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China
China’s exports are crashing. Is this the end of the world’s factory?
A weak domestic economy and structural shifts in global trade since the pandemic have triggered a massive slump in China’s trade performance.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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University
I’m starting to worry about Albanese and his government
This smart, well-intentioned Labor government is discovering that, just as in our dysfunctional university sector, some problems can only be solved by spending a lot of money.
- by Ross Gittins
Sayers denies knowledge of PwC tax leaks, or ATO advice to read internal emails
The Tax Office met PwC’s then chief executive, Carlton Football Club president Luke Sayers, in August 2019 – nearly two years after it suspected a PwC partner of leaking confidential Treasury tax plans.
- by Colin Kruger
Opinion
Global economy
Why this billionaire Wall Street legend is so worried about the future
The massive wealth transfer that occurred during the pandemic is poised to cause problems. And Australia will not be immune.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Affordable housing
The plan to add thousands of affordable apartments in Sydney’s inner west
A pilot project in Marrickville, by award-winning architects, will provide dozens of homes at well below market rates.
- by Julie Power
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Inflation
Why you should and shouldn’t believe what you’re told about inflation
The rate of inflation, as measured by the consumer price index, can be an unreliable guide to the cost of living. Especially now.
- by Ross Gittins
Opinion
Productivity
NSW Treasury kicks off the new realism: Productivity won’t be speeding up
Economists don’t know as much about what causes productivity improvement as they ought to.
- by Ross Gittins
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Census
Brisbane’s suburban rich list: Tracking the city’s changing fortunes
There have been some unexpected changes to Brisbane’s suburban income rankings in the past decade. How does your neighbourhood compare?
- by Matt Wade and Craig Butt
‘House of cards’: Russia’s booming economy could lead to big problems
A spending splurge has boosted Russia’s economy but there are fears it is threatening the country’s financial stability.
- by Anatoly Kurmanaev
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US politics
Fitch cuts US government’s AAA credit rating in surprise move
It’s only the second time in the nation’s history that its credit rating has been cut by a major agency.
- by Christopher Rugaber
Opinion
Jobs
What a future: Climate chaos, a life of renting and a crappy job. I’m truly sorry
The older I get, the more I worry about the nightmare we oldies are leaving for our children and grandchildren. The obvious problem is climate change, but other difficulties are everywhere you look.
- by Ross Gittins