Markets Today: Did Parmageddon go too far? Inflation next to watch for
The markets have retreated somewhat from yesterday’s tumultuous response to uncertainty over who will govern Italy, and their stance on the Euro and EU membership. Read more
Powering into the Australian market
Breaking into the Australian renewable energy market with a new mode of financing was a great challenge and a golden opportunity for Goldwind. Three deals later, the company’s aiming to power one million Australian homes. Read more
Markets Today: Italian meltdown as early election looms
Italian two year bond yields rose 190 basis points overnight. It’s the worst sell off in 26 years, with the distinct possibility that Italians will go back to vote as soon as July. Read more
Are we an entrepreneurial nation?
Australia is a high performer in academic research – yet when it comes to commercialising that research, we rank last in the industrialised world. It’s time for change, says the Chairman of NAB. Read more
Keeping my ‘why’ front and centre
My ‘whys’ haven’t changed over 25 years at NAB. I’m still driven by the impact economics has on our lives and the importance of delivering independent analysis that helps people and institutions make better decisions. Read more
Markets Today: Italian Summer
Italy looks set to go back to the polls. NAB’s Rodrigo Catril looks at the market reaction on today’s Morning Call podcast. Read more
Australian Markets Weekly – Boring, boring, boring as the central forecast plays out
Despite an awful lot of noise in markets, the boringly positive development has been that the central forecast for a slow improvement in Australian and global growth, continues to play out. Read more
Markets Today: Conte out, oil down, talks on
The breaking news this morning is that Italy’s premier designate Guiseppe Conte has stepped aside, unwilling to form a government. Read more
Markets Today: Markets in a half-hearted risk-off mood
There wasn’t a strong response to the news that peace talks between the US and North Korea have broken down. Read more
NAB Customer Spending Behaviours: Q1 2018
Total NAB customer spending grew 6.8% y/y in Q1 2018, up from 5.0% in the previous quarter and 2.0% compared to the same quarter a year ago. Read more
Using trade finance to grow
Do you own a small business that’s selling overseas or importing products and equipment into Australia? Trade finance can help you make the most of opportunities without tying up your valuable working capital. Read more
Markets Today: Risk-off mood on a raft of growth concerns
Italy’s new government, Turkey’s emergency rate hike, the failing China trade deal, the UK’s weakening inflation, slow growth in Europe, tensions over Iran – there’s a lot to be concerned about. Read more
