Economy
S&P is warning Australia's AAA credit rating could be at risk from election spending. Economists think it'll take a crisis to get politicians to listen.
Labor has now put out its costings and says Peter Dutton should do the same. It's just one more challenge for the opposition as it seeks to turn things around before election day.
While Peter Dutton managed to get under Anthony Albanese's skin during last night's debate, it also showed the opposition leader still has a long way to go to convince swinging voters.
Corporate leaders are lashing out at the government's plan to tax unrealised capital gains, but Jim Chalmers is dismissive.
The cost of living has not been far from anyone's mind during the election campaign. This week, critical data will be released just days before Australians head to polling booths.
Jenny Gordon says Trump’s trade policies risk forcing nations to choose between the US and China, with serious consequences for trade, investment and security.
Markets reacted positively to signals that Donald Trump and his team are considering a strategic retreat on some policies, as least partly in an effort to soothe investors.
Trump’s tariffs have rattled Aussie exporters from beef to macadamias. But truffles remain unbothered, thanks to timing, scarcity and deep-pocketed buyers.
The five big policies announced by Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton on Sunday, at a combined cost of $24 billion, may be too much for voters to consume. Advantage Labor.
A former senior Australian economic official is urging Australia to avoid 'tit for tat' negotiations with the Trump administration on trade.
The jobs market has continued to surprise economists and official forecasters over the past few years. Will this week's data shock them again?
Trump’s 90-day tariff truce has restored some calm, but economists warn the uncertainty will still weigh heavily on business investment.
Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor faced each other in the ring last night. Both did plenty of manoeuvring, but playing it safe meant neither delivered a KO.
Some economists are urging the Reserve Bank to act before its next meeting, warning that global trade turmoil demand a faster monetary policy response.
