EDITORS' PICKS
In this week's essential reading guide Kohler interviews Hardie Grant's chief, Gottliebsen shines a light on Australia's global inflation antidote, Bartholomeusz deciphers Barrick Gold's message to the market and Maley investigates America's greenback grief.
Turning over a new Hardie Grant leaf
Alan Kohler
The book and magazine publisher's chief, Sandy Grant, explains how his company is planning to overcome the pessimism that is pervading the publishing industry.
Inflated interest rate importance
Robert Gottliebsen
As central banks around the world realise that the only medicine they have has limited impact, Australia – a holder of an anti-inflation antidote – is going to be under increasing pressure to stop restricting supply.
Union breakers are made in China
Robert Gottliebsen
Importing Chinese labour to build Australian infrastructure would allow our huge resources projects to be built for a fraction of their locally-made cost. But is there any political appetite for it?
Barrick's copper is as good as gold
Stephen Bartholomeusz
By gatecrashing China's play for Equinox and jeopardising its gold premium in the process, Barrick Gold has made quite a statement about where it thinks the copper price is going.
An Amazonian effort
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Internet retailers like Amazon are investing heavily in their businesses, and their strategy is paying off with higher revenues despite falling profits.
America's greenback grief
Karen Maley
While Ben Bernake is paying lip-service to a 'strong dollar', the decline of the greenback is part of longer-term trend that poses the greatest of risks to the US economy.
China's inflating social unrest
Karen Maley
As China's battle to counter higher prices intensifies, the locals are getting restless. An outbreak of protests by truck drivers in response to escalating oil prices could be a sign of things to come.
How much pain can the government sell?
Rob Burgess
The federal government's 'short-term pain, long-term gain' rhetoric is not going to be easy for the voting public to digest, especially as the opposition treads a simpler path – one with more immediate relief.
Ignorance is bliss for Gillard in China
Rob Burgess
As prime minister, Kevin Rudd couldn't resist showing off his superior knowledge of China and the result was disastrous. Julia Gillard is sticking to a well-considered script, to the benefit of us all.
CLIMATE SPECTATOR: The great green mining boom
Giles Parkinson
WA, with its plentiful renewable and mineral resources, could be a testing ground for the ability of large-scale solar and other clean technologies to power one of Australia's most energy-intensive industries.
CLIMATE SPECTATOR: Wish I wasn't a warmenist
Giles Parkinson
Given the level of national debate, maybe Tim Flannery wasn't the ideal choice to champion the need to do something about climate change.
Nigeria's bloody ballot
Natasha Stott Despoja
Scenes of dancing and singing contrasted with deadly mass riots during Nigeria's presidential election, where the prize was control of one of Africa's most important economies.
A dangerous euro enchantment
Oliver Marc Hartwich
The euro's introduction has turned Europe's integration sour. But as established political parties maintain their contempt for voters, the currency's spell is also threatening national political systems.
Zara's local fashion squeeze
Lisa Tartaglia
Local retailers should be gearing up for a fight as global fashion sensation Zara prepares to enter the Australian market, paving the way for more brands behind it.
Alan Kohler
The book and magazine publisher's chief, Sandy Grant, explains how his company is planning to overcome the pessimism that is pervading the publishing industry.
Inflated interest rate importance
Robert Gottliebsen
As central banks around the world realise that the only medicine they have has limited impact, Australia – a holder of an anti-inflation antidote – is going to be under increasing pressure to stop restricting supply.
Union breakers are made in China
Robert Gottliebsen
Importing Chinese labour to build Australian infrastructure would allow our huge resources projects to be built for a fraction of their locally-made cost. But is there any political appetite for it?
Barrick's copper is as good as gold
Stephen Bartholomeusz
By gatecrashing China's play for Equinox and jeopardising its gold premium in the process, Barrick Gold has made quite a statement about where it thinks the copper price is going.
An Amazonian effort
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Internet retailers like Amazon are investing heavily in their businesses, and their strategy is paying off with higher revenues despite falling profits.
America's greenback grief
Karen Maley
While Ben Bernake is paying lip-service to a 'strong dollar', the decline of the greenback is part of longer-term trend that poses the greatest of risks to the US economy.
China's inflating social unrest
Karen Maley
As China's battle to counter higher prices intensifies, the locals are getting restless. An outbreak of protests by truck drivers in response to escalating oil prices could be a sign of things to come.
How much pain can the government sell?
Rob Burgess
The federal government's 'short-term pain, long-term gain' rhetoric is not going to be easy for the voting public to digest, especially as the opposition treads a simpler path – one with more immediate relief.
Ignorance is bliss for Gillard in China
Rob Burgess
As prime minister, Kevin Rudd couldn't resist showing off his superior knowledge of China and the result was disastrous. Julia Gillard is sticking to a well-considered script, to the benefit of us all.
CLIMATE SPECTATOR: The great green mining boom
Giles Parkinson
WA, with its plentiful renewable and mineral resources, could be a testing ground for the ability of large-scale solar and other clean technologies to power one of Australia's most energy-intensive industries.
CLIMATE SPECTATOR: Wish I wasn't a warmenist
Giles Parkinson
Given the level of national debate, maybe Tim Flannery wasn't the ideal choice to champion the need to do something about climate change.
Nigeria's bloody ballot
Natasha Stott Despoja
Scenes of dancing and singing contrasted with deadly mass riots during Nigeria's presidential election, where the prize was control of one of Africa's most important economies.
A dangerous euro enchantment
Oliver Marc Hartwich
The euro's introduction has turned Europe's integration sour. But as established political parties maintain their contempt for voters, the currency's spell is also threatening national political systems.
Zara's local fashion squeeze
Lisa Tartaglia
Local retailers should be gearing up for a fight as global fashion sensation Zara prepares to enter the Australian market, paving the way for more brands behind it.
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