Stephen Koukoulas
Yahoo Finance AUHow Scott Morrison is stalling Australia's recovery: Economist
Here's how the Federal Government could get to full employment as quickly as possible, writes independent economist Stephen Koukoulas.
Yahoo Finance AU'Very rosy': Despite pandemic, Aussies are wealthier than ever
The wealthier we are, the faster the economic growth and job creation, writes independent economist Stephen Koukoulas.
Yahoo Finance AUAustralia’s immigration has gone into reverse. Here's what that means
More people are leaving Australia than are arriving, and there will be consequences.
Yahoo Finance AULabor vs Coalition: 2021 will be huge economically and politically
Here's what the Morrison government needs to do to hang onto power – and how Labor can take it away.
Yahoo Finance AU‘Bizarre’ year: Economy and markets in 2020
When 2020 kicked off, there was a hint of optimism about the outlook for the Australian economy. Then things changed.
Yahoo Finance AUHouse prices to rise in 2021 despite recession, global pandemic
The chances of a 35 per cent price fall before the end of 2021 are slim. in fact, it looks very likely house prices are on the rise.
Yahoo Finance AUAustralian economy passes low point – but how strong will recovery be?
The various measures of business confidence and consumer sentiment have risen in the past few months and are consistent with a robust recovery.
Yahoo Finance AU‘Mistake’: Government mulls major change to your retirement money
Freezing super contributions at 9.5 per cent would be a mistakes, says economist Stephen Koukoulas.
Yahoo Finance AUWill there be an economic boom in 2021?
A few months ago, the outlook was gloomy for the Australian economy. Things have changed.
Yahoo Finance AUToo low for zero: How negative interest rates will work
RBA Governor, Philip Lowe is dead against negative interest rates, but they will likely continue to gravitate to towards record lows, Stephen Koukoulas writes.
Yahoo Finance AU6 promising signs the worst is over for Australia's economy
A raft of good news in recent weeks suggests some form of economic recovery is unfolding as we go into the summer holiday season.
Yahoo Finance AUThe stock market loves Joe Biden – at least for now
Global markets have jumped in hopes that Joe Biden could be America's next president.
Yahoo Finance AU'Long overdue': RBA decision-makers need to be 'overhauled'
The people that decide Australia's official interest rate are scrutinised by independent economist Stephen Koukoulas.
Yahoo Finance AUAustralia emerges from lockdown, but it'll be a jobless recovery
A recovery with rising unemployment is not a recovery at all, writes independent economist Stephen Koukoulas.
Yahoo Finance AU'An ugly set of numbers': Jobs market could get worse
"Despite the efforts of the Morrison government... the labour force is still in tatters."
Yahoo Finance AU'Disconcerting': Australia’s $1 trillion debt explosion exposed
Documents show that there is nothing to get the Budget back in the black and back on track after the Covid-19 health crisis has passed.
Yahoo Finance AUPlenty of temporary Government spending but where are the jobs?
The promise of jobs, jobs, jobs rings hollow, says independent economist Stephen Koukoulas.
Yahoo Finance AUThe Reserve Bank is missing its target – again
Can we trust an already battered and bruised RBA when it fails to hit another target?
Yahoo Finance AU2020: The year the Federal Budget blows up
This is how a good budget should be judged, writes independent economist Stephen Koukoulas.
Yahoo Finance AUJobs data: The good news and the bad news
Unemployment figures were better than expected, but 1.5 million Aussies still want more work. Where to from here?
Yahoo Finance AUHouse prices down, but no crash: What's going on with Aussie property?
The pandemic hasn't caused Australian property prices to crash – it's more like a "slight stumble," writes economist Stephen Koukoulas.
Yahoo Finance AUThe $13,750 reason it’s a good time to borrow money
It's a lot cheaper to service a $500,000 mortgage than it was a decade ago.
Yahoo Finance AU'Trifecta of falling GDP': Fixing Australia’s deep recession
"Now is not the time for the government to be penny pinching."
Yahoo Finance AUHow to save Aussies from ‘depressing’ hardship
Business investment has plummeted. Here's what that means for you.
Yahoo Finance AUThe hidden factors driving house prices
Tax rules and interest rates have less impact on house prices than some other factors, writes Stephen Koukoulas.