Currencies
Buoyed by Trump win, US pro-crypto lobby group opens Australian outpost
‘Stand With Crypto’, a lobby group backed by cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, is hoping to capitalise on a wave of momentum from Donald Trump’s decisive US election win.
- by David Swan
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Opinion
Opinion
Rampant US dollar sends a threatening message to the rest of the world
The greenback has surged against currencies of America’s major trading partners since the election, sounding a warning for the global economy.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
US Votes 2024
The Trump trade is unravelling
For much of this year, investors have been betting heavily on Donald Trump winning back the presidency. Over the past few days, they’ve gotten cold feet.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
Gold
Gold’s record run is being fuelled by wars, debt and Donald Trump
Something odd has happened to the gold price this year. It has been unstoppable, rising to record levels as it decoupled from its traditional anchors.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
World markets
In markets, bets are on a Trump victory
After last month’s debate debacle, financial markets wrote down the odds of his return to the White House. This month, however, his prospects, as seen by the markets, appear to have strengthened significantly.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
IMF
The Trump shadow hovers as the global economy breaks apart
In the US and Russia this week, two meetings are being held at a critical moment for the global economy. In the background is Donald Trump.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Shares
ASX gains as Rio makes play for lithium miner
Australian markets finished higher on Monday after oil prices surged last week on the threat of more conflict in the Middle East.
- by Jessica Yun
Opinion
Column 8
Did the Father of Federation fill the bill?
And what drove Calwell to make sweeping reforms?
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