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China's growth surging, says expert
AN ADVISER to the Chinese government has predicted economic growth will rise further next year, lending support to the prospect of a "V-shaped" recovery for Australia's biggest trading partner.
Sydney Morning Herald 23/11/2009
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This ETS-lite deserves to be rejected
These schemes are a poor substitute for low-carbon technology.
The Age 23/11/2009
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836 words
NSX plan would trade frozen funds
INVESTORS in unlisted property funds would be able to trade their units on an open market to redeem some locked-up funds, if a new draft policy was adopted.
Sydney Morning Herald 21/11/2009
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Europe sees signs of improvement
EUROPE-BASED investors are still emerging from the gloom of the 18-month global downturn but when they come up for air, Australia is a likely target, despite the stronger currency.
Sydney Morning Herald 21/11/2009
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Australia put ahead of the pack on jobless
THE Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development says Australia's unemployment rate has stabilised and will not reach either the peak of 8.5 per cent predicted in the May Budget or the lower peak of 6.75 per cent forecast in this month's mid-year budget review.
The Age 20/11/2009
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Resource projects dig us out of a hole
AUSTRALIA'S economic growth is expected to track well above long-term trends, buoyed by record capital expenditure in resources projects.
Sydney Morning Herald 19/11/2009
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Australian dollar gearing up to test new highs, says analyst
GLOBAL interest in the Australian dollar remains strong and is sending the currency on a continuing upwards trend that shows few signs of weakness, according to a technical analysis of the dollar's value over the past year.
The Age 17/11/2009
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Shoppers showing restraint
AUSTRALIA's shopping spirit is not as festive as retailers would like it to be at this time of year, with most consumers planning to spend the same or less than they did last Christmas.
The Age 17/11/2009
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Optimistic mood boosts equities, credit appeal
Near-zero interest rates in leading economies are forcing cash savings to move into riskier assets, writes Bill Barbour.
The Financial Review 16/11/2009
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Boom fund idea worth debating
Reserve Bank of Australia governor Glenn Stevens recently tiptoed into some dangerous territory by suggesting that the federal government might consider setting up a sovereign wealth fund to absorb the wave of cash it is likely to receive from the coming Asia-led resources boom.
The Financial Review 16/11/2009
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