Recent employment data offer further evidence that the country’s economy could finally be emerging from last year’s trough. Read More
Pacific Digest
The country’s consumers continue to defy economists’ expectations, with retail spending up for the ninth straight month, a hopeful sign for the economy. Read More
The country’s gross domestic product grew at a faster-than-expected pace during the fourth quarter, thanks largely to continued strength in the export of commodities, such as iron ore. Read More
After several years of negotiations, Australia finally has a free-trade agreement with South Korea, the country’s third-largest export market. Read More
The Reserve Bank of Australia sees a period of stability for interest rates thanks to the expansionary effect of its monetary policy and a lower exchange rate. Read More
Although investment in the mining sector has peaked, many projects initiated during the resource boom are finally coming on line. Read More
The Reserve Bank of Australia boosted its forecast for growth in 2014 and expects the economy to accelerate in the years ahead. Read More
Despite the stock’s near-term woes, GrainCorp still dominates the region in which it operates and is leveraged to growth from emerging Asia. Read More
The country’s consumer price index jumped much more than expected during the fourth quarter, though this sudden rise could still prove transitory. Read More
While New Zealand’s economy is poised to grow faster than its much larger neighbor, their relative size means investors shouldn’t read too much into this outperformance. Read More