Philip Lowe
News and interviews on Philip Lowe including trends, features, blogs and community conversations from an Australian business perspective.
Qantas net profit down 72%, Shares slide: Economy RoundupThursday, 18 February 2010
Qantas has recorded a 72% drop in net profit for the first half of the current financial year, saying although signs of improvement are evident, the economic outlook for the industry remains uncertain. ...
THE WEEK AHEAD: Spotlight on the RBA
Monday, 15 February 2010
With all the focus on debt and deficits run up by countries across the globe, it is pleasing that Australia's name hasn't been brought up. In fact, if Australia has been mentioned in despatches, it has merely been to contrast the strength of our position compared ...
THE WEEK AHEAD: Has unemployment peaked?
Monday, 09 November 2009
Data on retail spending is published every month, but it is the quarterly estimates that provide the most valuable insights. Not only are these estimates less volatile than the monthly numbers, but detailed figures are provided on the volume of goods actually ...
Australian dollar disaster: Kohler
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
The strong Australian dollar is a disaster for Australian manufacturing, and persistent credit restrictions are likely to depress engineering and construction for years. ...
Australian dollar disaster: Kohler
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
The strong Australian dollar is a disaster for Australian manufacturing, and persistent credit restrictions are likely to depress engineering and construction for years. ...
THE WEEK AHEAD: Australia’s great currency challenge
Monday, 19 October 2009
The Aussie dollar evokes different emotions and reactions from consumers, investors and businesses. For consumers the high level of the currency is viewed positively, the perception being that it will translate to cheaper international travel and cheaper imported ...
Car industry gets early Christmas present, shares slide again: economy Roundup
Tuesday, 23 December 2008
Australia’s beleaguered car industry has received an early Christmas present, with GM Holden announcing it will build a four cylinder small car at its Adelaide plant from 2010. ...
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