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Thursday, June 20, 2019
The Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, a Labor MP call on his party to support the Coalition's income tax cuts and a senior executive at NAB describes Facebook's cryptocurrency plans as a "serious threat".
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The Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, a Labor MP call on his party to support the Coalition's income tax cuts and a senior executive at NAB describes Facebook's cryptocurrency plans as a "serious threat".
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
State debt to more than double over the next five years, Labor weighs up its position on stage three of the Coalition's tax cuts and Trump's "very good telephone conversation" with Xi Jinping helps push Wall Street stocks higher.
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State debt to more than double over the next five years, Labor weighs up its position on stage three of the Coalition's tax cuts and Trump's "very good telephone conversation" with Xi Jinping helps push Wall Street stocks higher.
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Taxes to outstrip wage growth for high income earners, the growth of the gig economy and looking ahead to Australia in 2060.
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Taxes to outstrip wage growth for high income earners, the growth of the gig economy and looking ahead to Australia in 2060.
Monday, June 17, 2019
NSW government surpluses to average less than $1 billion, gains for the ASX and Wall Street and Donald Trump warns of a market crash if he is not reelected.
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NSW government surpluses to average less than $1 billion, gains for the ASX and Wall Street and Donald Trump warns of a market crash if he is not reelected.
Friday, June 14, 2019
Mathias Cormann puts pressure on Labor to pass income tax cuts, APRA to implement additional licence restrictions on AMP Super and Wall Street stocks gain.
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Mathias Cormann puts pressure on Labor to pass income tax cuts, APRA to implement additional licence restrictions on AMP Super and Wall Street stocks gain.
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg criticises Jeremy Corbyn, the US turns to Australia and Canada for supply of minerals and Donald Trump dismisses polls that suggest he could lose the 2020 election.
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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg criticises Jeremy Corbyn, the US turns to Australia and Canada for supply of minerals and Donald Trump dismisses polls that suggest he could lose the 2020 election.
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
The ASX reaches an 11-year high, Donald Trump says that he is holding up a trade deal with China and Wall Street's six-day winning streak comes to an end.
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The ASX reaches an 11-year high, Donald Trump says that he is holding up a trade deal with China and Wall Street's six-day winning streak comes to an end.
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Reducing electricity and gas prices key to the Coalition's tax cuts passing, interest rates on over 80% of savings accounts below the headline inflation rate and Donald Trump criticises the Fed.
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Reducing electricity and gas prices key to the Coalition's tax cuts passing, interest rates on over 80% of savings accounts below the headline inflation rate and Donald Trump criticises the Fed.
Friday, June 07, 2019
ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott defends the bank's rate cut decision, Labor's Treasury spokesman Jim Chalmers indicates the party may support the Coalition's future tax cut plans and Wall Street stocks rise for fourth consecutive day.
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ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott defends the bank's rate cut decision, Labor's Treasury spokesman Jim Chalmers indicates the party may support the Coalition's future tax cut plans and Wall Street stocks rise for fourth consecutive day.
Thursday, June 06, 2019
Morgan Stanley CEO weighs in on interest rate cuts, Scott Morrison distances the government from AFP raids on journalists and world leaders commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
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Morgan Stanley CEO weighs in on interest rate cuts, Scott Morrison distances the government from AFP raids on journalists and world leaders commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
Wednesday, June 05, 2019
The Reserve Bank's interest rate cut and Wall Street stocks soar as Fed chairman Jerome Powell indicates an interest cut in the US may also be on the cards.
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The Reserve Bank's interest rate cut and Wall Street stocks soar as Fed chairman Jerome Powell indicates an interest cut in the US may also be on the cards.
Tuesday, June 04, 2019
Josh Frydenberg tells the big four banks to pass on any interest rate cut, Wall Street tech stocks take a hit and Donald Trump meets with the Queen.
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Josh Frydenberg tells the big four banks to pass on any interest rate cut, Wall Street tech stocks take a hit and Donald Trump meets with the Queen.
Monday, June 03, 2019
Scott Morrison pledges $250 million to Solomon Islands, Anthony Albanese announces his shadow cabinet and Morgan Stanley suggests global recession could occur within the next year if Trump's trade war escalates.
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Scott Morrison pledges $250 million to Solomon Islands, Anthony Albanese announces his shadow cabinet and Morgan Stanley suggests global recession could occur within the next year if Trump's trade war escalates.
Friday, May 31, 2019
'Vested interests' played a role in Labor's defeat according to Albanese and Shorten, minimum wage increase to help lift living standards and Uber's billion dollar loss.
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'Vested interests' played a role in Labor's defeat according to Albanese and Shorten, minimum wage increase to help lift living standards and Uber's billion dollar loss.
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Labor's shadow ministry to be unveiled today, Robert Mueller breaks his silence on Trump investigation and the Boeing 737 Max likely to remain grounded for months.
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Labor's shadow ministry to be unveiled today, Robert Mueller breaks his silence on Trump investigation and the Boeing 737 Max likely to remain grounded for months.
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Coalition to introduce "big stick laws" for energy companies, New Zealand's Treasury leak and Wall Street stocks begin the trading week lower.
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Coalition to introduce "big stick laws" for energy companies, New Zealand's Treasury leak and Wall Street stocks begin the trading week lower.
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Interest rate cut next week will help stop house price drop, Commonwealth Bank 'embracing a new mindset' and Anthony Albanese heads to Queensland.
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Interest rate cut next week will help stop house price drop, Commonwealth Bank 'embracing a new mindset' and Anthony Albanese heads to Queensland.
Monday, May 27, 2019
Coalition Cabinet reshuffle announced, Scott Morrison heading to the Pacific next week and Bill Shorten expected to remain in Anthony Albanese's shadow cabinet.
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Coalition Cabinet reshuffle announced, Scott Morrison heading to the Pacific next week and Bill Shorten expected to remain in Anthony Albanese's shadow cabinet.
Friday, May 24, 2019
Labor to reportedly review franking credit and negative gearing policies, Alabanese not planning to support the Coalition's high-income tax cuts and Wall Street stocks close lower on trade war fears.
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Labor to reportedly review franking credit and negative gearing policies, Alabanese not planning to support the Coalition's high-income tax cuts and Wall Street stocks close lower on trade war fears.
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Anthony Albanese highlights the 'common interest' of unions and employers, the Leader of the House of Commons delivers a blow to Theresa May's Brexit plan and Josh Frydenberg says it is time for a 'pro-growth strategy'.
Anthony Albanese highlights the 'common interest' of unions and employers, the Leader of the House of Commons delivers a blow to Theresa May's Brexit plan and Josh Frydenberg says it is time for a 'pro-growth strategy'.
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