War puts world on road to higher prices, slower growth
The war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth, says the head of the International Monetary Fund ahead of next week’s global forecast for…
Netflix debuts Playground gaming app for kids
Netflix has launched an app called “Netflix Playground” that will feature games built around popular children’s characters such as Peppa Pig and Sesame Street. Analysts say the streaming giant’s gaming…
High fuel prices drive ‘massive spike’ in e-bike sales
Electric bike sales are surging as rising fuel costs push commuters to find a cheaper way to get around, industry figures say. While Australian e-bike sales have been climbing for…
Riot Police Called Over T Shirt at Bondi Beach | The West Report
Andrew Brown was stopped by police at Bondi after wearing a T shirt reading “Fuck Israel, Fuck Zionism”, with officers telling him the shirt was offensive and warning it could…
Police rush Bondi Beach, apprehend ‘F … Israel’ tee-shirt man … again
As many as 18 police have descended on Bondi Beach to arrest anti-genocide protestor Andrew Brown for wearing a ‘F… Israel F… Zionists’ t-shirt. The Sydney businessman had been arrested…
Plea for patience as road deaths plague long weekend
Drivers returning home from Easter holidays have been urged to slow down after a string of tragic road deaths over the long weekend. Since Friday, at least 14 people have…
David v Goliath. Court gets real evidence from miner v BHP by accident
BHP kept evidence out of court for years in defending its case against an injured coal miner. But, as Michael West reports, the Court has inadvertently just proved his claim.…
Asia markets brace for Trump’s promised assault on Iran
Oil prices rose, bonds fell and stocks were mixed at the start of trading in Asia on Monday as US President Donald Trump vowed “hell” if Tehran does not meet…
Consumer spending and confidence in the spotlight
Economists will be keeping an eye on consumer spending and confidence data released over the coming week. But the smattering of second-tier data in Australia is likely to be overshadowed…
The Guardian view on Japan’s hidden century: cheap money, global risk | Editorial
Ultra-low rates turned the yen into easy cash for bankers. But the carry trade now binds global markets to decisions in Tokyo In 2015, Clyde Prestowitz’s book Japan Restored imagined…