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Pack your bags and your portfolios: what the rising Aussie dollar means for you

Donald Trump's unpredictability is bad for markets, but seemingly good for currency, as the US dollar begins an escalating devaluation.

Gold vs bitcoin: which one would our resident chart expert buy?

Bitcoin might be hovering near all-time highs (crossing the US$101,000 mark at the time of writing), but for some market watchers, it still doesn’t pass the test — technically or temperamentally.

What’s the biggest threat to the stock market on the horizon?

It’s not inflation. It’s not interest rates. It’s not even growth. William Buck's chief economist says: it's growing geopolitical uncertainty

Here’s why a rate cut in July should be a certainty

So, when is the next interest rate cut? Economists now think it's coming sooner than expected. Mark your calendars for July!

The big EV short: is Pilbara Minerals ever coming back?

As EV popularity rose, there was a time when Pilbara Minerals was the star of the lithium world. But that momentum drew out the short sellers.

When will James Hardie's AZEK deal live up to expectations?

James Hardie’s $3.9 billion acquisition of AZEK was a surprise, but months later, the deal is still clouded by questions.

Under the hood: can you make money on BHP this year? We investigate

BHP stock has long been a bedrock of the ASX, but now investors are asking: can you actually make money on BHP in 2025?

Australia’s lowest paid workers just got a 3.5% wage increase. Here's why it's not all good news

Even with the increase, Australia’s lowest paid workers will not earn as much as they did before the inflationary surge of 2021-2022.

Sydney Airport is auctioning off lost property for charity

More than 2000 unclaimed items, from laptops and luxury watches to hairdryers, gaming consoles and even a vacuum cleaner, are going under the hammer this week as Sydney Airport kicks off its popular annual Lost Property Auction.

Could Trump tariffs worsen our housing crisis?

Australia already has a housing crisis, but could Trump’s tariffs make the problem even worse?

Australia could tax Google, Facebook and other tech giants with a digital services tax – but don’t hold your breath

Tech giants like Google, Facebook and Netflix make billions of dollars from Australian users every year. But most of those profits are not taxed here.

Is the Aussie market’s appetite for risk opening back up?

While big names in the ASX20 are treading water (even if some are at record highs), one overlooked slice of the market is quietly pushing to new highs: the EX20 index.

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