Insights

By changing his stance on Chinese investment, the Prime Minister has shown he's willing to eschew ideology in favour of pragmatism. His chances of clinching an FTA within a year are now much better.

The IPCC has talked up biomass as a way to store masses of carbon, over eons, while supplying power. Indeed while it could offset 150% of car emissions in Australia by 2050, it should only be seen as a support, not substitute.

The week in clean energy saw Germany opt for a third way for renewables development, JA Solar eye a trade-barrier loophole, and EU carbon advance again.

Well-contained inflation in the US will spur on the Federal Reserve to continue tapering as planned, and should see rates remain steady for the medium term.

Beijing's stance against reckless stimulus is its clearest signal of departure from GDPism. If this extends to successful structural reform, the country could add up to $1.9 trillion to GDP.

Strong earnings from blue chip companies in the US helped keep Wall Street in the black as fears over rising tensions in Ukraine pummelled European markets.

As debate grows in the US about jobs, wages and distribution of capital, Australian politicians have yet to fully articulate their response to a time of major technological and economic change.

Beacon Lighting's bright ASX debut bodes well for the IPO market, with further excitement around Japara Holdings' imminent float.

Colin Barnett dismisses Padbury Mining's plan to revive the Oakajee project.

Coalition warns Fair Work Commission on raising the national minimum wage.

Lift to retirement age likely to be put off by govt until after next election.

Mirvac Group's transformation under chief executive Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz is stepping up a gear.

Seven has contingency plan should Nexus shareholders vote its bid down.

Chinese-backed MMG sells mothballed Tasmanian Avebury nickel mine for $40m.

OZ Minerals has been rushed by companies interested in the development of its Carrapateena ­deposit.

Fund managers question pricing of float of catering services company.