Fed’s Musalem argues against easy policy just to bolster productivity
Aug 6 (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem said on Thursday it is…
Perdaman’s history in national spotlight amid push for oil refinery in WA
Until this week, the name Perdaman was probably not front of mind for most Australians. That changed on…
Strong retail sales mask widening K-shaped economy as consumer financial stress mounts
(Kitco News) – The U.S. consumer continues to support economic growth, but beneath resilient headline spending, new data…
FOMC minutes show a Fed united on rates and communications, but concerned about impacts of Iran, tariffs and AI on inflation
(Kitco News) – The minutes from the June 16-17 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting showed members united…
Fed’s Williams tells Fox Business he’s more sanguine on inflation due to energy price retreat
July 7 (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said in a television interview…
Alcoa’s looming WA alumina monopoly could threaten world’s only jarrah forests, environmentalists say
Alcoa’s multi-billion-dollar deal to buy South32’s alumina operations could unlock swathes of Western Australia’s native jarrah forests for…
Bank of Canada consultations back 2% inflation target, flag affordability concerns
OTTAWA, June 25 (Reuters) – The Bank of Canada’s consultation on its monetary policy framework review found broad…
BHP facing ‘historic’ strike as union members back industrial action in Port Hedland
Unionised maintenance workers at BHP’s port operations in WA’s Pilbara have voted to go on strike, marking the…
Macro strategist David Hunter warns of 80% market bust, 25% inflation as global debt math breaks
Jeremy Szafron joins Kitco News as an anchor and producer from Kitco’s Vancouver bureau. Jeremy is a seasoned journalist…
Yindjibarndi people win $150m compensation after Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue mines built without permission
Traditional owners from Western Australia’s remote north have been awarded $150.1 million in compensation after mining magnate Andrew…
Western Australia will fail to achieve net-zero by 2050 on current trajectory, Woodside-funded report warns
Western Australia will fail to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 on its current trajectory, according to modelling commissioned…
Collie job cuts spark calls for WA’s struggling coal miners to merge
Calls are growing to merge Western Australia’s two remaining coal miners in a bid to limit the ongoing…