Growth

Challenger posts strong earnings despite mark-to-market loss

by Staff Reporter • 17 Feb 2009

Challenger Financial’s solid mortgage management and life division have helped offset an otherwise tough year... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 17 Feb 2009

A substantial slow down in Japan’s economy does not bode well for domestic economic conditions. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 16 Feb 2009

Kevin Rudd’s $42 billion stimulus package finally received the green light from the senate on Friday afternoon... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 16 Feb 2009

Encouraging Valentine’s Day clearance rates were registered for Sydney and Melbourne however the smaller... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 13 Feb 2009

Deteriorating economic conditions have seen business confidence fall to an all time low. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 13 Feb 2009

Foreclosures in the United States recovered in January but still remain comparatively high, figures released overnight... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 13 Feb 2009

The government will attempt to pass an amended version of its $42 billion stimulus package through the Senate this... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 13 Feb 2009

The jobless rate continued to climb in January but Australia’s job market remains surprisingly resilient. READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 12 Feb 2009

Bank of England (BOE) governor Mervyn King has conceded that the UK is in a “deep recession” and indicated that the... READ MORE

by Staff Reporter • 12 Feb 2009

While the indicators for borrowing activity are looking bright, many brokers believe further rate relief from the RBA... READ MORE