Aussie market loses $21bn in Trump chaos
US President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs on the world’s major economies triggered a sharp fall in Australian stocks, wiping out $21bn in value.
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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.
RBA’s stunning Trump warning for Aussies
The RBA has just delivered a stark warning that Donald Trump’s trade war could trigger disorder in the global economy and hammer Australians.
‘Not America’: Demand for $2k wage boost
Union leader Sally McManus has fronted the Fair Work Commission to push for a big minimum wage increase for workers.
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$42bn loss: ASX 200 smashed on tariff fears
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Surprise reason holidays to Bali are cheaper
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‘Quiet old Friday’ as ASX gains
The ASX finished slightly up on Friday, but investors remain uncertain over a potential hung parliament and US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
ASX 200 eyes flat close as election focus sharpens
ASX ekes out small gain. Election Day is May 3. Bad weather delays Incitec Pivot fertilizer sales. Big east coast gas users back Dutton plan as producers pan it. Virgin clears last barrier on Qatar flights. Star’s Sydney casino licence suspension continues.
‘Mass uncertainty’ as ASX breaks win streak
The ASX stumbled into the red on Thursday as US President Donald Trump’s freshly announced auto import tariffs stirs ‘mass uncertainty’ among investors.
Nine, Domain fall; US car tariffs hit stocks
Stocks lost ground on US auto tariffs, though US futures have recovered early losses. Nine-controlled Domain preps for due diligence after $2.8bn offer from US group. Tech rout, AusSuper selldown weigh on Richard White-led WiseTech. Reject Shop rockets nearly 110 per cent on Canadian takeover proposal.
Undercover shoppers expose grocery prices
Undercover shoppers bought groceries across Coles, Aldi and Woolies over nine months to see which one offered the lowest prices. Here are the results.
Undercover shoppers expose grocery prices
Undercover shoppers bought groceries across Coles, Aldi and Woolies over nine months to see which one offered the lowest prices. Here are the results.
ASX soars for fifth day in a row
The local sharemarket has secured its fifth consecutive day of gains on Wednesday as optimistic investors rallied in 10 of 11 sectors.
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