Economic Policies

Major banks have been steadily closing branches across Australia citing the popularity of online digital services.

NZ claims Canada is blocking exporters and has not upheld an independent panel ruling from September 2023.

The investment bank is phasing out all cash and cheque services in 2024.

The Commonwealth and Queensland governments have commited almost a billion dollars to quantum computing start-up PsiQuantum.

Fed Chair Powell says his confidence in inflation moving back down is lower than before.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt commented as the Financial Conduct Authority seeks to publish more information about enforcement investigations.

Claire Coutinho said while the government will ‘play its part’ in making sure the UK is ready for net zero, it is down to the free market to drive progress.

Net zero remains a key focus of the federal Labor government.

The treasurer says ‘national security’ will define the impending federal budget.

‘This senseless nationwide codes mandate will significantly raise housing costs,’ said NAHB chairman Carl Harris.

The Treasury Secretary refutes the Republican argument that President Joe Biden is raising taxes.

House appropriations panel Republicans say with workforce boost, agency is seeking to sidestep states and expand federal regulatory role.

Mel Stride had earlier suggested people with mild depression or anxiety could be offered therapy instead of disability benefits to help them get back to work.

Former President Donald Trump has expressed concern about the depreciation of the yen.

Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) is calling for pay rise based on gender for women in ‘key feminised industries.’