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Trump's White House
‘Almost unavoidable’: Trump has America on the road to a deep recession
Donald Trump’s assault on the US federal government and the global economy have together reached a tipping point.
- by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Latest
Opinion
Employment
Women are still being kept in the home. But not by what you think
This one thing can be the difference between women holding on to their jobs and losing them, also derailing lifetime earnings.
- by Millie Muroi
Opinion
Trade wars
The silver lining in Donald Trump’s latest misguided threat
Donald Trump is considering tariffs on one of the 21st century’s most crucial metals. It’s good news for Rio Tinto and BHP but an own goal for the president.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
Trump's White House
Trump eyes a fresh China assault that could spark trouble on the seas
China’s dominance of the global shipping industry is now in Donald Trump’s crosshairs.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
Interest rates
RBA is lost in the frightening territory of full employment
The central bank’s bizarre behaviour last week is a sign that it has lost its bearings and isn’t sure what’s happening in the economy or where it’s headed.
- by Ross Gittins
Opinion
Big four
Why did profit-hungry banks act so quickly to cut interest rates?
Three of the big four banks cut interest rates within minutes of the RBA decision on Tuesday. Here’s why they reacted so fast.
- by Millie Muroi
Opinion
Trade wars
The real reason Trump is waging a global trade war
Donald Trump’s tornado of tariff announcements is about more than bringing world leaders to their knees.
- by Melissa Lawford
‘Real concerns’: Supermarket giants still in the watchdog’s crosshairs
Supermarkets, telcos, online influencers and excessive credit card surcharges will all come under scrutiny from the powerful competition regulator in 2025-26.
- by Clancy Yeates
Opinion
Inside China
Jack is back: Why China has brought its billionaires out of the shadows
After four years of a brutal crackdown that has cost them billions, Jack Ma and the rest of China’s best and brightest have been welcomed back into the fold by Xi Jinping. The message is clear.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
‘Breathing room’: Rate cut means Sarah can ‘splurge’ on Easter eggs this year
Four Sydney home loan borrowers react to the first interest rate cut in more than four years.
- by Kayla Olaya and Frances Howe
Opinion
Interest rates
Sorry to break it to you, but this isn’t the day we stop feeling so sorry for ourselves
Here’s why I doubt this small cut in interest rates will be the circuit breaker everyone was hoping for.
- by Ross Gittins
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