Rising unemployment makes July 30 crucial for rate cut hopers

When most economists thought a July cut a certainty, one doubter is now calling an August cut a “slam dunk”. Is our RBA board gutsy enough to do what business owners and borrowers would love them to do by cutting rates by a half-a-point next month?

Boom! Doom! Zoom! | 17 July 2025 - Unpacking CSL, BHP, Telstra, Xero and more

Markets may be riding high, but Peter Switzer and Paul Rickard are still finding opportunities — and risks — worth talking about. In this week’s Boom Doom Zoom, the pair tackled big-picture concerns like looming rate cuts from the RBA, Trump’s return to tariff talk, and how investors should position their portfolios. They also fielded viewer questions on a range of ASX stocks, including CSL, BHP, Xero, Telstra, Amcor, Dicker Data, Audinate, WiseTech, TPG, and DroneShield — offering candid takes on what to buy, hold or avoid in this increasingly unpredictable market.

What are 'sovereign citizens', and how do they work with Australian laws?

Armed with obscure legal jargon and fringe interpretations of the law, “sovereign citizens” are continuing to test the limits of the Australian justice system’s patience and power.

Australia's census system is about to get a big stress test, but do we still need it?

The Australian Bureau of Statistics will roll out a large-scale census test next month. It comes at a time when the idea of a census around the world is at risk.

Trip report: How has Anthony Albanese's trip to China gone?

Chinese President Xi Jinping has told Anthony Albanese China stands ready to work with Australia “to push the bilateral relationship further”, in their meeting in Beijing on Tuesday.

Four beaten-up stock picks that might be worth a second look

Markets may be trading near record highs, but that doesn’t mean every stock is riding the wave. In fact, some well-known names have been left behind — and that’s exactly where Switzer Report’s Paul Rickard sees potential opportunity. Did you know? Over at The Switzer Report, Peter Switzer, Paul Rickard and a host of market […]

Days out from the Tasmanian election, polls still predict a hung parliament

The Tasmanian state election will be held this Saturday. Days before polling starts, voters still have the state split right down the middle.

Timeline: Quitting alcohol? Here's when you'll start to feel the benefits

Even a day off alcohol makes a difference. Here's a timeline that maps the health benefits when you stop drinking.

Your Apple Watch can now detect sleep apnoea in Australia - how to use it

Today the local health watchdog, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), has given the tick of approval to allow smart watches to act as sleep apnoea detectors. Here's how to use it.

Cracks start to emerge in Albo's plan to for affordable housing

After a hopeful start, Labor’s affordable housing fund is proving problematic.

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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