Two weeks of data drops will determine if the rate rise story is right

On this kick-off ep for the new year, we're looking at roughed-up companies on the market that might be worth a second look. Quality stocks are being sold hard, resources are back in favour, and investors are asking the same uncomfortable question, is this a buying opportunity or a value trap?

This week, investors will focus on key inflation prints, construction activity and central bank updates, with Australia’s labour market data and the US core PCE deflator both likely to guide expectations for rate moves in early 2026.

Central bankers from around the world, including the RBA's Michelle Bullock, have issued a joint statement of support for US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, as he faces a criminal probe on top of mounting pressure from US President Donald Trump to resign.

ChatGPT chief has said saying 'please' and 'thankyou' to your bots adds to operating costs at the scale of billions of prompts. But does it also hurt the planet?

The federal government has unveiled new details of its plan to create a A$1.2 billion critical mineral reserve. Here's how it works.

Tech stocks have been under pressure here and in the US of late and they copped another smacking on Wall Street overnight. Here's what's driving it, both overseas and Down Under.

AI has the power to massively cut red tape, and Aussie governments are on the bandwagon. But big risks lie close to the surface.

A big touchscreen in your car might look modern, but science increasingly points to touchscreens compromising our safety.

US bank stocks are in disarray after a proposal by President Trump to cap consumer card rates at 10% for a period. What would it look like if we did it in Australia?