Australian dollar

Its a new year and it's welcome, but investors can't look forward to much of a change. Uncertainty about the progress of both the Australian and world economies will continue and...

There is really little to be gained by focusing on depressing news such as the $17 billion blow out in the federal deficit or the projected stream of deficits totalling over $120 billion...

Investors have good reason to feel uncertain about the prospects for both the Australian and world economies. While our large mining companies are expressing confidence about the future...

Just when the prospects for the economy were improving, virtually out of left field, the Australian dollar has risen by more than 5 per cent and currency experts are now expecting it to...

With the  election over, sharemarket commentators are predicting further share price increases as investor confidence recovers following the change of government. These predictions...

By leaving the short-term official interest rate unchanged at 2.5 per cent this week, the Reserve Bank has left its options open to adapt to international developments.

While the...

The superior outlook for United States real estate and Asian equities has not been diminished by a sharp fall in the Australian dollar, as experts warn of the challenges that face home-...

For a year that started out so well, the actual outcome for the fiscal year ending Sunday is disappointing. The more than 10 per cent fall in share prices over the past two months has...

Economists warn that the lucky country is heading for a rough ride – one that will present some challenges for Coalition government longevity. 

The political consensus...

United States housing has been a temptation for Australian investors ever since property prices crashed through the floorboards in 2006.

Now, with the...