Morrison ‘nowhere to be seen’ on economic leadership
Scott Morrison’s economic leadership is “nowhere to be seen” despite the nation crying out for a plan of attack, Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers says. In a scathing attack on the …
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Scott Morrison is facing two important challenges, but coronavirus may offer the easiest political solution
Posted March 01, 2020 06:22:03 Photo: On this potential pandemic, the Government is listening to the scientific experts and responding with abundant caution. As it should. (AAP: Mick Tsikas) Let’s …
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It’s now a matter of when, not if, coronavirus hits Australia | The Canberra Times
news, latest-news, While countries around the globe have been taking precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, it has now been reported in …
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Uber sent drivers guidance about coronavirus that some say ignores the realities of the gig economy
On Friday evening, ridesharing company Uber sent drivers a memo offering guidance to workers as the novel coronavirus spreads across the world and the US. The memo, titled “A reminder …
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Commercial, Retail Steady Despite Economic Headwinds
Investors look to Australia Haratsis said international investors were looking at Australia for opportunities. “It’s the lowest bond rate in 30 years at the moment, that means there’s likely to …
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Top ASX Stock Picks for March 2020 // Motley Fool Australia
Each month, we ask our Foolish writers to pick their favourite ASX shares to buy. Here is what they came up with for March 2020… Brendon Lau: Worley Ltd (ASX: …
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The world’s most China-reliant economy reels from virus shockwaves
The coronavirus hit has exposed the extraordinary depth of Australia’s economic dependence on China and fueled questions over whether the nation is too reliant on the Asian behemoth. That dependence …
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How Coronavirus May Bring China’s Debt Pile To The Global Economy
Passengers wearing protective face masks travel on the subway in Shanghai on February 25, 2020. NOEL CELIS/AFP via Getty Images Amid surging uncertainty about the coronavirus, one thing seems clear: …
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RBA faces rate squeeze amid global economic meltdown
On Saturday, a key indicator of China’s economy suggested the world’s manufacturing centre had come to a standstill. The PMI manufacturing index fell to 35.7 in February, its lowest reading …
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Australia central bank to hold rates in March, two cuts seen by year-end: Reuters poll
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s central bank will hold its cash rate at record lows next week and cut twice later in the year, a Reuters poll showed, as a rapidly …
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