The Editorial Team

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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World Economy

Ship congestion South China 16 June 2021. Picture: Marinetraffic.com, https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:114.7/centery:22.6/zoom:9

China photo reveals impending disaster

There’s currently the mother of all freight traffic jams far exceeding March’s Suez Canal fiasco. And the impact on Australia could be huge.

Australian Economy

US inflation rises could spell disaster for Australia.

Sign Australia is heading for disaster

Australia seems to be riding high with a strong economy but a sign in the US could leave us facing a ‘wildcard’ not seen for decades.

Investing

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JUNE 04: An attendee wears a necklace at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention, a crypto-currency conference held at the Mana Convention Center in Wynwood on June 04, 2021 in Miami, Florida. The crypto conference is expected to draw 50,000 people and runs from Friday, June 4 through June 6th. Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

FBI move shocks bitcoin world

Bitcoin has had a savage week with a completely unexpected move by the FBI contributing to a huge crash. And that’s not all that went wrong.

Australian Economy

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 03: Prime Minister Scott Morrison during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House on June 03, 2021 in Canberra, Australia. Victoria has recorded yesterday 3 new local cases and no new cases acquired overseas with 23,921 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered and 57,519 COVID-19 test results were received. (Photo by Sam Mooy/Getty Images)

Real reason behind ScoMo’s fat budget

A budget tactic to win votes has still seen ScoMo’s approval dwindle behind Labor. But here’s why the PM may still push for a 2021 election.

Buying

The percentage of first home buyers seeking their parents' help to enter the housing market. Picture: Supplied

Huge clue house prices will rocket further

House prices are rising at the fastest rate since the late 1980s. But it might only be the first stage of the rocket that is the nation’s property boom.

Investing

Bitcoin has been volatile due to Elon's remarks.

‘Explosion of risk’: Crypto fears rise

Cryptocurrency is seeing a turbulent time already but after recent events with Elon Musk and China, its future could change completely.

Australian Economy

‘56% increase’: Scary mortgage prediction

An expert predicted scenario could see the average Aussie mortgage repayment rise by over half, leaving thousands in mortgage stress.

Investing

BERLIN, GERMANY DECEMBER 01: SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrives on the red carpet for the Axel Springer Award 2020 on December 01, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Britta Pedersen-Pool/Getty Images)

New cryptocurrency is an attack on Musk

One tweet from Elon Musk caused the world of cryptocurrency to go into meltdown. Now his former fans are fighting back with an aptly-named coin.

Mining

A worker walks on a steel structure at a construction site in Beijing on May 8, 2021. (Photo by GREG BAKER / AFP)

Weird China lie that’s good for Australia

China has said one thing, but is doing something different – spelling good news for Australia. But it could all be part of a sinister plan.

Australian Economy

Annualised housing price growth vs. Treasury wage growth forecasts.

Hidden disaster for young Aussies

It’s a worrying stat hidden in the budget that will impact hard working Aussies – with young people hit the hardest.

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