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Could stagflation woes turn up once again for Australia?
November 01, 2021 05:14 PM AEDT| By Akanksha VashishtHighlights Speculation is rife on whether Australia could undergo a spell of stagflation, given the ongoing inflationary pressures. Economies going through stagflation observe increasing unemployment figures and low GDP growth rate at a time of.....
What to expect from RBA policy meet
November 01, 2021 03:06 PM AEDT| By AshishHighlights Following an unexpected jump in inflation, investors and economists are keeping a close eye on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) monetary policy meeting on Tuesday. Earlier, the RBA had maintained that it won’t raise .....
What could BoC's call to end bond-buying program mean for Canadians?
October 30, 2021 03:24 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaThe Bank of Canada announced Wednesday, October 27, that it is putting an end to its bond-buying program. Inflation has been skyrocketing and rising energy prices and supply chain bottlenecks have not helped, putting the bank under pressure. The d.....
US consumer prices climb at fastest pace in 30 years
October 30, 2021 11:48 AM AEDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahHighlights But, despite rising costs and the expiration of unemployment benefits in September, consumer spending also increased in the month, the data revealed. The report pointed at strong demand and severe supply shortages for flaring up infl.....
Pandemic troubles persist as Covid cases in England climb 1 million
October 30, 2021 02:04 AM AEDT| By AbhijeetHIGHLIGHTS Pandemic hardships for UK economy and businesses continue Covid-19 infections in England remain over 1 million in week ending 22 October Infection ratio is worst in Wales where 1 in every 40 individuals have Covid-19 The pandem.....
Retail trade picks up with reopening of the AU economy
October 29, 2021 06:40 PM AEDT| By Akanksha VashishtHighlights Data by the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed that retail trade rose by 1.3% in September 2021 over the previous month. Varying restriction levels have resulted in differing state-wise retail sales, with Queensland sales r.....
Has COVID-19 pandemic derailed Australia’s economic growth?
October 28, 2021 07:14 PM AEDT| By Akanksha VashishtHighlights According to Treasurer secretary Steven Kennedy, GDP is expected to show a drop of 3% in the September 2021 quarter. The highest GDP drop was of 7%, observed last year during the June quarter when the first wave of COVID-19 had struc.....
Can you give away stocks as donations?
October 28, 2021 05:38 PM AEDT| By Rishika RainaDonating stocks instead of cash is always a better option considering the interest of both parties. A wide range of charities, schools, hospitals, and other non-profit organisations prefer receiving stocks as gift or donation as it provides them wi.....
Autumn Budget 2021: Top 10 highlights to note
October 28, 2021 02:16 AM AEDT| By Rishika RainaHighlights Inflation levels can touch 4% next year as per OBR estimates. The economy will grow by 6.5% this year and will bounce back to its pre-pandemic size by 2022. Unemployment is set to peak at 5.2%. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi.....
Autumn Budget: Top 10 expectations from Sunak
October 27, 2021 07:14 PM AEDT| By Rishika RainaHighlights The Autumn Budget is due to be delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak at the parliament on Wednesday. The Budget is set to come ahead of a rough winter due to rising fears of inflation and soaring energy prices, which have negativ.....
Australian core inflation rises to its fastest pace since 2015
October 27, 2021 03:42 PM AEDT| By Akanksha VashishtThe Australian Bureau of Statistics has recently released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for the September 2021 quarter. CPI is one of the most common tools used to assess inflation levels in an economy, using the prices of household items and.....
What's the new proposed open-ended investment fund?
October 26, 2021 10:18 PM AEDT| By Priya BhandariThe UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is all set to create a new type of open-ended authorised investment fund, which will support investment in assets such as private equity and infrastructure. The proposal will mean investors and thos.....
Which Australian state has the strongest economy?
October 26, 2021 07:46 PM AEDT| By Akanksha VashishtHighlights Tasmania has been given the title of the best performing state economy for the June quarter by CommSec, under its State of the States report. Tasmania has taken the lead in four indicators: retail spending, job market, construc.....
China plans new property tax; here’s how it may hit Australia
October 26, 2021 01:51 PM AEDT| By AshishHighlights China has announced plans to roll out a pilot real estate tax amid the ongoing rise in real estate speculation across the country. The National People's Congress Standing Committee has provided the nod to the latest plan to promote ".....
This is the greatest cyber threat of our times
October 24, 2021 12:38 AM AEDT| By Priya BhandariHighlights According to thematic research of GlobalData, online information and hacking that purposely attempts to undermine the authority of government leaders, poses the considerable threat to state stability. These attacks need high level of.....
Will Aussies sweeten the pot for retailers by shopping big time this Xmas?
October 24, 2021 12:00 AM AEDT| By Anam SiddiquiHighlights The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and its strategic partner Roy Morgan have projected pre-Christmas spending of AU$58.8 billion for 2021. Retail sales in NSW and Victoria that saw sporadic lockdown throughout the year would .....
UK launches world’s first green savings bond: What the savers can get?
October 22, 2021 10:47 PM AEDT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights The UK launched the world’s first retail green savings bond, issued by the National Savings and Investments The move follows after the UK has raised a total of £16 billion in green sovereign bonds since the last month .....
Why falling inflation is not good news
October 22, 2021 04:52 PM AEDT| By Rishika RainaHighlights UK headline inflation dropped from 3.2% in August to 3.1% in September as per latest ONS figures. In the recent months, inflation has been above the 2% target set by the UK Government, with expectations of hitting 4% by the end of th.....
Lockdowns weighed heavily on business confidence, says NAB
October 21, 2021 09:19 PM AEDT| By Akanksha VashishtIn a series of latest developments reflecting the impact of lockdowns in Australia, business confidence has reportedly declined during the third quarter of 2021. National Australia Bank (NAB) has recently released its quarterly business survey for .....
How are rate hike expectations shaping up in Australia?
October 21, 2021 06:23 PM AEDT| By Akanksha VashishtWith major developed nations moving towards monetary policy tightening, speculations are rife that Australia will also eventually walk on the same path. After maintaining near-zero interest rates for nearly two years, Australia’s economy has .....
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