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Markets and traders are making a huge gamble on the TACO theory, but what if Trump doesn't 'chicken out'

The market has come to expect a certain theatre from Trump. There’s even a term going around: the “taco theory" That is: Trump always chickens out. They could be right. But if they’re wrong, we’re going to see a lot of red on stock boards around the world.

Treasury secret revealed: tax Aussies more!

An ‘extraordinary’ leak from Treasury reveals that Labor was advised to spend less and tax Aussies more. Should we have known this accidental revelation before the election?

Govt won't hit its new housing target: Treasury accidentally spills the trillion-dollar truth

Internal Treasury advice to the Albanese government has been accidentally revealed through a Freedom of Information (FOI) slip-up — and it points to major policy (and hip-pocket) challenges ahead.

The one stat that's making people reconsider CBA (and it's not just the share price)

A tweet that caught my eye llustrates the problem investors are facing with Australia's largest bank. More than just the CBA share price!

Criminologist explains how the world became obsessed with the 'mushroom murder' case

You can't turn your head without seeing an Erin Patterson story. Why did this tragedy grip the public in ways no other contemporary case has? A criminologist explains.

Why super has to be made ‘sexy’ to turn heads

Australians are set to be poorer than they want to be in retirement because they lack knowledge about how "sexy" super can be to them and their lifestyle.

Why Australia’s green hydrogen dream has fallen flat

As the world looks for ways to tackle climate change, Australia has invested heavily in green hydrogen. But making the dream a reality in Australia is proving difficult.

Soaring house prices may be locking people into marriages

One consequence of high house prices that has largely been ignored is their relationship to marriage and divorce.

Albo heads to China: what's his diplomatic plan while there?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese leaves for China on Saturday, confident most Australians back the government’s handling of relations with our most important economic partner and the leading strategic power in Asia.

Australia could get hit with 200% Trump tariffs on pharmaceuticals: here's what's at risk

US President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Australia’s pharmaceutical exports to the United States has raised alarm among industry and government leaders.

State of Origin coach Billy Slater could teach Albo and Dr Jim a thing or two

Queensland coach Billy ‘Idol’ Slater is a great character, and the PM & Treasurer would do well to look at what this Queensland coach has achieved with his style of leadership.

Boom! Doom! Zoom! | 10 July 2025: Woolworths, CSL, Pilbara Minerals and more

Peter Switzer and Paul Rickard weigh in on big opportunities—and big risks—across some of the ASX’s most-watched names. From gold stocks like Northern Star and Evolution, to high-growth tech players like Xero and Megaport, and takeover speculation around Santos, they break down what’s moving and what might surprise.

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