Just as Australian investors turned somewhat optimistic, Macquarie Capital has joined the growing chorus of market doomsayers.
Politics and policy
Economists are turning their attention to the budget, with Deloitte Access Economics tipping a worsening fiscal hole starting with a $26 billion deficit next week.
Anthony Albanese and his ministers were blindsided by the Trump administration this week. But it is Peter Dutton who runs the risk of looking like he's not on Team Australia.
Equity markets have been volatile under Trump, but major investors are navigating the noise by hedging with futures and put options and shifting to European equities.
DFAT was unable to find any documents confirming a mooted deal a Trump official claims was broken, which the US has used to justify tariffs on Australian exports.
The briefings represent the strongest signal yet that Labor may push ahead with a consultation process on the policy before the election.
Trump 2.0's approach to Asia still isn't entirely clear. It may pose uncomfortable questions for our leaders.
The Albanese government hasn't been able to secure an exemption from US tariffs on steel and aluminium, which came into effect today. But it’s not yet game over.
Donald Trump's tariffs are harming the cryptocurrency sector more than his plans for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve are helping. But the local industry remains optimistic.
Ahead of Cyclone Alfred, we learned the government had only just begun work on a national messaging system — and it wouldn't be ready in time. That must change.
Investors have been caught off guard by a change in rhetoric from the Trump administration on equity markets.
Donald Trump’s actions since his return to the White House have caused allies all over the world to reassess their relationships with the US. Australia is not immune.
Former central banker Mark Carney will be Canada's next prime minister. And thanks to Donald Trump, he may actually have a shot at keeping the Conservatives out of power.
The Treasurer now faces the prospect of revealing a string of deficits after two consecutive surpluses, as Labor prepares to fight for survival in the election.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s window to call an election without holding a budget is closing. Cyclone Alfred may well slam it shut.
The grand bargain with Trump's MAGA movement, which gave Elon Musk the keys to American government, represents the tech industry coming of political age. Will it last?
