Opinion Timely prompts no coincidence The development of AI is expected to supercharge what’s known as ‘retail media’, which is already changing the marketing landscape. 11 Mar 2024
Mining Iron ore the winner if China scraps plan Predictions for notoriously unpredictable iron ore prices are one reason the issue of GST allocation is so fraught. 05 Mar 2024
Retail Retail rumble to ramp-up online Geopolitics isn’t the only arena where US and Chinese interests are clashing, with the battle for e-commerce supremacy heating up. 16 Feb 2024
Opinion Costs put miners in nickel pickle The nickel sectors in Australia and Indonesia are on different trajectories, and it’s all about cost. 15 Feb 2024
Opinion At the whim of metals markets Given the cyclical nature of WA’s resources sector, governments would do well to avoid becoming overly dependent on royalties. 09 Feb 2024
Mining Investment banks back upside potential Share prices of several of the state’s resources companies took a hit mid-month amid ongoing economic challenges. 02 Feb 2024
Opinion Other states want what we’ve got Western Australia can expect a renewed political fight over GST allocation in 2024. 25 Jan 2024
Opinion Big Australian stays in its lane BHP is notably absent from the race to develop lithium projects and only time will tell if it has made the right call. 22 Dec 2023
Opinion Sorry seems to be the hardest word, for China International investors are becoming increasingly wary of China because of its bullying of smaller countries. 08 Dec 2023
Mining China thaw, rates fall key in 2024 This is potentially good news for WA as its giant trading partner charts a reset. 06 Dec 2023
Opinion Business better sticking to its knitting Amid the rush to incorporate ESG principles into their operations, some companies seem to have forgotten why they exist. 24 Nov 2023
Energy Dealing with an inconvenient truth Reality is proving an inconvenience across markets, from housing to electric vehicles, clean energy and retail. 22 Nov 2023
Financial Services Long-bonds buys a sign of rates peak Interest rates are about to hit the ceiling in the current cycle, which is good news for mortgage holders and savers. 13 Nov 2023
Opinion Wright legacy: gift that keeps on giving The Rhodes Ridge project could be a game changer for WA, and the Wright family. 10 Nov 2023
Opinion Anti-ESG investing picks up steam Investors are starting to avoid companies promoting their environmental, social and governance credentials. 27 Oct 2023
Opinion Remembering ’87, bonds in play again Heavily trade exposed, WA is perhaps the state at most risk of a market meltdown. 23 Oct 2023
Opinion Rinehart leads Forrest in energy race The billionaires are taking different paths into investing in future energy plays. 17 Oct 2023
Financial Services Retirees struggle to get investment advice Financial advice in Australia has all but dried up as costs jump and regulations are too complex. 16 Oct 2023
Opinion Over-regulation risks strangling the economy Government’s increasing regulation of business can come at a cost, particularly for the less wealthy. 02 Oct 2023
Mining Big Pilbara party marked peak iron ore The main players are not investing heavily in their own industry, instead they are finding better opportunities. 22 Sep 2023
Property Seeds being sown for property price boom WA is setting the pace for higher prices with a strong economy and tight housing market. 12 Sep 2023
Opinion Ultra-rich players place bets on trouble ahead Warren Buffett and Michael Burry pour billions into punts on what’s coming down the track. 06 Sep 2023
Opinion Push to green hitting headwinds The imposition of high-cost power supply changes in pursuit of zero emissions may start to bite at the ballot box. 01 Sep 2023
Property China’s sub-prime moment approaches Another debt-laden Chinese property developer is on the brink, with potential repercussions for Australia and the world. 01 Sep 2023
Technology, Innovation & Science Calm in a crisis, EI saves the day People still make the difference in business, particularly during a “moment of truth,” a study has found. 22 Aug 2023
Opinion Culture capture concerns for business Big business is at risk of walking into a culture trap that could prove expensive for investors. 18 Aug 2023
Opinion The quest for clean nickel The rapid push for EVs, and the search for metals required to power them, is leading to some uncomfortable outcomes. 04 Aug 2023
Mining Forrest faces financial test as China slows The iron ore magnate’s energy vision at Fortescue could be curbed as prices tumble and costs rise. 28 Jul 2023
Opinion Puckering up key for project progress High inflation and cost blowouts are raising doubts about some of the state’s more ambitious mineral development projects. 21 Jul 2023
Property COVID cash and a commercial crisis Warning bells are ringing louder in the commercial property sector as access to easy money dries up and rates keep rising. 13 Jul 2023
Opinion Solid footing to survive a buffeting Amid all the doom and gloom, it’s possible Australia will be able to dig its way out of trouble, again. 11 Jul 2023
Opinion US debt woes add more pain The recent issue of $US1 trillion in US Treasury bonds will pile pressure on financial markets everywhere. 07 Jul 2023