Insights

It seems Australia is going to be subjected to another politically inspired attempt to deal with internet piracy. But at what cost?

Despite GDP growth beating market expectations, the eurozone recovery remains frustratingly slow, with persistently high unemployment highlighting the region's weaknesses.

Local market tipped begin week stronger following Wall Street gains.

The Aussie bounced back after poor jobs figures, while Fed minutes and China data are the key market movers this week.

For China, Kim Jong-un's violent rule has been personally insulting. As relations continue to sour the US has an opening to turn the region's alliances.

The effects of a declining middle class in the US are being mirrored in Australia, with devastating consequences for wages and employment.

The Energy Policy Institute says the politicisation of environmental issues in Australia has come at the expense of an adequate energy policy. A taskforce - not another government inquiry - is the only solution.

Qantas is reportedly seeking buyers for a Frequent Flyer stake, while Transurban raises funds for its Queensland Motorways bid.

Stocks in the U.S. capped the week with impressive gains as investors seemed to shrug off a batch of mixed economic reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied 126.80 points to close at 16,154.39. The S&P500 climbed 8.80 points to finish at 1,838.63 and the Nasdaq edged up 3.35 points to close at 4,244.03.

As confidence in Australia's economy hangs in the balance, one set of data will be crucial to the Reserve Bank's rates stance.

The credit engine in the UK is spluttering back to life, but could result in a bigger expansion in leverage than ever before. This is what caused the crisis in the first place.

Legacy IR arrangements at Qantas underscore hypocrisy in the treasurer's attack on SPCA wages. A more comprehensive approach is needed to defining grounds for industry aid.

The demise of the car industry will have huge ramifications for employers and workers in a range of sectors but some companies can power ahead.

The RBA's assistant governor argues the decline in the exchange rate as the resources boom transitions from the investment phase to production will help achieve balanced growth.

The Australian stock market has closed stronger after Chinese inflation rose slightly more than expected.

Big game hunters go after Paul Zahra, Domino's delivery lags and Cupid's arrows fly well past Canberra.