Russia ramps up Ukraine threat, Morrison shelves unsuccessful religious freedom bill, Hong Kong persists with Covid-Zero policy, and MORE.

Gig economy workers remain contractors in Australia, CBA performs better than expected in reporting season, Twiggy Forrest ventures further into renewables, and MORE.

New survey names Victoria as hardest state to conduct business in Australia, business leaders rally behind faltering Magellan Financial Group, SoftBank turns to IPO for Arm Ltd after fallout from Nvidia deal, and MORE.

How are the coronavirus and global economy shaping this week?

Australia to lift international border restrictions this month, Meta threatens to pull Facebook from Europe, Germany criticised for lack of support for Ukraine, and MORE.

Strong US reporting season could have an inverse effect on the stock market, Covid-19 tests to be tax-deductible in Australia, Meta picking up the pieces from its history-making 26% drop, and MORE.

Facebook shares tank 27% after reports it is struggling with user retention, Australian economy hit by worker shortage, Hong Kong sees further population exodus, and MORE.

RBA dismisses four rate rises in 2022, Royal Commission implores Packer to sell stake in Crown, equities hold strong so far this week, and MORE.

How is the global economy faring as it still contends with Omicron?

ScoMo sets massive unemployment target in bid for a fourth term, Japan criticise China over human rights, NSW pledges to build over 1,000 EV charging stations in 4 years, and MORE.

OECD optimistic on inflation pressures in 12-18 months, PM pledges $2bn to 'commercialise ideas', Defence analysts send stark warning on Russia's intent for Ukraine, and MORE.

Is the worst of the equities correction behind us? House prices predicted to continue rise despite interest rates, airline tickets up more than 20%, and MORE.