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Rio Tinto says outlook remains strong

Chairman says world faces considerable uncertainty.
10 May 2012 5:22 PM

World Bank backs Rio's Simandou project

Equity meant to fend-off rumoured private sector challenge.
8 May 2012 5:38 AM

Carbon tax bill for about 330 entities

Regulator flags expectations on govt's pollution price regime.
4 May 2012 4:58 PM

Rio's capital costs a global problem: PM

Call comes as Rio reportedly reviews its coal expansion plans.
3 May 2012 12:06 PM

Rio Tinto launches review of coal expansion plans

Rising capital costs, investor pressure may put plans on hold.
3 May 2012 3:16 AM

Financial markets news

Aust stocks bounce back from last week's sell-off

Local stock market strengthens despite ongoing euro zone concerns.
12:06 PM

Aust, Malaysia set to sign free trade agreement

Deal guarantees tariff-free entry for 97.6% of recent goods.
11:38 AM

Asian stocks open mixed

Japanese, Hong Kong bourses mixed in early trade.
11:13 AM

G8 backs Greece, downplays tensions

Group calls for embattled nation to stay in the eurozone.
10:45 AM

Bond prices back away from record highs

Local debt falls slightly as G8 leaders work to spark growth.
9:47 AM

Monti convinced Greeks want to stay in eurozone

Italian PM says further ECB involvement needed.
9:30 AM

Spain to pick bank audit firms

Audit expected to show how exposed banks are to real estate sector.
9:25 AM

Aust stocks set to fall at open

Local stock market tipped to open lower on continued political, economic instability in eurozone.
7:13 AM

Retail spending slowing, outlook unclear

CBA BSI shows rise in spending in April, less than previous month.
12:05 AM

China's Wen makes growth economic priority

Premier vows proactive policies as economy shows signs of weakness.
20 May 2012 11:01 PM

Wall Street falls after Facebook debut

US stocks cool along with investor optimism.
19 May 2012 6:24 AM

Greek politics, Spain banks test eurozone

Week's developments illustrate fragility of European economy.
19 May 2012 6:04 AM

Europe must abandon euro: ANZ's Smith

Smith says break-up of euro zone is "the only solution".
19 May 2012 5:45 AM

Merkel stirs row over Greece referendum

German leader reportedly floats idea of Greek vote on euro future.
19 May 2012 5:11 AM

UK's Cameron backs Hollande deficit plan

Cameron sees common ground between growth, austerity agendas.
19 May 2012 4:51 AM

Company commentary

A mining boom cut-off is coming

As the flow-on effects of poor labour productivity and softer minerals prices bear down, Australian mining investment is set for a sharp slowdown which will hurt the broader economy.
7:39 AM

Australia's lopsided stock market wobble

The political uncertainty in Europe, stirred up by anti-austerity forces, has destabilised global markets again. With the ASX 200 dominated by resources and bank stocks, the impact of offshore events will be magnified.
16 May 2012 5:53 PM

BHP Billiton's Chinese chill

BHP chief Marius Kloppers' new, cautious outlook on the mining sector comes amid growing concerns over China's ability to stimulate domestic consumption, and the possibility of a rapid change in metals pricing.
16 May 2012 12:38 PM

Financial markets commentary

Australia's missing mid-tier firms

Compared to the German economic powerhouse, Australia doesn't seems able to sustain many medium-sized companies. Instead, the high churn rate among SMEs is capping growth.
1:03 PM

CLIMATE SPECTATOR: Reasoning for a carbon price floor

Australia's carbon pricing scheme is far superior to that of Europe because of the floor price. Getting rid of it would be incredibly short-sighted and cripple attempts to move toward a low carbon economy.
10:35 AM

All roads lead to Spanish pain

Spain cannot readjust on its own within the eurozone, and it's unlikely to be saved by a German decision to start running up deficits. So what will it do?
9:19 AM

Could Greece prove fatal for Europe's banks?

Confidence in southern Europe's banks is caving in, signalling a new and lethal stage of the region's debt crisis. And it's doubtful any national promises of deposit protection can be kept.
8:59 AM

THE DISTILLERY: Austerity averse

Jotters try to predict what will happen to Greece as austerity mostly gets the thumbs down at the G8, while BHP's Nasser is under the microscope.
7:04 AM

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