Tuesday 21st April 2020
Yesterday on the Morning Call we raised the prospect of oil prices lurching into negative territory. This morning, that’s exactly what has happened for WTI, with a vengeance. Phil Dobbie talks to NAB’s Ray Attrill about why this happened and the impact on other sectors – which has actually been fairly constrained. There’s also discussion on government stimulus measures – including signs that the furloughed worker approach is working – plus, words from the RBA Governor today and the New Zealand easing of restrictions.
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Realising the benefits of e-health
Providing a high speed broadband network is perhaps the easiest part of delivering an efficient e-health system for Australia.
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No margin for profit
It’s been known for a while that smaller ISPs are struggling to make money. Latest figures from Market Clarity help to explain why.
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Powell asks for support, Debelle hints at easing, NAB revises rates forecasts
Jerome Powell has reiterated the need for more fiscal stimulus in the US, whilst Guy Debelle hinted that more monetary easing was just round the corner for the RBA. Tapas Strickland says NAB has revised its rate forecast.
