Insights

In the short term there are going to be winners and losers among traders, banks and hedge funds, but the move could have a much bigger impact down the line.

The return of the global unemployment rate to pre-crisis levels is welcome news, but the job isn't over for policymakers.

European markets rose on Switzerland's decision to abandon its currency ceiling, while US stocks wavered as investors digested the Swiss move and earnings reports.

Leighton refuses to give up hope on a deal for its properties division, while a fall in copper prices lowers expectations Glencore will launch a fresh bid for Rio Tinto.

The accounting software firm is hitting the road early in its attempt to move a step closer to a float, perhaps to avoid any nasty market surprises.

The numbers confirm the underlying economy is growing at a solid clip, but will it sway the Reserve Bank's stance on a rate cut?

Talk of Australia's potential energy superpower status may appeal to national pride, but it's completely inaccurate and a turn-off for overseas energy customers.

The labour market's gains are encouraging but the economy still has a lot of work to do before it gets out of its current rut.

The tumbling copper price is putting Glencore's ambitions for a merger with Rio Tinto in doubt, and also pokes holes in the portfolio diversification strategies of the big miners.

The fast adoption of internet technology by Chinese companies is set to transform the economy.

The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas has been one wild and potentially fruitful ride for Strone Technology.

Alan Kohler and Robert Gottliebsen reflect on a remarkable career upon the 50th anniversary of Warren Buffett taking control of Berkshire Hathaway.

Clearing the decks to make room for your own team isn't unusual, it's the way that Coca-Cola Amatil's new chief executive has gone about it that has raised eyebrows.

Australian architects have made baby steps towards greater access to the Chinese market, but challenges still remain.

Australia's budget deficit would be a whole lot worse without China.

Despite the disappointing retail sales numbers, a combination of factors should ensure the US household sector thrives in 2015.