Stephen Bartholomeusz
Stephen Bartholomeusz is one of Australia’s most respected business journalists. He was most recently co-founder and associate editor of the Business Spectator website and an associate editor and senior columnist at The Australian.
Opinion
Aviation
China’s dream of ruling the skies is problematic
China’s homemade passenger jet has finally made its debut after a 16-year odyssey. It is a key part of a big much bigger plan.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Social media
‘You can’t hide’: Elon Musk’s latest move could see Twitter banned in Europe
Twitter is facing massive fines or a complete ban on operating in Europe as it snubs legislation requiring big tech platforms to reduce the risk of disinformation and harmful content.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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PwC tax scandal
PwC had one product to sell. Turns out it wasn’t a good one
PwC is trying desperately to head off what could be a global crisis for the firm’s network of affiliated businesses, but the damage has already been done.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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US Congress
The US will pay a heavy price for its damaging game of chicken
The US appears likely to narrowly escape a financial catastrophe with a debt ceiling deal, but the outcome does not justify the havoc that has been caused.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Lithium
Once-in-a-generation opportunity for Australian resources is opening up
The compact agreed by Anthony Albanese and Joe Biden last week underscores the opportunity and potential risks created by America’s push to get less dependent on China for strategic resources.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Trade wars
The one-sided battle between China and the US
China has just shown how vulnerable it is in the escalating global war over technology.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Privacy
The $2b warning shot that threatens to change the internet
The record fine levied on Facebook’s parent Meta for breaching privacy laws will put a lot of companies on notice when it comes to how it deals with the data of individuals.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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World markets
The deceptive calm on markets as ‘X date’ looms
Investors don’t appear to be too concerned about the US debt crisis, another rate hike, or the threat of a recession. Beneath the surface, however, there’s some movement.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Global economy
Japan is rising again. It could cause problems
Japan is emerging from decades of economic hibernation but it threatens to generate uncertainty and volatility at a very delicate time for the world.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Inside China
China holds the cards as the world faces a dark economic future
Danger signs are coming from the three powerhouses that drive global economic growth. It paints a bleak picture for Australia and the rest of the world.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Sharemarket
Why share and bond markets are at loggerheads
Equity investors are optimistic about the outcome of negotiations over the US debt ceiling. Bond investors aren’t so confident that common sense will prevail in the debt tug-of-war.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz