ECB likely to cut rate in June, more stimuli likely in September

May 10, 2016 11:20 am UTC| Economy

The European Central Bank is expected to adopt further policy easing in June, with more stimulus measures likely in September, after it had cut rates in March this year. However, the ECB kept monetary policy unchanged in...

Norway April core inflation rises to 3.3%, in line with Central Bank expectations

May 10, 2016 10:10 am UTC| Economy

Norwegian core inflation for the month of April rose 0.4 pct to 3.3 pct, largely in line with estimates from the Norges Bank, which stated a 3.4 pct core consumer price index in its monthly monetary policy statement in...

Taiwan April exports ease on rise in real external demand

May 10, 2016 08:59 am UTC| Economy

The export orders in Taiwan eased in April, compared to the first quarter of the current fiscal, largely due to the remained flat majorly. However, Japanese demand for Taiwanese goods declined, which lent a slightly...

China eyes L-shaped growth on stable inflation, trade balance contracts

May 10, 2016 08:57 am UTC| Economy

China, the worlds second largest economy is expected to witness an L-shaped growth curve in the near term, barring prospects of a V or U-shaped growth, on recent data released by the Chinese government which lent a...

Super and personal tax tweaks will drive more people into the property market

May 06, 2016 01:54 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Australias federal government clearly sees its program of annual reductions in the company tax rate as the core element in its plan for jobs and growth. There is now a large though by no means uncontested body of...

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The interest rate cut that could lead to less business investment

May 06, 2016 01:42 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

This week has been consumed with the Federal Budget, featuring Scott Morrisons growth fantasy, and some timing tricks masquerading as good economic policy. And while the politics of economic policy in the budget have...

Extra steps required to ensure jobs plan delivers for young people

May 05, 2016 16:48 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

The governments Youth-Jobs PaTH program to increase jobs, announced in the budget, is a step in the right direction but its success will depend on a number of factors. The program will see young jobseekers receive six...