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Tarric BrookerPolitical Commentator

Holding a lifelong fascination with politics, global affairs and economics, Tarric got his start in journalism covering US politics for the American press. Since then his work has been published on four different continents and been featured in media outlets across the English speaking world. At news.com.au, Tarric provides readers with an insight into all manner of subjects, from the geopolitical realities of a rising China to the driving forces behind house prices.

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Interest Rates

Sign Australia could be making a big mistake

Inflation and interest rises are causing huge pressures for everyday Aussies – and there’s a worrying sign we’re heading for “economic burnout”.

Interest Rates

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, FEBRUARY 01 2022: A general view of a property for sale on Sydney's North Shore. Picture Gaye Gerard / NCA Newswire.

Move that will see $21b mortgage spike

There’s a ticking time bomb in the Australian mortgage economy but there could be a solution already sitting in most people’s bank accounts.

Australian Economy

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MARCH 02, 2021 - Motorists have been warned to fill up now with petrol prices likely to soar to the highest prices since February last year. Picture: Christian Gilles / NCA NewsWire

Why Aussie petrol prices could plummet

Petrol prices in Australia may plummet thanks to the brutal Covid lockdown in China — and certain Aussies could benefit the most.

Australian Economy

Scott Morrison Anthony Albanese composite image - Picture: Toby Zerna; Naomi Jellicoe/NCA Newswire

Major issue that could decide next PM

It’s one of the things Aussies care most about. Now it could be the ultimate factor in deciding who will be the next Prime Minister.

Interest Rates

Terrifying prediction for Aussie mortgages

There’s an ominous prediction for just how far Australian mortgages could rise if they follow the same path as the US.

World Economy

Aus in firing line as China crisis escalates

China has attempted to destroy Australia’s economy in the past but this time there’s a combination of factors that are even out of Beijing’s control.

Interest Rates

Ominous sign for Aussie mortgage payers

Australia is now standing alone in stalling a financial decision that could have dire consequences for the housing market as we know it.

World Economy

How invasion could change world completely

In the three weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine, the world has already changed significantly. But that could just be the start.

Europe

(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 19, 2020 German Chancellor Angela Merkel greets Russian President Vladimir Putin upon his arrival to attend the Peace summit on Libya at the Chancellery in Berlin. - Up to the final hours before Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, former chancellor Angela Merkel had been touted as the person favoured by Germans to try to talk President Vladimir Putin out of the conflict. But as Russian bombs fell on Ukrainian cities, a shadow has fallen on Merkel's 16 years in office, with some observers now questioning if her detente policies with Putin had in fact left Germany, and Europe, vulnerable. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP)

Why Putin’s invasion will impact you

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is showing no signs of slowing down. It may be half a world away but the shockwaves of war are coming for us.

Europe

‘Economic war’: Putin’s scary power over Aus

Australia is already feeling the economic impact of Putin’s wrath on Ukraine and high petrol prices could just be the start.

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