Let’s look at the simmering political hip-pocket issue of the so-called stage three tax cuts that the Greens and others want to kill.

Economists question size of latest rate rise, stocks expected to be down today, Tesla is third most bought car & more!

The banks have instantly responded and raised their rates. Is Dr Phil’s decision a big call?

Although it appears that the Covid pandemic is diminishing, we are still left with many residual effects, such as long Covid.

Vanguard says RBA move is prudent, the latest broker rating changes, severe weather warning & more!

Can October be trusted for stocks? Will it soon be buy time?

Donald Trump sues CNN $US475 million for defamation, Credit Suisse considers scaling back investment bank as shares drop 11%, Elon Musk receives fiery response to Ukraine war poll, and MORE.

Global tightening wave ruffles feathers at RBA, economist Peter Osho says inflation better than expected, Pilbara Minerals and Lynas Rare Earths receive broker upgrades, + MORE.

Bank of England to purchase £5 billion of bonds for 13 days to rescue British financial system, risk of identity theft from Optus hack potentially lower than first thought, retail sales still up despite rate rises, MORE.

FBI called upon for Optus data breach, ANZ tips US benchmark cash rate to hit 5%, disgraced crypto project co-founder maintains he's not on the run as South Korean authorities attempt to track him down, + MORE.

Heavier crackdown on customer data laws as Optus faces class action, ASX hits three-month low while Aussie dollar hits two-year low, + MORE.

North Korea fires ballistic missile as US VP prepares to visit, Zelenskyy not convinced Putin's nuclear threat a bluff, Aussie stock market to face painful day ahead, and MORE.