‘Beats to its own drum’: rates on hold in surprise call
Mortgage holder hopes have been dashed by the Reserve Bank of Australia’s surprise decision to keep interest rates on hold. Going against expectations of most financial market participants and economists…
Trump’s AUKUS review coming soon. Will he stop the folly?
It’s almost a month since the US announced a 30-day review to determine whether AUKUS fits within its ‘America First’ agenda. Rex Patrick looks at what might happen. Putting Donald…
‘Not all bad news’: the Aussie upside of Trump tariffs
Consumers could benefit from lower interest rates and cheaper goods after Donald Trump announced increased tariffs on two of Australia’s biggest trading partners. The US president has brought in 25…
Charges laid amid restaurant’s distress over protest
The owners of an Israeli restaurant that was targeted by protesters have broken their silence, detailing the “profound impact” of the incident as police charge more people over the incident.…
Rates kept on hold in surprise Reserve Bank decision
The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate on hold in a move that will disappoint borrowers hoping for further mortgage relief. The surprise decision went against expectations of most…
Trump ramps up trade war in tariff letters to leaders
President Donald Trump has begun telling trade partners – from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players – that sharply higher US tariffs will start August 1,…
PM offers tariff warning as US expands levies on allies
The prime minister has stressed tariffs punish the country imposing them, as Donald Trump increased levies on exports from Australia’s most important trade partners. The US president has unveiled 25…
Jewish Australians call for national anti-hate unit
Australia’s Jewish community is pushing the federal government to set up a national task force to curb anti-Semitism. A Victorian task force will examine police powers after a spate of…
Trump to put 25 pct tariffs on Japan and South Korea
President Donald Trump on Monday placed a 25 per cent tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, citing persistent trade imbalances with the two US allies in Asia.…
Rush to buy homes before rate cuts send prices soaring
The Reserve Bank of Australia is odds on to confirm another cash rate cut and buyers are scrambling to get a foothold in the property market before prices rise even…