Chris Richardson

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News and interviews on Chris Richardson including trends, features, blogs and community conversations from an Australian business perspective.

Tuesday, 26 October 2010

Australian dollar to remain high until 2012: Access Economics report

Interest rates and growth will keep the dollar where it is through 2011, but a return to US80c is likely beyond that, says Access economist

Tuesday, 28 September 2010

Facebook IPO coming after 2012. Swan rejects budget deficit forecast: Economy Roundup

Facebook board member Peter Thiel says the company will not consider an IPO until at least 2012.

Wednesday, 27 January 2010

Recovery will be a long grind as households feel the pinch: Access Economics

A new Access Economics report shoes while the Australian economy is recovering, it will be slower than previous recessions.

Tuesday, 19 January 2010

Less talk, more action

Rudd’s new productivity goal has largely been dismissed. But we’ve got a great way he can show his commitment.

Monday, 19 October 2009

Unemployment tipped to peak at 6.8%, New gas find off WA: Economy Roundup

The proposed takeover of hardware chain Danks by Supermarket chain Woolworths, is facing problems after the ACCC flagged several issues with the deal last week.

Monday, 14 September 2009

What will global and Australian trade look like in 2020?

Most growth in economies - and hence in trade - will be in the developing world rather than the rich world.

Tuesday, 21 July 2009

Interest rates tipped to rise in 2010 as resource-rich states start recovery

Economics forecaster Access Economics predicts the RBA will increase interest rates by 2010-11 as Australia has escaped the worst of the downturn, but there will be set-backs.

Wednesday, 01 July 2009

Five predictions for the new financial year

It’s forecast to be a slow trek back for the Australian economy, but growth it is.

Wednesday, 29 April 2009

Bank results warn of long recession: Gottliebsen

That stock analysts were surprised by the level of NAB's bad debts indicates that many still don't fully understand what happens in a recession.

Tuesday, 28 April 2009

One million unemployed by end of 2010, no tax cuts for a decade: Report

The unemployment rate will jump to 8.5% by the end of 2010.

Wednesday, 22 April 2009

Small business group calls for stimulus package aimed at SMEs

The Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia has demanded a third stimulus package aimed at businesses.

Monday, 19 January 2009

Economy unwinding fast, federal budget is ‘buggered’: Report

Australia’s economy is set for the fastest deceleration in the nation’s history, according to a report from leading economic agency Access Economics.

Monday, 24 November 2008

Australia’s inexorable run into deficit, and poll says we’re not happy about it

More than half of Australian voters say they would be concerned if the Federal Government pushed the budget into deficit, Newspoll reveals today.

Tuesday, 22 January 2008

Is another rate rise likely? Economy round-up

Monday, 21 January 2008

Rudd aims for super surplus

Thursday, 26 July 2007

How much super is enough? Web trends at a glance… Smart telco bundling… Global study of youth tech habits…

Monday, 25 June 2007

Facebook, Digg next takeover targets?... SMS spam... Labour and capital balance shifts... Quote of the day

Thursday, 03 May 2007

Budget bonanza in store… Labor’s business misstep… Wizard turns to franchising… Danger signs in residential investment… Skype surge… Renovation boom… ACCC no to Telstra… Economy roundup…

Budget bonanza in store… Labor’s business misstep… Wizard turns to franchising… Danger signs in residential investment… Skype surge… Renovation boom… ACCC no to Telstra… Economy roundup…