Insights

Glencore's tactical shutdown of its coal mines has done little to aid its quest to force Rio Tinto into a merger, and could help Rio make the case for increasing its iron ore output.

China now has a new ideology: Xiism.

Vladminir Putin may support Xi Jinping's new diplomatic strategy to put China centre stage for now, but their current confluence of interests may only be temporary.

A large and liquid European gas market that extends beyond the borders of the European Union is in everyone's best interests -- even Russia's.

Many Australians recognise that our geopolitical interests in Asia are not always shared by the US. It's time for the government to adopt a similar posture.

While robots will take over more of the work that people currently do, some jobs will always be done by humans.

Heavy falls on European sharemarkets over renewed concerns Greece will exit the eurozone spilled over to the US. The local market is also set to open lower.

Ten Network's management is taking a break from its program of assessing takeover bids, while workforce provider Skilled is still weighing the merits of a $600m-plus offer from rival Programmed Group.

Expect debates about the property market, the federal budget, commodity prices and the exchange rate to dominate the economic agenda in 2015.

Power companies spent billions in an effort to centralise power generation, and will now need to spend more as the system moves towards decentralisation.

Slumping crude oil and petrol prices are unleashing the largest economic stimulus seen since the GFC -- and the Reserve Bank hasn't yet lifted a finger.

Europe's slide into debt paved the way for the region's current status as an economic basketcase. If Australia isn't careful, it could end up the same way.

The prime minister's election may have rescued India from drift and despair, but his promise remains largely unfulfilled.

A sliding Australian dollar and the burgeoning strength of the US economy add a positive dimension to Treasury Wine's recovery.

Personalised mobile notification advertising is about to pick up steam in Australia and it could actually be a win for consumers, as long as marketers play their cards right.

Veronica Roth's novel offers a useful way of viewing global politics and economics. Let's hear it for Dauntless America.