Insights

Chinese banks have become wrapped up in the fiction that they have a 1 per cent non-performing loan ratio.

The US recovery still has a way to go, but the latest payrolls data is likely just a brief misstep following six months of strong jobs growth.

After one year in office the Abbott government has a long road ahead to restore business and community confidence. If action isn't taken soon Australia will pay dearly.

In an age where there are apps for just about anything businesses know that they need them. However, making them work is a whole different story.

The ECB's decision to increase the trivial interest rate on private banks' reserve accounts will do little to change their lending behaviour.

Macquarie Group has Spanish power assets in its sights, while Standards Australia wants SAI Global to be more upfront about contract negotiations.

Under the coconut trees of a South Pacific beach, the issue of climate change comes into stark relief talking to a young - and brave - Solomon Islander.

A solid lead from the US sharemarket will support industrial stocks, but the resources sector will come under pressure on the back of weaker mining and energy prices.

The Hong Kong-based manufacturer of power tools and floor care products is set to post double-digit earnings growth annually over the next three years.

Stability is sheltering the Australian dollar carry trades of the hedge funds. The end of QE3 could shake that protection.

The European Central Bank and the Bank of England are facing starkly different policy dilemmas.

The US administration is obviously overwhelmed by the ongoing global tumult, but EU leaders don't even worry about not knowing what to do.

In this week's essential reading guide, Bartholomeusz puts his stamp on Australia Post's poor results, and Gottliebsen criticises the influx of misinformation being published about self-managed super funds.

An avalanche of key economic data including housing finance and employment figures will be released locally, while Chinese inflation and trade surplus data will make headlines abroad.

The Coalition's '2030 Vision' to develop Northern Australia is as arbitrary as colouring in empty spaces on a map.

Institutional shareholders in BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto have long demanded better levels of capital management, but two recent developments could leave them disappointed.