This report analyzes the financial performance of BHP Billiton and Commonwealth Bank of Australia, examining their share prices, systematic and unsystematic risks, and the impact of news on their market positions. It also explores the current fiscal position of the Australian Federal government, the shape of the Australian yield curve, and the influence of fiscal policy on the yield curve. Finally, the report examines the impact of movements in the target cash rate on the Australian dollar in the foreign exchange market. Desklib provides past papers and solved assignments for students.