The ageing population is a threat to women’s economic welfare

Apr 14, 2016 02:44 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Many women in the UK are unaware of the financial risk they face. A financial risk brought about by the ageing population. Across the globe, about two thirds of informal care for frail older people falls to female...

If the people can't get to their jobs, bring the jobs to the people

Apr 14, 2016 00:48 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

It is difficult to find a public transport solution to Sydneys congestion problem. It is equally difficult to find a motorways solution. The real problem is that Sydneys urban structure is being configured in a way that...

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FxWirePro: Brazilian political, fiscal and economical consolidation fuel BRL momentum - stay hedged for USD/BRL downside risks

Apr 12, 2016 12:07 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

USD/BRL Increased odds of a presidential impeachment pushed USD/BRL below 3.60 for the first time since August. A change in administration, however, does not guarantee new policies to address Brazils fiscal and economic...

Limited rebound in euro area’s corporate profitability to delay surge in investment spending

Apr 12, 2016 07:48 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Eurozones recent rebound in retail sales augurs well for the currency blocs recovery expectations, particularly when higher domestic demand mainly drove the economic growth in 2015, while external sector lagged, according...

Why it is good policy, not bad politics, to ignore bad modelling on negative gearing

Apr 12, 2016 07:31 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Negative gearing and capital gains tax are a looming battleground in the federal election. The debate was heightened last month by the release of modelling by consultants BIS Shrapnel purporting to show that reforms would...

Young people missing out on jobs to older workers and migrants: study

Apr 12, 2016 02:06 am UTC| Research & Analysis Economy

Young people have missed out at the expense older workers and migrants in the job market, according to new research on youth employment. Government policy and Australias sluggish economy have added to the problem. While...

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Worrisome Signs Series: ‘GDP Now’ points U.S. economy at brink of recession

Apr 11, 2016 12:05 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

Just 2 months ago, Atlanta FEDs GDP forecast model was predicting 2.5% annualized growth for first quarter in United States. By March second week model growth dropped to 2.3%, but after that it started declining sharply...