Single-person homes may replace Aussie dream
A report says owning a three-bedroom house is a thing of the past and that smaller homes must be built.[MORE]
Business confidence bounces back
Business confidence has risen back to the levels seen in November, which were the highest since May 2002.[MORE]
Job ads surge in February
The ANZ Job Advertisement Series shows a 19.1 per cent increase in total job ads in February compared to the previous month.[MORE]
Local shares slip in early trading
Australian stocks have opened slightly lower, after a mixed finish on Wall Street.[MORE]
Business expectations keep rising in 2010
A private survey shows Australian businesses are feeling positive heading into the next few months.[MORE]
A sporty year for consumers in 2009
Spending on sports equipment and activities grew faster in 2009 than any other area of consumer spending.[MORE]
Labour shortages a key inhibitor to growth
WA's business lobby has warned labour shortages could stunt economic growth.[MORE]
Strong start for local shares
The local share market has opened more than one per cent higher, after some solid gains on overseas markets last Friday.[MORE]
Germany not bailing out cash-strapped Greece
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has welcomed austerity measures taken by Greece to solve its financial crisis and says direct aid to Greece is not needed. [MORE]
Steady jobless rate not enough for Obama
The United States lost fewer jobs than expected last month, leaving its unemployment rate unchanged at 9.7 per cent.[MORE]
