Insights

The US empire may be in decline, but there are a few reasons why China is not yet ready to become the world's preeminent superpower.

Like his Australian counterpart, the Canadian prime minister will opt out of this month's UN Climate Summit, which is set to be attended by Barack Obama and David Cameron.

Rooftop system prices dropped to their lowest level in two years as the industry braced for cuts to the small-scale Renewable Energy Target.

Fossil fuel divestment efforts so far may be equivalent to only a drop in the ocean, but the economic and political momentum they provide mean it's only a matter of time before they gain real traction.

Entrepreneurs should be able to run a start-up from anywhere, including the bush.

Corporate tax avoidance has big macroeconomic consequences, and it hits some countries harder than others.

As smartphone screens expand, so too has the use of the ugly word used to describe them.

Foxtel has reportedly abandoned plans for a joint bid for Ten Network, while Bendigo and Adelaide Bank is in no rush to pursue any major mergers.

The RET is far from the only factor in determining Australia's future energy supply.

New research indicates auction results can be used to predict future dwelling prices, providing buyers with valuable insight about whether auction or private treaty is their best bet for a bargain.

The local market is likely to lose ground today in response to weak production data from China and a poor showing on US markets.

Much attention has focused on NAB's troubling UK exposures, but the bank faces a larger obstacle closer to home.

The surge in employment last month now closes the inconsistency gap that had developed in recent months between forward labour market indicators and actual labour market performance. It's also consistent with the step up in GDP growth in H1'14.

When assessing the RBA's outlook for a rate hike, investors should treat the latest jobs numbers with a healthy amount of scepticism.

Politicians can no longer maintain the public services we've become accustomed to without beefing up indirect taxes.

By a remarkable margin, Americans want a candidate who focuses on growth over inequality.