Today
How Trump humiliated ‘featherweight’ Europe
The long-awaited trade agreement with the US has dealt a devastating blow to Brussels, with EU politicians and business leaders feeling massively ripped off.
Yesterday
Why Australia can’t sue if AUKUS delivers dud subs
A new 50-year treaty between Australia and Britain over nuclear-powered submarines is skewed towards the UK, critics warn.
Trite to say, but Israel is losing global PR battle
The tragic pictures of starving children are cutting through and galvanising international opinion regarding recognising the independent state of Palestine.
Thai, Cambodian leaders hold peace talks as Trump weighs in
The first talks since clashes began on July 24 come within 48 hours of the US president saying Thai and Cambodian leaders had agreed to “quickly work out a ceasefire”.
US, China negotiators meet in Stockholm to extend trade truce
Any breakthrough could help set the stage for Donald Trump to meet with Xi Jinping.
JPMorgan spooks fintechs over charging for customer data
Investment banking boss Jamie Dimon has been accused of attempting to crush start-up competitors.
US and EU reach tariff deal to avert trade war
A 15 per cent levy imposed on exports to the United States will be seen by many in Europe as a poor result compared with the ambition of a zero-for-zero accord.
How long can the US economy defy expectations?
Donald Trump has ripped up the policy rulebook in the first half of this year, but the world’s biggest economy has proved to be surprisingly resilient.
This Month
Twiggy’s hydrogen pipe dream costing taxpayers $600m
The billionaire has pulled back on the “miracle molecule” as economic realities hit home.
How Trump’s crypto bros can help equities surge 15pc by mid-2026
If the US president’s trick works, we’re told to strap in for another big year in equity markets.
How BHP, Rio and Woodside fought against Trump’s revenge tax
Australian-backed projects are on the radar of US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, who is leading the administration’s pursuit of energy self-sufficiency.
Trump says he hasn’t thought about pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell
Ghislaine Maxwell is serving a 20-year prison sentence for her role in helping disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage women.
Where’s Lachlan? Trump’s lawsuit puts Murdoch succession in focus
As Rupert Murdoch and Donald Trump go to war over the Epstein saga, the media tycoon’s son has remained out of the picture.
EU’s Von der Leyen to meet Trump in bid to clinch trade deal
After months of talks and shuttle diplomacy between Brussels and Washington, the two sides have been zeroing in on an agreement this past week.
Trump suggests Fed may be ready to cut rates
A day after a bad-tempered visit to the US Federal Reserve, Donald Trump says he believes the central bank is willing to lower rates.
Macquarie’s money mess | Chinese cars coming | Albo’s US beef deal
This week: the mini-meltdown at Macquarie, the pitched battles over who’s going to manage your money, and why Chinese cars are taking over the market.
White House fury as South Park the latest to skewer Trump
Paramount shows have been lampooning their own company and the US president just weeks after the pair settled a multi-million dollar lawsuit.
Which magnificent seven stock is failing investors? Take our quiz
Have you been paying attention this week? Test your knowledge across politics, business and world news.
Israel, US slam France’s decision to recognise Palestine state
France will become the biggest and most influential EU country to recognise a Palestinian state, as pressure grows on Israel to end its offensive in Gaza.
‘You are the greatest!’: Trump’s message to Epstein as storm rages
The New York Times has reviewed records of the president’s friendship with the disgraced financier as political controversy over the sex offender’s files continues.