Insights

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has released a Deloitte report finding against the consensus on the renewables' effect. It wouldn't be the first time the ACCI chief has been off the mark on power prices.

Regulatory uncertainty surrounding the compensation Telstra is scheduled to receive in exchange for shutting down its fixed-line network could have big consequences for the telco and for the delivery of the NBN.

The International Monetary Fund has lowered the forecast for global growth. In this video, economics editor Callam Pickering explains what happened and what surprises are ahead.

The Vertigan NBN panel's first report was expected to shake the foundations of NBN Co but it's steady as she goes for the moment. However, there's plenty here to suggest what might be in store for the NBN.

Local market begins little changed after mixed leads from Wall Street overnight.

Time is ticking on the Renewable Energy Target and wind turbines don't just spring out of the ground overnight. But competitive utility-scale solar could be the game-changer.

As Telstra, Optus and Vodafone look to hook their customers on the speedy 4G drug, where do mobile virtual network operators fit into the equation?

Advanced economies are battling high levels of public and private debt, while emerging markets are taking on structural reforms amid a tougher financial environment.

The Queensland Premier's leadership style is grating on his northern Brisbane electorate, putting him in the running to become just the second leader in Australian history to lose a seat in a re-elected government.

Everything from DropBox to iPhoto uploads, Safari web traffic and email is now exposed to those with the right networking know-how.

Our talent is escaping overseas, but should we be concerned?

Miner to sell three mines for $115m as it focusses on core assets.

S&P 500 closes at record as investors weigh contrasting economic data in the US.

The Reserve Bank slashed interest rates while the economy was strong. Now we are left with an out-of-whack property market and rising inflation that may not be so easy to reverse.

The combination of a strengthening labour market and a subdued household sector will pose challenges for the Federal Reserve, which may need to raise rates sooner than expected.

Hundreds of thousands of small food producers sell into the Chinese supply chain, and government monitoring is selective. Foreign food chains will need to remain vigilant.