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Coal faces continuing challenges
Cyclical and structural changes in global thermal coal markets undermine confidence in the sector
InternationalUS consumer finances could improve further
US households have progressed in repairing their balance sheets after the great recession, though more could be done
United StatesCanadian and Australian central banks may hold steady
Oil price drops will likely cause interest rates to hold steady in Canada, while they may fall in Australia
AustraliaAustralian housing bubble looms over banks' profits
Steps to prevent a financial collapse will focus on the housing market, to the detriment of first-time buyers
AustraliaWeak Australia's GDP will pave the way to rate cuts
The weakness in the latest national accounts data highlights structural challenges facing the Australian economy
AustraliaAustralia-China trade deal brings gains and new fears
A precedent-setting FTA will break down barriers to Chinese investment and migration
AustraliaProspects for global coal and gas markets in 2015
Coal and gas have seen sharp price drops, and face lower demand and production rationalisation
InternationalChina-Australia free trade deal will help agriculture
Chinese free trade deal will modernate shift from mining sector in Australian economy
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