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US consumer confidence goes through the roof in May
What tariff anxiety? US consumer confidence numbers came in overnight and blew analysts away.
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Super tax threatens farmers, small business owners and super-savers most
Three types of Aussies have a super tax problem. In future, they may have to sell up big or even borrow to meet their tax…
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Gen Z stand to be the biggest winners from the new $3 million super tax
As debate rages about the federal government’s plan to lift the tax on earnings on superannuation balances over A$3 million, it’s worth revisiting why we...
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Corporate tax reform and less green tape? The Productivity Commissioner is on it
Corporate tax reform and less green tape? The Productivity Commissioner is on it. Here's what's on her agenda for 2025.
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How low will interest rates really go?
Following the rate cut this week, AMP’s Shane Oliver has speculated about how many more cuts lie ahead, and I think he is right on…
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Productivity: why everyone wants it, but no one wants to pay for it
A local and global concern is the poor productivity of economies. Some experts think paying workers more will boost productivity. Is it a government or…
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5 things the RBA is watching as it cuts rates
The RBA lowered the cash rate by 25 basis points today following its May meeting. Here’s what the RBA called out as key risks its…
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Rate cuts are important to our hip pockets but so is China
Many Australians are rooting for the RBA to cut interest rates today but I’m also rooting for China in 2025.
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Vodafone accuses Telstra of fibbing about network coverage
Vodafone has publicly accused Telstra of misleading Australians about the size of its mobile network to the tune of nearly a million square kilometres for…
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20 things that have me worried about Dr Jim’s super tax
Come with me for a deep dive into the proposed super tax: what it means, who it hits, and why it could reshape Australia’s investment…