Today
Trump says he may meet Xi following invitation to China
The US president has sought to lower tensions with Beijing in recent weeks after pausing a tit-for-tat tariff war that has upended global trade and supply chains.
Why Trump is picking on Brazil – and how it could backfire
The US president is using tariffs, not just for building domestic manufacturing capacity, but for whatever takes his fancy. And boy does he fancy strongmen.
Trump pulls US out of UNESCO for second time
The president has continued his pattern of withdrawing from global agencies, this time claiming that the UN culture and education agency supports “woke” policies.
Trump alleges Obama led coup that ‘tried to steal’ 2016 election
“The leader of the gang was President Obama,” Trump told reporters at a White House event. “Barack Hussein Obama: have you heard of him?”
‘Stronger together’: Congress backs AUKUS ahead of Morrison hearing
Two US congressmen say the tripartite nuclear-powered submarine pact is key to checking Chinese expansionism in the Indo-Pacific region.
Ley holds the line on net zero policy review as Nats split
The opposition leader is holding the line on climate policy; bills on reducing student debt, reforming childcare safety, and the climate are first on parliament’s agenda. Follow live.
Yesterday
Bessent says entire Fed needs to be examined as an institution
The US Treasury secretary said the country’s central bank should be reviewed, citing what he called “fearmongering over tariffs”.
Billionaire puts $517m UK mansion up for sale over expat tax rules
Norwegian marine tycoon has fled to the United Arab Emirates, blaming the British government’s abolition of the non-dom tax regime for wealthy expats.
Why under-fire Trump is now trolling Obama
Trump is fond of the art of distraction, including on the Epstein files. But fake videos are not a solid strategy for what is still 3½ years of a presidency to go.
Trump banishes Murdoch reporter over Epstein files
The US president has always taken an aggressive approach with media who displease him – and this time Rupert Murdoch is in his sights.
Risks and rewards of tokenisation as crypto heavyweights push for it
The financial world is buzzing about a process using blockchain to turn real-world assets such as stocks or real estate into digital tokens.
This Month
Victorian members to push Labor over AUKUS deal
Rank-and-file Labor members are preparing to launch a blistering attack on US president Donald Trump and demand the Albanese government withdraw from AUKUS.
Little Aussie miner pushes back on Chinese control of critical minerals
An announcement by ASX-listed Tivan is a small example of the effort to build supply chains independent of China.
The top female editor who stood firm against Trump’s Epstein fury
The Wall Street Journal’s Emma Tucker has helped fan the flames of the US president’s biggest crisis so far.
Demands over Taiwan need not sink AUKUS, says former Biden aide
Ely Ratner, ex-assistant secretary of defence for Indo-Pacific security, says pressure on Australia to prepare for war is an opportunity rather than a threat.
World’s largest copper producer says Trump’s tariffs are causing ‘anxiety’
The chairman of Chile’s state-owned Codelco says the US president’s announcement of 50 per cent tariffs has generated confusion in the industry.
ASX to fall, but week hinges on RBA speech and Wall Street earnings
Investors will be watching for dovish sentiment in central bank commentary and results from Alphabet and Tesla, as the local benchmark points slightly lower.
Trump’s lawsuit against Murdoch ruptures bond that shaped US right
A Wall Street Journal report on ties between the US president and Jeffrey Epstein is a fresh blow to an old, mutually beneficial alliance.
Rudd ‘confident’ on AUKUS review, rejects defence spending claims
Australia’s ambassador to the US rejects suggestions Canberra is not spending enough on defence and says issues raised about AUKUS will be resolved.
Waller says he’s willing to lead Federal Reserve if Trump asks
Federal Reserve governor Chris Waller, keen to cut rates this month, said he would accept if the president asked him to be chairman of the central bank.