Finance

The economic cost of the Wuhan coronavirus is not yet clear, but there are some clues about how it will affect the Australian economy.

The Australian economy will muddle through a slow down in 2020 as poor confidence and environmental factors weigh on performance, Deloitte economists say.

When it comes to economic diversification, Australia is 93rd globally, so we have an economic imperative to grow our companies and focus on value-adding.

Australian businesses are underspending on training and risk falling behind international competitors if investment in human skills is not increased.

Small business confidence in the Morrison government has eroded in the face of renewed fears about the economy and frustration about payroll red tape.

Thirteen leading economists say they back RBA governor Philip Lowe over Treasurer Josh Frydenberg when it comes to boosting the economy.

A long-term shift to a more female-oriented workforce in Australia has accelerated in recent years, with Australia’s jobs boom heavily favouring women.

NAB economists say SME trading conditions are likely to "remain soft" in the "near-term" as retailers prepare for Christmas trading.

With warnings swirling about the economy, business owners who've been there offer tips for hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst.

Transforming our societies to stop climate change offers us the chance to make our lives better, and it all starts with ditching productivity growth.

With the budget in balance, a surplus in the financial year ahead seems all but assured. So the next question is, what do we do with the surplus?

The attention being given to Chinese influence in Australia shouldn’t distract us from recognising US influence already occurs through investment.