Jamelle Agbuis

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Focus on “How” Not the “Why” for Flexible Work Success

What's one of the biggest mistakes that I see people make when they present a proposal to work more flexibly to their manager? They focus on "why" they want to work differently, when they should emphasize "how" they are going to get their job done.

Mortgage Rates Increases: Wrong Questions, Wrong Answers?

Nothing excites Australians like house prices and mortgage rates. It is no surprise, therefore, that the recent decision by major banks to increase interest rates 'outside the cycle' - that is independently of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) - has led to hyperventilation among consumers and politicians.

ANZ Defends Interest Rate Policy

Australian banking major ANZ has defended its policy on interests in a letter addressed to The Age from its Australian operations chief Phil Chronican who argues that the cost of funding has increased substantially, and provided data to support his claim.

Macquarie Chief Calls For Interest Rates To Be Cut

Nicholas Moore, chief executive of Macquarie has added his voice to growing calls made by leaders of industry for interest rates to be cut next week as a means by which confidence in the country would be boosted by helping export based industries who are currently suffering from the high value of the Australian dollar.

Simpson Leads, McIlroy Lurks

Webb Simpson was back in front the Wells Fargo Championship on Saturday - but Rory McIlroy lurks two shots back.

Promising Performances at Japan's Junior Olympic Cup

The 34th Junior Olympic Cup, a famous aquatics event organised by the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC), concluded on a successful note at the Tokyo-Tatsumi International Swimming Center (T-TISC) on March 30, 2012 in Tokyo (JPN). The four-day competition gathered 3'638 junior swimmers (1'907 boys and 1'731 girls) from 887 clubs from all over Japan to compete in 25m events.

Who Owns Australian Government Debt?

Did you see the bit in yesterday's Australian Financial Review about who owns Australian government debt? Amy Auster, the chief of staff for the CEO of Institutional Banking at ANZ wrote the following (emphasis added is ours):

When Financial Markets Decouple From Reality

Before you continue with today's Reckoning, do yourself a favour and watch Murray's stock market updateon YouTube from yesterday. The Slipstream Trader points out that the ASX/200 staged a 'false break out' on Friday around the 4416 level. If you're unfamiliar with his theory of price action, that means the new high isn't a bullish signal but a 'false' signal.

Long-term Use of Osteoporosis Medication May Reduce Bone Fracture Risk for Some Patients

Continuing a popular but controversial treatment for osteoporosis could reduce spine fracture risk for a particular group of patients, but others could see little to no change if they discontinue it. Based on available evidence, a UCSF researcher reevaluated his 2006 finding from a randomized 10-year study of alendronate, a type of bisphosphonate – a class of drugs that prevent loss of bone mass.

Funk in Front in Texas

Fred Funk grabbed a share of the Insperity Championship lead after a second-round 69 on Saturday.

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