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Price wants to ‘make Australia great again’, denies ode to Trump
The Coalition’s efficiency and Indigenous Australians spokeswoman took centrestage on the campaign in Perth today but said use of the US president’s slogan was accidental; bemused Labor strategists use video for campaign.
ASX 200 trims falls as Trump, Asian markets await China response
The ASX 200 trimmed a big intraday fall as US stock index futures and US Treasuries reversed early losses. Asian stocks are mixed with the Nikkei 225 down 3 per cent and the Hang Seng index turning up 1.3 per cent. Xi Jinping will visit Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia next week for a response to Trump’s 145 per cent tariff war.
Albanese heaps praise on WA resources’ support of national economy
Anthony Albanese says Western Australia’s resources sector is a wealth creator for the economy during a visit to a Pilbara iron-ore port and Rio Tinto’s $10bn in taxes and royalties a year help pay for health and education. Peter Dutton has also been in WA today promoting his plan to cut motorists’ costs.
Worst self-inflicted wound: Wall St jitters back as China trade war sinks in
US stock declines accelerated after the White House said tariffs imposed on China add up to 145 per cent and a former Fed boss called Trump’s shifting policy the worst hit to a well-functioning economy.
ASX recovers $116bn in best day since June 2020
Technology and mining stocks lead surge on local bourse. US futures point down after Wall Street’s historic session as Chinese leaders meet to respond to Trump’s 125 per cent hit.
Minister’s EU trade talks flag possible breach of caretaker provisions
The Coalition has confirmed Labor had not consulted it about the re-opening of trade talks between Don Farrell and the EU, raising questions about whether the government had breached caretaker arrangements.
Trump dump: ASX 200, Asian equities down as US tariffs roll in
$47bn wiped off ASX as markets react to Trump’s latest tariffs, including a 104 per cent hit on China . AUD has hit new 5-year low below US60c.
‘Who can you trust?’: Taylor, Chalmers trade barbs in Treasurers’ debate
Jim Chalmers warns of ‘cuts and chaos’ as Angus Taylor says Australians have gone backwards under Labor.
Plane makes mayday emergency landing in Sydney
A plane has made an emergency landing at Sydney Airport overnight after its pilot put out a mayday call.
ASX 200 rebounds in best day in years; China slams Trump ‘blackmail’
ASX roars back to life in best day since November 2023. $A rose over 1 per cent after Monday’s meltdown. China slams Trump’s 50pc more tariff threat as Hong Kong hits out at ‘bullying’. Bets rise on 0.5pc RBA May rate cut.
Dutton thrives on the attack in first leaders’ debate
The clash on Medicare bulk billing highlights how Peter Dutton has got the balance right between aggression and civility.
Trump thump: ASX 200 haemorrhages $112bn
Trump tariffs trigger GFC echoes as market trims falls. Treasurer warns on recession risk, flags potential 50bp rates cut. Fears of Black Monday-like crash as traders reel from speedy rout. AUD back above US60c.
Treasurer flags May rate cut of up to 50 basis points, warns recession risk ‘much more substantial’
Jim Chalmers warns the repercussions of US tariffs are yet to play out, says the market expects up to four interest rate cuts this year, and there are ‘concerns about the Chinese economy’.
Australian super funds hit by major cyberattack
Australian superannuation funds have been hit by a cyberattack, with members being urged to take action to protect themselves.
ASX 200 now in correction as $57bn wiped out
Key market index now 10 per cent below February 14 record close as tariff fears hit investors. Woodside, Santos lead energy slump. Banks and miners also in the red.
Dutton vows to remove Port of Darwin from Chinese ownership
Peter Dutton will immediately boot out the Chinese-owned company from the strategic Port of Darwin if he wins the May 3 election and appoint an Australian government-approved operator or acquire the lease interest using powerful Commonwealth acquisition powers.
Labor promises loans, critical minerals reserve to counter tariffs
Labor has pledged $1bn in zero-interest loans for exporters and a new critical minerals strategic reserve to blunt the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs.
ASX halves fall to 0.9pc even as Trump tariff fears grip Asia
Trump tariff relief as Aussie beef escapes ban, medicines exempt. Asian equities slump as China, Japan urge dialogue. Last-ditch reprieve for Gupta’s InfraBuild. APRA lifts ANZ capital buffer, demands over concerns.
Recession looms in UK as EU flags retaliation against US tariffs
Analysts say a teetering British economy looks likely to fall into recession after Donald Trump’s tariffs, and while the UK does not plan to retaliate, EU states are considering their response.
Slam dunk: Mark Arbib appointed new Australian Olympic chief
The former Labor power broker and advisor to James Packer, was voted in by the AOC board to replace outgoing CEO Matt Carroll.
Victoria’s acting top cop walks away from job
In a sensational twist, Rick Nugent has revealed he is not going to apply for the role he has held for 41 days despite being the clear frontrunner.
ASX edges higher; tariffs wait keeps investors cautious
Star pins hopes on Bally’s as refinancing talks with Salter fail. MinRes, founder Chris Ellison slapped with class action. Zip loses in court. US Fed official worried about tariff policy ‘fog’.
Albanese leaves door open to WTO challenge over Trump’s tariffs
The Prime Minister says Australia is prepared for all possibilities ahead of the US President’s ‘Liberation Day’ announcement that could impose sweeping tariffs of up to 20pc.
Why Anthony Albanese is really cosying up to ‘influencers’
Millennials and Gen Z are set to become the biggest voting cohort in May and the Prime Minister is hoping to be ‘liked’ back into The Lodge.
RBA holds rates ahead of Trump’s day of reckoning
RBA board holds cash rate at 4.1pc, ‘did not explicitly discuss rate cuts’ says Bullock as focus shifts to May. ASX lifts 1pc. Housing groups welcome Coalition promise to drop mortgage buffer.
‘Growth will pick up’: RBA doesn’t anticipate recession
The Reserve Bank does not expect Australia to experience a recession in the year ahead, despite growing concern from some analysts that the United States’ economy could shrink.
Just 21 of 400 of ALP’s community batteries are operational
Anthony Albanese promised a $200m spend at the last election to ‘support 100,000 households by storing energy from solar households during the day, and drawing on it at night’.
Roberts-Smith may call judge to witness box in appeal bid
Ben Roberts-Smith’s lawyers may call Nicholas Owens – now a Federal Court judge – to give evidence if they succeed in a bid to reopen his appeal against Nine newspapers.
Kerr meets Football Australia top brass; no action to be taken for London cop episode
Sam Kerr and Football Australia power brokers have finally met, with the Matildas captain admitting ‘sincere regret’ for a drunken incident in London; after reviewing the events, FA has concluded no further action was warranted.
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