Craig James is chief economist at CommSec.
What we’ve learnt from reporting season
Reporting season is an important time to see what shape companies are in and how they have performed in recent months, and dividends seem secure despite pressure on earnings.
The ‘good old days’ of Australia’s economy are here
CommSec chief economist Craig James says a trip back in time shows our economy and financial markets are not doing too badly.
Can we ever really know how the Australian economy is doing?
In terms of the Australian economy, our growth numbers are encouraging - despite the negative commentary, writes Craig James
The price-earning ratio don’t tell the whole story on sharemarket valuations
Craig James says price-earning ratios don't provide all the answers to valuing the sharemarket but they can help provide insight.
Reporting season shows happy returns for investors
There are two periods in the year when decision-makers receive information from a different source to guide them to what is really happening at the coalface, and one is reporting season.
Surprise interest rate cut from RBA
Poor consumer and business confidence is the economy's Achilles heel as the RBA reveals a surprising interest rate cut, writes Craig James.
