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The $2.8 trillion question: America is hunting for cash, but there’s a bit of a problem

The $2.8 trillion question: America is hunting for cash, but there’s a bit of a problem

The US is going to put trillions worth of new debt up for sale before the end of the year as it tries to rebuild its cash reserves. There is an issue, however.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz

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‘Risk-free’ asset takes a hit as US downgrade dents confidence

‘Risk-free’ asset takes a hit as US downgrade dents confidence

While some experts have dismissed Fitch Ratings’ move to downgrade US Treasury bonds, others argue it would make investors more nervous at a time of economic uncertainty.

  • by Clancy Yeates
The world is watching Japan very closely

The world is watching Japan very closely

What the Bank of Japan does matters for all of us. So Friday’s surprise announcement by its governor sent a jolt through markets and left them wondering what is next.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Evergrande offers an ugly view into China’s property woes

Evergrande offers an ugly view into China’s property woes

China’s authorities have only two options for dealing with the country’s distressed property sector: They can let it bleed out over time or accept a nasty hit to the economy.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz
A $700b corporate-debt storm is building over the global economy

A $700b corporate-debt storm is building over the global economy

Corporate bankruptcies are starting to make landfall across the world now that the era of easy money is over.

  • by Jeremy Hill and Lucca De Paoli
‘Goldilocks’ nightmare: The big bet that could go very wrong for investors

‘Goldilocks’ nightmare: The big bet that could go very wrong for investors

Markets are surging as they count on a number of ideal scenarios playing out. There will be widespread damage if they don’t get it right.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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The US surprise that is good news for Australia
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The US surprise that is good news for Australia

The US just got another sign it is starting to win its war on inflation, which is set to shake up the interest rates picture. It is encouraging for Australia’s future.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Mining heavyweights BHP, Rio drag down ASX

Mining heavyweights BHP, Rio drag down ASX

The Australian sharemarket dropped on Thursday, dragged down by the mining giants, after Wall Street pored over the Fed minutes to gauge how high rates will go.

  • by Millie Muroi
ASX jumps after Reserve Bank holds rates steady

ASX jumps after Reserve Bank holds rates steady

The Australian sharemarket has lifted on the back of energy and financials companies after the Reserve Bank held the cash rate steady at 4.1 per cent on Tuesday.

  • by Millie Muroi
Unintended consequences: A new threat is rising in China
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Unintended consequences: A new threat is rising in China

The US appears to be close to winning the battle against high inflation. China has a very different challenge on its hands.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz
The interest rates decision that has Australia and the world on edge

The interest rates decision that has Australia and the world on edge

This week’s Fed meeting, and its explanations for whatever decision it makes on interest rates, will be as meaningful as any in recent memory.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz