Economy

Australia’s labour market is undergoing a period of recalibration, maintaining a steady footing despite recent shifts in employment figures and recruitment activity. In February, the national unemployment rate held firm at 4.1%, indicating a degree of stability amid broader economic adjustments. However, employment figures painted

As we move through 2025, Australia’s recruitment landscape is shaped by a mix of challenges and opportunities. A recent webinar by the Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing Association (RCSA) highlighted key trends that will define the job market this year. Here’s a quick look at what

Australian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should be paying close attention to a significant shift unfolding in the global currency markets. The euro has surged to a three-year high against the US dollar, a move described by the CEO of deVere Group, Nigel Green, as

China is ramping up pressure on the United States as tensions over trade deepen under President Donald Trump’s second administration. According to deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, Beijing is now fully prepared for a prolonged economic confrontation — and is signaling its intent in ways

The world’s markets breathed a collective sigh of relief this week, as President Donald Trump announced a 90-day suspension on tariffs for countries that have not retaliated against the U.S. in ongoing trade disputes. While welcomed by investors, the move marks more than just a

CPA Australia has raised concerns over proposals from both major political parties to cap the number of international students who can study in Australia, warning that such measures could have serious consequences for key industries, particularly the accounting profession. Gavan Ord, CPA Australia’s Business Investment

The escalating trade conflict between the United States and China is sending ripples through the global economy, and Australian businesses may not be immune. Following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 34% tariff hike on Chinese imports, effective 9 April 2025, the global trade

So-called “Liberation Day” has arrived, with President Trump promising to shake the foundations of global trade by imposing sweeping new tariffs on nearly all major US trading partners. But the CEO of global financial advisory and asset management giant, deVere Group, predicts that within 6 to

In a fiery declaration that upends decades of global economic consensus, Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariffs on nearly all imports, marking what deVere Group CEO Nigel Green calls a “seismic day for global trade” and a “detonation” of the modern commerce framework. Speaking from

As global tensions continue to simmer—from ongoing trade rifts between the United States and China to security concerns in the Red Sea—businesses across the globe are re-evaluating who they trade with and where they source from. For Australian firms, this has accelerated a shift towards