![Australian Consumer Sentiment Slumps Following RBA’s Rate Hike](/i/c/f5cdfa0e-fbc5-6d44-c035-c24c3731900c.webp)
Australian Consumer Sentiment Slumps Following RBA’s Rate Hike
Australia’s consumer confidence slumped in November following the Reserve Bank’s resumption of interest-rate increases, as households hunkered down
2023-11-14 07:59
![ANZ Profit Climbs as CEO Cautions on Fragile Economy Ahead](/i/c/51f11089-6bc8-55a5-c972-e95d0ed59943.webp)
ANZ Profit Climbs as CEO Cautions on Fragile Economy Ahead
ANZ Group Holdings Ltd.’s earnings climbed as higher interest rates buoyed lending profitability, while its chief executive officer
2023-11-13 07:23
![Optus Outage Leaves Millions in Australia Without Phone, Internet](/i/c/bb05239c-e433-bbd3-22ff-01eaa6395cf6.webp)
Optus Outage Leaves Millions in Australia Without Phone, Internet
A nationwide outage struck Australia’s second-largest telecommunications company Optus on Wednesday, wreaking havoc at peak hour as millions
2023-11-08 06:57
![Australia’s Top Three Inflation Drivers Beyond RBA’s Control](/i/c/25c1ac41-7fc7-a9ed-6006-26651f575608.webp)
Australia’s Top Three Inflation Drivers Beyond RBA’s Control
Australian inflation is being driven by climate change, geopolitical shocks and government policies — factors typically beyond the
2023-11-01 07:59
![When Japan Ends Negative Rate Policy, Treasuries Will Suffer](/i/c/2b64e3eb-e334-0898-8586-95aca206545f.webp)
When Japan Ends Negative Rate Policy, Treasuries Will Suffer
Japan’s era of negative interest rates will end in coming months, and the implications for world markets will
2023-10-23 08:52
![Australian Housing Set for First Rebound During Tightening](/i/c/26b3b76c-7408-6b2b-cb4a-ff441fa1e504.webp)
Australian Housing Set for First Rebound During Tightening
Australian house prices are poised for an annual rebound during a policy tightening campaign for the first time
2023-10-18 09:18
![New Zealand Inflation Poised to Add to Kiwi’s Downside Risks](/i/c/225afc66-81f8-014e-ecdd-2c8752bf033c.webp)
New Zealand Inflation Poised to Add to Kiwi’s Downside Risks
The New Zealand dollar’s attempts at a rally are proving futile ahead of a report that’s expected to
2023-10-16 02:55
![Dollar Heads for Longest Losing Streak Since 2020 Before US CPI](/i/c/f1bb4bbf-fb7d-1213-7c18-917334029ec8.webp)
Dollar Heads for Longest Losing Streak Since 2020 Before US CPI
A gauge of the dollar is set for the longest run of losses in over three years, leaving
2023-10-12 17:56
![Australia Consumer Sentiment Rises From Ultra-Low Level](/i/c/e40ee414-d3b3-3ef0-5c49-f7289241689a.webp)
Australia Consumer Sentiment Rises From Ultra-Low Level
Australian business conditions showed ongoing resilience to elevated price pressures while consumer confidence remained in “deeply pessimistic” territory,
2023-10-10 09:27
![Global Markets Face New Geopolitical Risk, View Oil as Guide](/i/c/b023a188-c51d-4ffb-505a-044ad4091267.webp)
Global Markets Face New Geopolitical Risk, View Oil as Guide
Global financial markets already rattled by elevated interest rates now face a fresh dose of geopolitical uncertainty following
2023-10-09 08:45
![Star Entertainment Plans $483 Million Equity Raising, AFR Says](/i/c/dbd4b99e-e2f3-403f-484d-212d47c3af66.webp)
Star Entertainment Plans $483 Million Equity Raising, AFR Says
Star Entertainment Group Ltd. is preparing to raise A$750 million ($483 million) in equity as part of a
2023-09-24 19:48
![National Australia Bank Will Shut Its Hong Kong Office](/i/c/7bcf0475-aa38-093f-7544-03cbf4ce512c.webp)
National Australia Bank Will Shut Its Hong Kong Office
National Australia Bank Ltd. is planning to close its Hong Kong office and consolidate operations into mainland China,
2023-09-14 11:20