Glenda Kwek

Housing

House price growth soft

Glenda Kwek Australian house prices edged higher in the March quarter but lower than economists' expectations, adding to the bout of soft economic data ahead of the Reserve Bank's interest rate decision today.

Beverages

Tough conditions to hit Coke results

Glenda Kwek Coca-Cola Amatil's shares are down 8.8 per cent - the biggest loser for the day on the ASX200 - after it tips a decline in first-half earnings before interest and tax.

Mining

Malaysian election result puts Lynas back on track

Glenda Kwek Rare-earths miner Lynas' shares rise sharply after the re-election of Malaysia's coalition.

Economy

Retail sales slip after solid start to 2013

Glenda Kwek Retail sales have fallen in March after a strong start to the year, led by falls in clothing, footwear and personal accessories, sustaining expectations the Reserve Bank could lower the cash rate...

Interest rates

Rates decision too close to call, say economists

Glenda Kwek Economists and financial markets have looked through the raft of fresh economic data released today and say tomorrow’s decision on official interest rates remains evenly balanced.

Rates

Economists left guessing on timing of RBA rate cut

Glenda Kwek It's the question dividing economists and financial markets ahead of the Reserve Bank's board meeting next week - to cut or not to cut?

RBA

Rate cut ahead, or not

Glenda Kwek Chances are about 50-50 the RBA will cut rates again next week. Here are the reasons for a move - and against.

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Why the RBA will cut rates on Tuesday

Glenda Kwek There are a number of reasons why the Reserve Bank should cut rates when its board meets on Tuesday:

Why the RBA won't cut rates on Tuesday

Glenda Kwek Reasons for the Reserve Bank not to cut the cash rate on Tuesday.

Bonds

Bonds benefit as funds ease back on shares

Glenda Kwek Shares are losing some of their appeal as concerns about the eurozone debt crisis linger.

Fund managers

Shares lose some appeal

Glenda Kwek Fund managers are less bullish about shares because of continued concern about the eurozone debt crisis, a global survey finds.

Commodities

GrainCorp takeover edges closer

Glenda Kwek US commodities giant Archer Daniels Midland is one step closer to acquiring GrainCorp after completing due diligence.

Manufacturing

Makers struggle in tough times

Glenda Kwek In less than a year, Theo Kasteliotis has seen sales at his rubber-making company plunge by 25 per cent.

Balance

CEO bonuses should have gender targets

Glenda Kwek New gender balance guidelines aim to increase the number of women in senior positions.

Economy

Manufacturing slowdown worsens

Glenda Kwek The manufacturing sector is at its weakest in four years as the strong dollar and rising labour costs bite, adding to the case for a rate cut.

Economy

Case grows for interest rate cut

Glenda Kwek Predictions about an end to the Reserve Bank's easing cycle in the past two months have reversed.

Economy

Rate cut expectations grow

Glenda Kwek The case for an interest rate cut next week has been boosted as private sector credit growth continues to remain weak.

Coal

Whitehaven battles weak markets

Phil Wen and Glenda Kwek Whitehaven says weak prices and the strong dollar are continuing to drag on its performance, but is optimistic prices will rise.

Agribusiness

GrainCorp deal stirs agri-interest

Glenda Kwek As GrainCorp looks likely to be swallowed up by Archer Daniels Midland, attention turns to which agribusiness could be the next takeover target.