Published on October 21, 2010 by Technology Slice
China Slows It’s Own Economic Growth – The world’s second-largest economy grew 9.6 per cent in the quarter ending in September over a year ago, data showed. That was down from the previous quarter’s 10.3 per cent but still by far the highest of any major economy. The Chinese Government said the slowdown was in [...]
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Published on March 19, 2010 by Technology Slice
Minimum Wage Increase Delayed – A leading employer group wants any increase in the minimum wage delayed for six months until the start of 2011. The ACTU wants the minimum wage to rise by $27 a week but employers say that level is too high for the nation’s cleaners, shop assistants and hospitality workers. Instead [...]
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Published on February 9, 2010 by Technology Slice
Macquarie Group’s shares slid after the company predicted full-year profit of more than $1 billion that fell short of the amount analysts had been tipping. The investment bank today said second-half earnings could be up as much as 10 per cent over the first half as economic conditions around the world continue to trend back [...]
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