ASX edges higher as tariff talk softens
President Trump’s hawkish tariff talk has softened and the local bourse soaked up the resulting Wall St boom.
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‘Nonsense’: Albo slams Greens over salmon
The prime minister has gone after the Greens in Question Time over salmon farming in Tasmania.
What federal election is all about: Chalmers
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has drawn clear election battle lines over one scheme as he prepares to hand down his fourth budget.
Labor’s plan to ‘Trump proof’ budget
Jim Chalmers will hand down his pre-election budget on Tuesday with an eye of America as much as struggling Aussies.
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‘Hurt us’: Aus Trump measure could backfire
Patriotic ‘Buy Australian’ feeling emerged on ABC’s Q+A on Monday night, with the domestic steel industry at the centre of the debate.
Trump shadow to hit Aussie growth
Australian economic growth will likely slow over the next two years, a leading forecaster has warned, as Trump’s tariff agenda shadows the world.
Royals replaced on new $5 Aussie bill
The new theme for the $5 bill has been revealed, swapping out British royalty for something closer to home.
ASX soars on possible US rate cut
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Chalmers warns against tit-for-tat trade war
The Treasurer will use a major pre-budget speech to warn against a “race to the bottom” after Australia was hit by Donald Trump’s first round of tariffs.
Chalmers warns against tit-for-tat trade war
The Treasurer will use a major pre-budget speech to warn against a “race to the bottom” after Australia was hit by Donald Trump’s first round of tariffs.
‘Unsayable’ answer to Aussie dad’s question
An Aussie dad drew a standing ovation for a question on QandA about immigration. Now one panellist has revealed the ‘unsayable’ truth.
Fears Trump will hit vital Aussie industry
Trump’s global tariff rampage could hit a key industry in Australia with fears it could push up prices for essential medicines.
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