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Economists brace for an uncertain future

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 18 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... abject poverty." Unfortunately, Jackson warns a shift towards protectionism, particularly in the US, threatens these gains. Tariffs and economic consequences Competition drives innovation, efficiency, and economic growth, but US tariffs threaten to distort ...

Green budgets fatten amid global uncertainty

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
... US-China trade relationship fuels concerns According to Capgemini, 70% of executives are concerned about trade disputes, tariffs and talent scarcity as the key challenges and risks for 2025. US-China trade relationships could lead to fragmented supply ...

Trump inaugurated as 47th President

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
... the audience, with Musk also selected to head the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). From executive orders, tariffs and the potential rise of meme coins, here's what the experts are saying as Trump 2.0 kicks off. Market mayhem Investors ...

Green investors face short-term bumps

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... 1.7% in a mild stagflationary trend. Resilient US growth is expected to be tempered by cooling consumption and higher tariffs. European consumption may see a modest cyclical rebound, while China's stimulus efforts may offset some downside risks without ...

Nature and climate now on equal footing

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... nature is stronger baseline environmental protection laws, with tougher enforcement, says Parker. Laws like Europe's tariffs on land clearing play a critical role. For investors, improved regulatory frameworks would place clearer guardrails to mitigate ...

Investors brace for turbulence as Biden backs out

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... emerged during Trump's presidency, driven by his administration's looser fiscal policies, deregulation, higher tariffs, and infrastructure spending. "The impact of these policies on the markets included a rising dollar, higher bond yields, specific ...

Tech giant hits environment target

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... electricity at its core suppliers, using product-materials that are less carbon intensive, opting for low-carbon shipping tariffs and investing in electric vehicles in its car fleet. For its owned and operated buildings, PUMA buys renewable energy tariffs ...

Australia considers carbon tariff to level playing field

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... downside of a CBAM is that economic purists would tell you is the same reason that over many years why we had the WTO remove tariffs- they don't create level playing fields and can create disincentives for biz to operate. "That's the economic pushback ...

Plant agriculture sector in net zero policies: Grattan Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... to reach net zero across the economy, and will reduce the risk of Australian exporters being subjected to future carbon tariffs from other nations. The report also found that the agriculture industry is also heavily exposed to the impacts of climate ...

Human rights, ethical sourcing driving ESG considerations in Asia: Ausbil

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
... Carlsson-Sweeny said. "The trade war has accelerated that. From a Chinese manufacturer's point of view, one way to circumvent the tariffs is by outsourcing to third countries." This increases the importance of focusing on human rights and wider labour ...