Opinion All eyes on rates amid global debt mountain By Tim Treadgold Cheap money can’t last forever, and many are unprepared for the day interest rates head upwards. 19 Feb 2021
Mining Pendulum swings offshore By Tim Treadgold The day is nearing when dividends going out of WA exceed the capital coming. 15 Feb 2021
Opinion Global growth plans augur well for WA By Tim Treadgold The local property sector could be the beneficiary of financial stimulus measures in China and the US. 08 Feb 2021
News Market bubble, future trouble By Tim Treadgold A correction is surely coming as the stock market moves further out of touch with the real economy. 04 Feb 2021
Opinion Lithium stars again for WA miners By Tim Treadgold A sharp jump in the uptake of electric vehicles, particularly Tesla models, puts the state in the box seat again as a raw metals supplier. 22 Jan 2021
Retail Lockdowns drive the weekly shop online By Tim Treadgold The internet’s influence on retail has accelerated during periods of pandemic lockdown. 18 Dec 2020
Oil & Gas Uncertain outlook for key WA commodities By Tim Treadgold The current conditions for iron ore and LNG might be as good as it gets for a while, if international trends continue. 17 Dec 2020
Transport & Logistics Competing for space a common goal at Hedland By Tim Treadgold Decision time is looming as iron ore majors seek to lift export capacity. 09 Dec 2020
Opinion Economy on the verge of a V By Tim Treadgold The global economy could be enjoying a burst of strong expansion within six months. 04 Dec 2020
Opinion Rates worth watching By Tim Treadgold Moves in the US could signal a shift in direction for interest rates. 20 Nov 2020
Health Vaccine news changes calculations By Tim Treadgold Investors are already factoring in the opportunities a COVID-19 vaccine will deliver. 20 Nov 2020
Opinion Virus control can deliver By Tim Treadgold Unpopular as they may be with sections of the community, WA’s COVID-19 policies have helped the state maintain its economic strength. 06 Nov 2020
Financial Services Primed and ready to get back to business By Tim Treadgold Businesses are ready for a shift to a more positive mindset, and investors are sensing the change. 05 Nov 2020
Opinion Living in a fool’s paradise By Tim Treadgold The WA government needs to be strategic in deciding when to emerge from the state’s hard-border cocoon. 23 Oct 2020
Mining Political business at Diggers & Dealers By Tim Treadgold This month’s Diggers & Dealers was notable as much for what didn’t appear on the official program as what did. 20 Oct 2020
Mining Regis in acquisition mode By Tim Treadgold Regis Resources head expects the current strength of the gold sector to last for a few years. 14 Oct 2020
Mining Lynas calls for rare earth support By Tim Treadgold Labour costs make the construction of downstream processing plants a challenge in Australia. 14 Oct 2020
Mining Best commodities market since the 1960s, Twigger says By Tim Treadgold A rush to consolidate mines could herald a flurry of mergers. 14 Oct 2020
Mining Poseidon adventure for shareholders By Tim Treadgold Poseidon Nickel hopes Golden Swan could be another black swan event. 13 Oct 2020
Mining Electric future drives Nickel West goals By Tim Treadgold Demand for electric vehicles has given BHP’s nickel business a new lease of life. 13 Oct 2020