Insights

US and European markets had a quiet session, while gold saw a healthy rise and the euro fell further.

While Australia came out of the GFC relatively unscathed, a hollowed-out non-resources sector and long-term youth unemployment could precipitate a slowdown of our own making.

Five years ago, a near majority of the Liberal Party accepted the scientific consensus on climate change, but under Tony Abbott the party has taken a radically ideological path, isolating dissenters like Malcolm Turnbull.

Drawn to his ability to challenge authority and turn weakness into strength, China's most powerful corporate tycoons are turning to Maoist military strategy to guide their empire-building efforts.

The NSW government's plan to offload electricity networks has investment banks whirring, while Seven Group looks ready to pounce on the energy sector.

China might be content with the slow decline of the US-led unipolar international system, but Beijing will continue to violently revolt against Asia's territorial status quo.

The downgrades from both Pacific Brands and The Reject Shop reflect the first tangible effects of the slump in consumer sentiment since the federal budget was handed down. Unusually warm weather has compounded the problem.

Local market pares morning gains after downbeat business conditions survey.

Retailer expects full-year profit will be weighed down by weakened consumer sentiment.

Discount retailer set to fall short of profit forecast as budget hit to sentiment weighs.

Report finds emerging economies are getting in on the action as the Australian industry 'stalls' amid policy uncertainty.

Declining investor demand will leave a void in the housing market, which is unlikely to be filled by pessimistic first home buyers or owner-occupiers.

The two PMs feign concern for reducing carbon emissions but what unites them is a concern to protect their giant fossil fuel export industries.

The market thinks Aquila can do better than the takeover offer on the table, but Baosteel and Aurizon have benefits another bidder is unlikely to bring - if one exists.

There's no question unwieldy telco access laws need reviewing, but with the framework subject to change, the uncertainty is yet another complication for NBN Co.

Group open to contract discussions with miners on reports mines being run at a loss.