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US President Donald Trump went to his golf course in Florida on Friday as the financial markets collapsed after his new tariffs.

After $10.4 trillion wipeout, US expected to fall into recession ‘under weight of tariffs’

While the White House says Trump’s plan is working, some Republicans have joined Democrats to introduce a bill to terminate new tariffs unless the US Congress approves them.

  • Michael Koziol and Rob Harris

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Many workers have been stung by non-compete clauses in their employment contracts

As a business owner, I’m glad non-compete contracts are getting the boot

It may seem like a strange thing for a government to be prioritising in an election year. But when you break down the numbers, it quickly becomes clear why.

  • Victoria Devine
Ghost jobs.

The ‘ghost jobs’ that could be harming Australia’s future

Not just an annoyance for jobseekers, ads for positions that don’t exist are also helping create a false picture of the job market.

  • Chris Zappone
A group of 19-29-year-olds tell what it’s like to be young in Melbourne.

Young in Melbourne

In this series, The Age asks a diverse group of people aged 19 to 29 to reveal what challenges and rewards they face as young Melburnians.

Dr Anne Summers founded Australia’s first women’s refuge focused on helping women escape domestic violence.

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 – and derailing lifetime earnings.

  • Millie Muroi
The Reserve Bank, which is led by governor Michele Bullock, last week cut interest rates but made it clear it wasn’t sure it should have cut.

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.

  • Ross Gittins
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The nation’s jobs market remains strong with businesses adding another 54,000 full time workers in January.

Hopes fade for another rate cut as jobs growth strengthens

A record participation rate and an extra 54,000 full-time jobs in January suggest little steam is coming out of the labour market.

  • Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
ABS data shows there are fewer small businesses than when Labor came to office.

Small business in ‘recession’ as public service thrives

The Coalition claims Australia is adding a public servant for every small business lost. Labor says that’s misleading.

  • Millie Muroi

I still love the ABC, but I’m rethinking my relationships with work

I’m still feeling love from listeners who sent thousands of messages of support after my departure from the ABC. Like many of my generation, I’m now questioning what I do next.

  • Sarah Macdonald
Catch.com.au will be shut down in the coming months.

Online retailer Catch.com.au to shut down; 190 jobs to go

The website has failed to compete with the likes of Amazon, Shein and Temu, and parent company Wesfarmers is cutting its losses.

  • Jessica Yun

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