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The annual fixed income show of Signal or Noise comes straight from downtown Melbourne.

Investors are urging more aggressive interest rate increases as the economy navigates a possible hard landing.

Don’t be seduced by the eerie calm on the ASX 200. The surge in interest rates in the past year will create pockets of stress and force investors to get picky.

Many economists expect RBA governor Philip Lowe to leave in September, but urged the government to preserve the bank’s sovereignty when it appoints a new chief.

The Australian Financial Review’s survey of 36 economists puts the first post-pandemic rate cut in play by February 2024, a quarter tip it could happen this year.

Scoop Auckland provides news and views from Auckland, New Zealand

Nikko AM will this week hold its 8th annual Summit investment series here in New Zealand, bringing together a world-class line up of speakers to deliver global and domestic insights on the trends shaping today’s economic environment for investors. ...

Business Scoop provides news and views on Business and Markets from New Zealand

The speed with which the banking crisis has rolled out, and government support has rolled in, raises big questions for investors.

Senator David Pocock wants the government to be bolder in slashing tax concessions; refuelling workers at Melbourne Airport set for 24-hour strike. Read more.