Aug 25, 2023
Australia's growth will slow and its population age over the next forty years, putting pressure on the budget and more generally our standard of living, according to the government's latest Intergenerational Report. What can we do to jolt Australia out of this growth and productivity malaise? Plus, BRICS...
Aug 18, 2023
China this week suspended its youth unemployment data, having registered a record high in June. It's one of a raft of economic series that China has pulled in recent years. How troubling a sign is this for the Chinese economy? Plus, unemployment in Australia ticks up, wages growth remains relatively subdued,...
Aug 11, 2023
China's economy is experiencing a bout of deflation. Consumer demand is weak, the population is growing older and the property sector is undergoing a painful deleveraging. Is the Chinese economy about to stagnate like Japan in the 90s? Plus, the latest confidence numbers for Australia and CBA posts a record profit...
Aug 4, 2023
The RBA has kept interest rates on hold for the second meeting in a row. Are we now, finally, done with rate rises? Plus, the US government credit downgrade and industrial policy makes a comeback.