Squawk Australia

Australian stocks are set to open higher following Wall Street's rebound. Colin Whitehead from Fat Prophets discusses Australia's economic outlook with CNBC's Jeffrey James.

The relationship between Telstra and the newly elected Rudd government promises more for the telco than with the previous administration, says Dr. Phil Burgess, managing director at Telstra. He explains why to to CNBC's Jeffrey James.

Global investors should position their portfolios against increased volatility and a slowdown in earnings in 2008. Guest host Mark Konyn, CEO, RCM Asia Pacific speaks to CNBC's Amanda Drury.

Equity markets are in an upward trend in 2008, but with high volatility, says Arjuna Mahendran, chief economist and Asia Pacific strategist at Credit Suisse, speaking to CNBC's Amanda Drury.

More flexible solutions for climate change in developing countries should be made due to cost, suggests Simon Tay, chairman of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs, speaking to CNBC's Amanda Drury.

The Hollywood writers' strike could weigh on the US dollar says John Horner, senior currency strategist at Deutsche Bank, speaking to CNBC's Jeffrey James.

David Halliday, a division director from Macquarie Bank tells CNBC's Jeffrey James that online shopping does not threaten in-store retailers in Australia this holiday season.

A slowdown in the US is driven by the manufacturing and consumption sectors, says Joshua Williamson, senior strategist from TD Securities, speaking to CNBC's Jeffrey James.

CNBC's Matthew Taylor reports on the issue of workplace laws between the opposing Australian election parties.

Expect a good day for Australia's financials following Wall Street's rebound says Graham Harman from Citi, speaking to CNBC's Jeffrey James and Sri Jegarajah.