$42bn loss: ASX 200 smashed on tariff fears
Markets brace for Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’. US recession probability doubles: GS. Nine, Domain fall amid CoStar talks. RBA, ASIC salvo weighs on bourse operator ASX.
Markets
‘Mayhem’: $38bn wiped off Aussie market
A new report into US President Donald Trump’s tariff policy has sparked investors’ fears, with billions wiped from global markets.
Surprise reason holidays to Bali are cheaper
Holidays to Bali have become cheaper this year — and Aussie travellers have Donald Trump to thank for the boon.
‘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.
More Stories
ASX 200 scores two-day gain; miners, energy stocks lift; MinRes soars
China’s economic data beats estimates. Star’s former executives expose alleged internal fails. Suitor Ramelius falls as $2bn bid lifts Spartan. Smartpay’s best day in months as Tyro, unnamed rival suitor circle. Woodside gets its first China LNG customer.
Tech king unleashes on ‘nanny state’ Aus
Australia is paralysed by overregulation that’s killed innovation and ‘Crypto King’ Fred Schebesta thinks the “nanny state” needs a Trump-style U-turn, and fast.
‘Stop’: Qantas boss’ dark warning to Aussies
Qantas chairman John Mullen has issued a stark warning that our way of life could simply “stop” in a serious international emergency.
Climate campaigner defends ritzy private jet
An Aussie billionaire and ardent climate change campaigner has just bought a private jet, but says he feels a ‘deep internal conflict’ about it.
ASX 200 snaps three day losing streak
Australia’s sharemarket snapped a three-day losing streak on the back of the major miners, as the price of gold and iron ore climbed throughout the trading day.
ASX 200 climbs as US futures soar
Australian stocks rise into the weekend. US futures soar as Trump government shutdown risks fade but trade tariff fights continue. Banks in the red. Gold miners soar as safe-haven commodity eyes new peak past $US3000 per ounce.
Lambie slammed for wild Pine Gap threat
A former top Canberra boffin has blasted a call from senator Jacqui Lambie to use Australia’s Pine Gap intelligence asset to hit back at Donald Trump.
Trump tariffs keep ASX down again
Donald Trump’s tariffs are continuing to hit the Aussie sharemarket, with the value of coal companies falling, while investors look for a golden safe haven.
ATO’s warning to one group as tax time looms
The Australian Taxation Office has announced its hit list for businesses ahead of tax time, as it looks to crack down on dodgy practices.
Cricket legend’s beer company goes bust
Another Australian beer company has gone bust despite its celebrity owners, as the tough retail environment continues to put pressure on small businesses.
Original URL: https://www.themercury.com.au/business/markets/page/5