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Australia’s New Government Faces an Economic Trial-by-Fire

By Anthony Fensom

Keeping the economic sunshine shining amid growing global tensions and rising inflation, without blowing out the budget, will provide a tough test for the Albanese government.

Asia’s Interest Rates: Lower For Longer?

By Anthony Fensom

Asian central bankers are in a fight against deflation, and rates are coming down across the region.

Australia Joins Asia’s Dollar Discounters

By Anthony Fensom

Will a recent rate cut by Australia’s central bank be enough to revive a faltering economy?

Rising Interest Rates Down Under?

By Anthony Fensom

New Zealand has already raised its rates. Will Australia be next?

Dr Doom: Don’t Panic Over Emerging Markets

By Anthony Fensom

A noted economist doesn’t see recent stock and currency falls becoming a full-blown crisis.

US Government Shutdown: Asia Reacts

Asian markets this week have so far been mixed in their response to the US government shutdown.

Julia Gillard Rolls the Dice

Can Gillard win re-election with an economy that faces an uncertain future?

Australia Feels the Sting of China Slowdown

Regulators and entrepreneurs ‘Down Under’ are bracing for a resource bust.

Deus Forex Machina

The Diplomat speaks with Ian MacFarlane, former governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, about asset prices, and China’s place in the global economic system.