Finance
Reserve Bank call for calm is welcome amid tariff drama
16 April
The treasurer backs Reserve Bank assurances the domestic economy is well-placed to deal with shockwaves from Donald Trump’s tariffs. The central bank’s governor Michele Bullock tried to allay concerns in a speech on Thursday night after a week...[Read More]
Trump orders tariff probe on critical mineral imports
16 April
President Donald Trump has ordered a probe into potential new tariffs on all US critical minerals imports, a major escalation in his dispute with global trade partners and an attempt to directly rebuke industry leader China. The order lays bare what...[Read More]
Coalition charts own course on one-hit tax relief
16 April
ONE-OFF HANDOUTS, BUT AT WHAT COST? * The federal coalition, led by Peter Dutton, announced tax rebates for more than 10 million tax payers earning up to $144,000 ahead of the official campaign launch in Western Sydney on Sunday * When taxpayers go...[Read More]
Tariffs could ‘disrupt global economic order’
16 April
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba says US tariffs have the potential to disrupt the global economic order, issuing his strongest warning to date about the damage President Donald Trump’s decisions could inflict on the world economy. But he...[Read More]
Eat the rich: Greens to tax billionaires to feed kids
16 April
Flipping toasties with kids at a Brisbane park, the Greens have turned up the heat on their plan to provide free school meals. Party leader Adam Bandt, Senator Penny Allman-Payne and prominent MP Max Chandler-Mather were out on a warm but wet...[Read More]
Working women key to future economic growth: bank boss
16 April
Women’s participation in the Australian economy has been remarkably transformed in the past 40 years but more progress is needed, the head of the central bank says. Michele Bullock made history in 2023 when she became the first woman appointed...[Read More]
What does ethical investing mean and how does it relate to ESG investing?
10 April
Investing is typically perceived as a wealthy-only pastime with no regard for the environment or social issues. However, that is not always the case, and the old mindset of making money for its own sake doesn’t need to stay. People have become...[Read More]
The difference between bananas, stocks and bonds
10 April
In the world of investing, stocks and bonds often take centre stage. They represent two of the most common types of investments, each offering unique benefits and risks. As an investor, understanding stocks vs. bonds is key to building a diversified...[Read More]
Tariff storm blows economy and election off course
9 April
WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH WORLD TRADE? * President Donald Trump announced a slew of tariffs on US trading partners, ostensibly to correct a decades-long trade deficit after complaining America had been taken advantage of * Global markets went into...[Read More]
Calls mount for RBA to intervene with jumbo rate cut
9 April
Odds are shortening for the Reserve Bank to cut rates by 50 basis points at its next meeting as global financial turmoil weighs heavily on Australians. Though most economists do not view an Australian recession as a realistic chance, the prospect of...[Read More]
Trump’s tariffs kick in, deepening global trade war
9 April
US President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs on dozens of countries have taken effect, including massive 104 per cent duties on Chinese goods, deepening his global trade war even as he prepared for negotiations with some nations. Trump’s...[Read More]
Don’t be spooked by sliding super, funds warn members
9 April
Donald Trump is “burning down a house to cook a steak” as local and international equity markets go into freefall in response to the US president’s trade tariffs. But superannuation funds are urging people to not panic if their balances...[Read More]