RBA Defends Interest Rate Hikes

Published on November 20, 2010 by Technology Slice

RBA Defends Interest Rate Hikes – The central bank has defended its most recent interest rate rise, saying the “early, modest tightening” was a pre-emptive move to guard against future inflationary pressures. Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) deputy governor Ric Battellino says inflation is now “broadly in the middle of the target range”. But over [...]

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Unemployment To Drop To 4.5 Percent

Published on November 10, 2010 by Technology Slice

Unemployment To Drop To 4.5 Percent – Treasury believes the budget is on track to return to surplus as promised, pencilling in an underlying cash balance of $3.1 billion in 2012-13, up from the May budget forecast of $1 billion, and marginally down from the pre-election forecast of $3.5 billion. Advertisement: Story continues below The [...]

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Spain’s New Labor Reforms

Published on June 17, 2010 by Technology Slice

Although the government does not yet have sufficient political backing to get the decree ratified by parliament on June 22, analysts say its passage — even if via abstention of enough parties — is practically assured because everyone understands its importance.

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NSW To Reduce Stamp Duty

Published on June 8, 2010 by Technology Slice

NSW To Reduce Stamp Duty – Treasurer Eric Roozendaal will deliver a surplus for 2010-11 believed to be in excess of $750 million. The Government, after initially predicting a deficit of close to $1 billion for 2009-10, will announce a surplus of $101 million for that year.

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Stimulus Spending Propping Economy Up

Published on June 3, 2010 by Technology Slice

Stimulus Spending Propping Economy Up – The economy grew 0.5 per cent in the March quarter, driven by a further 11.6 per cent rise in government construction spending, which accounted for more than all of the economic growth offsetting slides in business investment, private housing investment and exports.

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