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Why the RBA got it wrong by holding interest rates yesterday

32 out of 36 economists surveyed thought there would be a rate cut yesterday — and they (along with me!) got it wrong. So why didn’t the Reserve Bank cut rates? In my view, it was the wrong call, maybe even bordering on dumb. Let me explain why.

Trump pushes tariff deadline but Wall Street still spooked

Sneak preview time with Donald Trump: he previewed the tariffs that could be hitting not only Australia but the rest of the world in August.

How long can you drive a Tesla before its battery starts to degrade? An expert weighs in

When buying a Tesla or other EV, there’s one big question that comes up: how long will the battery last before it starts to degrade?

Name and shame: big tech, corporates set to be exposed over tax payments

The new financial year means the public will get to see previously unreleased tax reports produced by multinational taxpayers.

Regulators concerned about how super funds might be spending their money

Australia’s superannuation regulator is concerned that superannuation funds might be spending in a way that's not benefiting members.

Switzer Investing TV | 7 July 2025: is CBA's legendary share price run over? Our experts say yes

Just as the language of love is poetry, the language of the market is charts - and lots of them. This week our Chartist-in-residence, Michael Gable from Fairmont Equities, breaks down the market to give us an in-depth view of what might just be the beginning of the end of CBA's share price dominance. Did you know that after touching new highs late last week of $192 per share, it has since fallen to $177? Will it keep falling?

Coffee can interfere with your medication: here’s what you need to know

Your morning brew might feel harmless, it can interact with certain medicines in ways that reduce their effectiveness.

How to tell if you've been hacked for your data, and what to do next

After a hack on Qantas, we're reminded of the fragility of our personal data. Here's how to tell if you've been hacked and what to do next.

Property prices to soar as tsunami of home loans approved

As the RBA looks to cut rates, the home loan market and property prices are set to surge if recent applications are any indicator.

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