Monthly Archives: December 2013

Interest rate announcements … what a circus!

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Geoff O'Reilly

Today the Reserve Bank held interest rates at their current 60 year low, 2.5%. Was that because they haven’t a clue what to do next? … when in doubt, do nothing? Within minutes, my phone and email was alight with … Continue reading →

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Great! Seasoned commentators get it!

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Geoff O'Reilly

Fantastic!! The Pope and the Productivity Commission have stirred two of Australia’s respected and seasoned political/economic commentators. I read much of what Alan Kohler and Paul Sheehan produce. Not always, but more often than not, I find their writings right … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis on inequality … an update

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Geoff O'Reilly

The Pope’s “missive” has caused quite some reaction. I enjoyed this informative post in the Wonkblog at the Washington Post. Pope Francis has a few thoughts about the global economy. We added these 13 charts. It’s an excellent recital of the … Continue reading →

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