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Tim TreadgoldBusiness News |
Victoria’s economic woes provide a timely lesson for WA in how not to run an economy.
Having strongly held beliefs is one thing, but preparedness to pay extra for them is at the heart of the debate over WA’s critical resources.
Pressure on profits amid a falling iron ore price have raised questions about Fortescue’s hydrogen investments.
WA miners will be hoping those analysts optimistic about future Chinese demand for iron ore are on the money.
Nickel’s not the only resource facing price pressures, with developers of rare earths projects also subject to fluctuating market conditions.
The development of AI is expected to supercharge what’s known as ‘retail media’, which is already changing the marketing landscape.
Predictions for notoriously unpredictable iron ore prices are one reason the issue of GST allocation is so fraught.
Geopolitics isn’t the only arena where US and Chinese interests are clashing, with the battle for e-commerce supremacy heating up.
The nickel sectors in Australia and Indonesia are on different trajectories, and it’s all about cost.
Given the cyclical nature of WA’s resources sector, governments would do well to avoid becoming overly dependent on royalties.
Share prices of several of the state’s resources companies took a hit mid-month amid ongoing economic challenges.
Western Australia can expect a renewed political fight over GST allocation in 2024.
BHP is notably absent from the race to develop lithium projects and only time will tell if it has made the right call.
International investors are becoming increasingly wary of China because of its bullying of smaller countries.
This is potentially good news for WA as its giant trading partner charts a reset.
Amid the rush to incorporate ESG principles into their operations, some companies seem to have forgotten why they exist.
Reality is proving an inconvenience across markets, from housing to electric vehicles, clean energy and retail.
The local share market has finished down 0.4 per cent, with every sector in the red except for utilities.
Interest rates are about to hit the ceiling in the current cycle, which is good news for mortgage holders and savers.
The Rhodes Ridge project could be a game changer for WA, and the Wright family.
Investors are starting to avoid companies promoting their environmental, social and governance credentials.
Financial advice in Australia has all but dried up as costs jump and regulations are too complex.
Government’s increasing regulation of business can come at a cost, particularly for the less wealthy.
The main players are not investing heavily in their own industry, instead they are finding better opportunities.
WA is setting the pace for higher prices with a strong economy and tight housing market.