FxWirePro: Politics and macros to engulf USD/JPY

Mar 14, 2017 07:10 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

On the macro side, with thechorus of hawkish commentary by the Fed officials, the market has priced in a March hike immediately. Given that, widening U.S.-Japan yield spreads have brought USDJPY higher and the pair is now...

How to cut Australia's $48 billion crime bill

Mar 14, 2017 07:10 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

Crime costs Australia almost A$48 billion per year. In anyones language, that is a public cost that needs to be addressed urgently. Fortunately, we now have an abundance of research findings that tell us how we can do...

Upgrading our infrastructure: Targeting repairs for locks, dams and bridges

Mar 14, 2017 07:07 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

For the second time in a row, Americas infrastructure has earned a grade of D+ from the American Society of Civil Engineers. ASCE issues these report cards every four years, grading the state of U.S. bridges, dams, parks,...

Why powerful people fail to stop bad behavior by their underlings

Mar 14, 2017 05:37 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

Imagine you were recently promoted at work. You now command a higher salary, lead more people and control more of the organizations resources. As such, you have more influence over strategy, more authority to hire and fire...

Migrant Crisis Series

How unaccompanied youth become exploited workers in the US

Mar 14, 2017 05:18 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

The Trump administration has released a series of executive orders targeting immigration at the U.S. southern border. Central American families and children traveling alone represent nearly half of all unauthorized...

Living next door to Alice (and Anh and Abdullah)

Mar 14, 2017 05:09 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

Ethnic conflict is on the rise in Australia, with regular reports of racist abuse in public spaces, including transport, streets and shopping centres. But what about our more immediate domestic environments such as...

How the Australian dollar affects the results of companies

Mar 14, 2017 05:05 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Like any other major currency, the Australian dollar (AUD) plays a crucial role in the economic and financial system. Exports and imports, domestic and international investors are all affected by, and react to, exchange...