Stephen Koukoulas
Yahoo Finance AUHouse prices shine amid economic uncertainty
The property market is the one shining light in the midst of bleak economic indicators, writes independent economist Stephen Koukoulas.
Yahoo Finance AUThe Coronavirus effect: Bad and getting worse for the Australian economy
We won't know the impact of the Wuhan coronavirus until we answer these questions, writes independent economist Stephen Koukoulas.
Yahoo Finance AU10 questions for the RBA Governor
Stephen Koukoulas has 10 questions he believes the RBA governor, Philip Lowe, should be asked at the upcoming Economics Committee.
Yahoo Finance AUAmid fires, disease and chronically low inflation, the RBA does nothing
If the Reserve Bank didn't see fit to cut interest rates in such circumstances, it'll take an economic disaster before it moves, writes Stephen Koukoulas.
Yahoo Finance AUWhen the smoke clears, the Australian economy will be looking strong
The impact of Australia's bushfires won't be anything like the GFC to the Australian economy, writes independent economist Stephen Koukoulas.
Yahoo Finance AULook at the facts: Interest rate cuts work
To say low interest rates don’t work is like saying water poured on the bushfires didn’t work, writes independent economist Stephen Koukoulas.
Yahoo Finance AUAustralia's much-needed economic pick-up has been choked by smoke and fire
The unprecedented catastrophe of the fires risk derailing the economic pick-up for months, writes independent economist Stephen Koukoulas.
Yahoo Finance AUThe real test for Scott Morrison in 2020
The government's test isn't producing a Budget surplus, Stephen Koukoulas writes.
Yahoo Finance AUWhat's ahead for the Australian economy and markets in 2020
From GDP to stocks, inflation, house prices, the jobs market and the Aussie dollar, here's what 2020 holds for our economy and markets.
Yahoo Finance AUOPINION: How the Treasurer risks trashing the Coalition's economic credibility
The Federal Treasurer has a huge budget and economic problem – and it's all of his own making, writes independent economist Stephen Koukoulas.
Yahoo Finance AUOPINION | The RBA's policy: 'Do nothing and hope for the best'
The Reserve Bank of Australia is asleep at the wheel, warns economist Stephen Koukoulas.
Yahoo Finance AUHouse prices rebound and I get ready to collect
Buying a house at virtually any stage of the cycle is a good idea, the Kouk writes.
Yahoo Finance AUThe RBA has the tools to fix the economy, but is reluctant to use them
The RBA has made some bad calls over the last few years, and the economy is worse off for it, writes independent economist Stephen Koukoulas.
Yahoo Finance AUHousehold wealth is booming: What this means
If everything goes well, 2020 could see the strongest economic growth in a decade, writes independent economist Stephen Koukoulas.
Yahoo Finance AU19,000 jobs gone: Australia's labour market is sick
Lack of solid economic growth has led to slack in the labour market – and the government has its head in the clouds, writes Stephen Koukoulas.
Yahoo Finance AUWhy animals are a crucial part of the Australian economy
Animals are an important part of society and a vital part of the economy. Economist Stephen Koukoulas breaks down the recent ABS livestock figures.
Yahoo Finance AUInflation: How low can it go?
Inflation is the most lagging of lagging indicators, and it's still a ways away from reaching RBA's target, writes Stephen Koukoulas.
Yahoo Finance AUDon’t look now, but the economy just might be perking up
Here's what we can expect of the economy for 2020, writes independent economist Stephen Koukoulas.
Yahoo Finance AU‘Utterly desperate’: Why Scott Morrison wants you to ignore government debt
Under the Coalition, gross government debt has increased by 107 per cent, writes Stephen Koukoulas.
Yahoo Finance AUWhy are we so worried about household debt?
The level of household debt in Australia is higher than it's ever been. But so what? writes Stephen Koukoulas.
Yahoo Finance AUAn open letter to Treasurer Josh Frydenberg
If Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is fair dinkum about wanting to preside over a strong economy, how about getting a bit of extra cash into the economy?
Yahoo Finance AUHouse prices falls are coming to an end – and my house price bet is looking safe
Will house prices fall 40-45 per cent in the next three years? Stephen Koukoulas wouldn't bet his money on that happening.
Yahoo Finance AUAustralia's weak economy has been 'deliberately engineered'
The prime minister needs to stop pretending the economy is doing well, writes economist Stephen Koukoulas.
Yahoo Finance AU“Bitterly disappointing”: We are seeing a once in a generation policy failure
Stephen Koukoulas writes that the government has the perfect opportunity to promote economic growth, but isn't taking it.
Yahoo Finance AUThe RBA should cut interest rates next week
Everyone and their dog knows the economy is currently weak. There seems no sensible reason for the RBA to hold off cutting interest rates.