Is it time for Labor to challenge the hands-off approach to industrial relations | Greg Jericho

Record low wages growth has led the ALP and unions to believe that voters are willing for governments to take a more hands-on approach than has been the case since the Keating government introduced enterprise bargaining in the early 1990s. And, somewhat ironically,...

Copper hits its highest level since November 2014 as traders bet on more global growth

Copper prices zoomed 1.7 percent higher on Monday to reach levels not seen in nearly three years as investors bet on further global economic growth. Futures for September delivery reached a high of $3.0015 per pound, their highest since November 2014. The metal has...