Father's Day might boost the economy, but is it a boost we really need?

If you’re hanging out for a rate cut, there’s Buckley’s chance of one any time soon and here’s why.

Trump's tariffs are heading to the Supreme Court: what it means for investors

Trading partners of the United States are facing a fresh period of uncertainty after a US federal appeals court ruled President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs were illegal. So what happens now?

Google just dodged a legal bullet that would have changed how we use the internet

Google will not have to sell its Chrome web browser in order to fix its illegal monopoly in the online search business, a United States federal judge has ruled. It will, however, need to do a few other things, such as sharing data with rival companies, in order to improve competition.

What does this week’s economic data tell us?

Two key data releases this week gave investors a clearer read on where the Australian economy is heading. What does it all mean for your portfolio?

Is the Australian sharemarket headed for a correction? Here’s one way to judge

Recent strong performance comes despite the economy and many companies facing difficult times. Recent earnings performance of companies has been mixed, and doesn’t seem to warrant such strong stockmarket growth. This raises the question of whether the market is due for a fall.

Australia’s economy shows best result in two years as consumer spending picks up

The Australian economy picked up strength in the June quarter as consumers opened their wallets, boosted by interest rate cuts earlier in the year.

Albo edges closer to landing a meeting with Trump

Anthony Albanese appears to be edging closer to landing the long-sought meeting with President Donald Trump when the prime minister is in the United States in September.

No more card charges: how Australians can already switch to fast, fee-free payments right now

The RBA wants a future with no card surcharges. But a faster, cheaper way to pay than with cards is already possible. It’s time to use it.

ANZ bank & the case of the accidental email

A front page story in The Financial Times in the UK last week portrayed one of the great industrial relations cockups of recent times, all brought about by a button inadvertently pushed on a dreaded email! Here’s what happened.

Tasmania escapes from its political mess

There have been a number of wins with this recent July election. I’ve also needed to revise a few previously held views!

A look at culture, arts, extras and things we’re following this week.

Photo of the Week

Nick Hutton, grinder of Great Britain SailGP Team, Luke Parkinson, flight controller of Great Britain SailGP Team, Dylan Fletcher, driver of Great Britain SailGP Team, Neil Hunter, grinder of Great Britain SailGP Team, Iain Jensen, wing trimmer of Great Britain SailGP Team, and Hannah Mills, strategist of Great Britain SailGP Team, on the podium after Great Britain SailGP Team win the final race on Race Day 2 of the Australia Sail Grand Prix in Sydney Harbour, Sydney, Sunday, February 9, 2025. (AAP Image/Supplied by Patrick Hamilton, via SailGP)
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