Australian Markets Weekly – Building boom continues plus Revised forecast path of US Fed Funds rate
NAB’s Australian economy forecast of 2.9% GDP growth over the course of 2015, picking up to 3.3% growth through 2016 encompasses 11.2% growth in dwelling investment through this year, and 6.9% forecast through 2016. Read more
Business skills help to build a sustainable private practice
Michael Kenihan is well placed to help clinicians succeed in business. A former athlete and physiotherapist, he now runs Australia’s largest network of allied health and sports medicine practices. He discusses the skills and behaviours that drive a successful private practice. Read more
Your Money, Your Call: Are we in a yield bubble?
NAB’s Director of Fixed Income, Mark Todd, is joined by John Pearce from UniSuper and Nick Bishop from Aberdeen to discuss where rates are headed, equities with sustainable dividends, and whether we're in a bond yield bubble. Read more
Turning trust into a powerful marketing tool for farmers
Trust is one of the most powerful marketing tools – and consumer trust in Australian farmers is on the rise. Patrick McClelland, from public relations firm Porter Novelli, explains how putting three key principles to work can help farmers turn consumer trust into business growth. Read more
The 2014 Australia-China Trade Report
Julie Bishop launched the 2014 Australia-China Trade Report. Commissioned by the Australia China Business Council (ACBC), one of Australia’s most respected China engagement forums and sponsored by NAB, the report examines bilateral trade between the two countries. Read more
Quarterly Agribusiness Survey – December 2014
The December quarter 2014 saw a rebound in post-farmgate agribusiness conditions, confidence and expected conditions at both 3 and 12 months. However forward orders declined and profitability remained negative. Overall, the sector experienced a more optimistic December quarter. Read more
Your Money, Your Call: The success of Europe
NAB’s Director of Fixed Income, Mark Todd, speaks with Tano Pelosi from Antares and Matthew Johnson from UBS about inflation and interest rates in Europe, along with the actions of European Central Bank President Mario Draghi. Read more
Australian Markets Weekly: Fed now not impatient – RBA patient in March
This week we look at: •The latest US FOMC statement and its implications; •The RBA Minutes, which reveal the Bank considered further reducing rates in March, but decided against moving at that meeting. How much longer might they be patient?; •The latest industry employment data to see how this fits with our view of the Australian economy; and •The main events coming up this week. Read more
Narrower rows could reduce the need for herbicides
Weed control activities are costing Aussie farmers around $1.5 billion a year and herbicide resistance is on the rise. Whilst wide rows make it easier for machinery to pass through stubble they increase the need for herbicide. A return to narrower rows could be part of a balanced solution. Read more
China Economic Update – 18 March 2015
In early February 2015, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) cut the Reserve Requirement Ratio by 50 basis points. This was the first broad based cut to the RRR since May 2012 and it could release around RMB 612 billion in liquidity. The PBoC was quick to downplay the significance of this change. Read more
One word that can help you grow your business
Vince Frost has built a successful design business by saying ‘yes’ and meaning it. He discusses the benefits of a building a positive culture, the importance of moving outside your comfort zone and why it pays to think twice before saying ‘no’. Read more
Rural Commodities Wrap – March 2015
The Rural Commodities Index, which covers 28 agricultural commodities, gained 2.1% (AUD) and 0.5% (USD) in February on the back of higher fruit, dairy, fibre and pulses prices, which offset mixed performance across grains and protein. Read more
