Why parents are sending themselves broke
Aussie parents are putting their financial futures on the line as their support becomes a virtual essential for their adult children to make this key purchase.
Economics
Labor’s rate cuts hopes bolstered as ANZ shifts call
With the Albanese government holding out for interest rate cuts ahead of the impending federal election, ANZ switched its call, tipping a move lower by the Reserve Bank next month.
How AUKUS is creating big waves on the ground
There are billions earmarked to be spent, and this Perth-based engineer is among those on the front lines of a defence revolution.
Webull primed to stampede over share trading’s established names
Chinese-American stockbroker Webull admits it’s been a quiet achiever since its arrival two years ago but is ready to throw down the gauntlet to the establishment for market share.
Burning cash: Star’s future can be counted in months
New boss Steve McCann has his work cut out to come up with a deal to save the casino. But he is fast running out of options.
Retail sales miss lends support to likely rate cuts
Despite heavy discounting during the Black Friday sales, consumers remain cautious amid elevated interest rates and above-target inflation.
Albanese passes the buck on rates
As investors moved to bolster their bets of a February rate cut, Anthony Albanese has given his most strident defence yet of the recent surge in government spending.
Are we there yet? Howard Marks revisits bubble.com warning
A quarter of a century after predicting the dot.com crash, influential US billionaire investor Howard Marks sees some worrying signs returning to shares.
February cut possible, but don’t bet the house on it
One of the key issues is whether or not these figures, both the good and the bad aspects, will make any difference to the deliberations of the Reserve Bank next month. Is there enough in the data to affect their thinking?
English teachers wanted: LinkedIn
Love to travel? Have a passion for the English language? How about wine? Some of the most in-demand jobs in the country are English teachers, travel agents and sommeliers.
Albanese refuses to reveal tax plans
Anthony Albanese has refused to reveal if he will be taking new tax changes to this year’s federal election, as workers are predicted to fund a greater share of government spending despite the early benefits of the stage three tax cuts.
Nine faces its make or break-up moment
The under-pressure broadcaster was prepared to bet big on television and lost. Now it has a fight on its hands to prove it should stay together.
Shares lose polish as bond yields rise and economic surprise fades
The near-term outlook for stocks appears to be challenging as US economic data ceases to exceed expectations and bond yields rise on Donald Trump’s policy promises.
AI, inflation, cyber threats keep CEOs awake at night
Artificial intelligence, cyber security risks and high inflation are the red flag issues keeping Australian business leaders awake at night, according to KPMG.
Trump’s tariffs already rattling world trade
The mere spectre of higher rates is already warping supply chains, as firms scramble to import goods – and even Brompton Bikes is eyeing its first US factory.
Expect a deals bonanza as rates decline, say investment bankers
Rate cuts and post-federal election policy stability should trigger a greater number of deals in 2025 after the highest volume of withdrawn transactions in 14 years, industry experts say.
Australian businesses ‘need policy support to take on US’
Wesfarmers chief executive Rob Scott has warned Australia must lift its performance in the face of competitive pressure from the new pro-business Trump administration.
Want a high paying job in AI? Things aren’t looking good
Competition for jobs in artificial intelligence has grown fierce as more than 1000 advertised roles have disappeared from jobs boards over the past two years, a fall of 35 per cent.
Annuities competitor needed for retirees, says Challenger
Retirement income giant Challenger monopolises the annuities sector and yet its chief executive says it desperately needs more competition to provide retirees with better options.
ATO told to go easy on SMEs’ tax debts
While the ATO faces a $35.6bn tax bill from small business, the industry boss warned the agency against ‘biting off the hand that feeds it’.
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