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No rate cut today but is the next move up?
While I’ve taken a few long shots in today’s Melbourne Cup, gambling that the next move in rates is up isn’t something I’m prepared to bet on.
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Macquarie puts out its annual Melbourne Cup predictions and wins the day by a nose
Macquarie Capital’s quants swap stock tickers for saddlecloths in their annual Melbourne Cup Quant Style report, blending AI, data science and a touch of humour…
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Melbourne Cup 2025 stream: how to watch online
Not near a TV for Australia's most popular annual gallop? You can stream the 2025 Melbourne Cup to your phone, tablet or laptop on the…
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Independent MP to fight for cheaper beer with tax freeze move
It's the political equivalent of a school-kid promising to put Coca-Cola in the bubblers, but it's happening here and now. Independent MP for Kooyong, Dr…
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Why did Amazon really fire 30,000 workers?
It's easy to look at the 30,000 recent Amazon layoffs and blame AI for taking those jobs. But that's not the whole story.
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Insurers have detailed data on your home’s flood risk, but why don’t you?
In Australia data on how your home might be at risk from floods isn't readily available to all households. But your insurer has it already.
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Jon Faine on why Australia’s social fabric needs some urgent maintenance
The fragile machinery of democracy needs some long overdue maintenance, some lubrication to keep the social compact moving. Social cohesion needs a makeover.
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How long will this trade truce peace last?
Donald Trump securing a trade truce with China’s Xi Jinping hasn’t seen Wall Street rejoicing. Why is this so?
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How much does it really cost to raise a child in Australia?
What do we do about the young would-be parents who are opting out because it’s simply too expensive?
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Bad coverage in the bush is threatening public safety
Lots of work has has been done in recent years to improve connectivity across Australia. But now a lack of connectivity is proving a threat…