Economy
Market volatility may have more ramifications for politics than economics — in the short run, at least.
Markets may be the biggest story in macro this week, with the ASX headed for steep falls on Monday following a savage sell-off on Wall Street.
Donald Trump's tariffs strategy is aimed at rewriting a global economic order he sees as unfair. But does it have any chance of success? And will Americans have the patience to see it through?
The CEO of Australia’s peak small business lobby says US President Donald Trump’s tariff regime is another reason to strengthen support for local enterprise.
Trump’s sweeping new tariffs aim to protect US industry. But experts warn they could accelerate China’s economic rise and reshape global trade dynamics.
'Liberation Day' in the US, meaning tariffs for everyone else, shows once again that Donald Trump is the biggest external factor shaping Australia's election result.
The world is anxiously awaiting the details of Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs, and RBA governor Michele Bullock and former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull are no exceptions.
The prime minister Anthony has been wary of directly criticising the US President on the campaign trail — until now.
Politics and economics are set to collide this week with the RBA's Michele Bullock fronting media in the first few days of a federal election campaign.
After months of speculation, the prime minister has announced a 3 May election. That means a five-week campaign, and Capital Brief will be there every step of the way.
Peter Dutton’s decision to oppose the government’s $17 billion tax cuts package has led to speculation he'll make his own tax pledge in Thursday night's budget reply speech.
The RBA will hand down a rate decision on 1 April. The board will need to think about the federal budget and the deteriorating global environment.
As the treasurer began his budget sales pitch with one eye on an election, it wasn't the domestic economy that dominated. Instead, it was the darkening global outlook.
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has revealed Labor will respond to Trump's trade pressure by boosting its Future Made in Australia policy. But will it be enough?
Australia's small businesses are falling behind on digital adoption. The Albanese government has been asked to look at Singapore-style tech boosts.
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has told Capital Brief that the government's key industrial policy is being recalibrated to respond to Donald Trump's tariffs.
The government has pre-announced plenty of its budget initiatives. Still, economists are alert for a pre-election spending splash.
