Economists have laid out several scenarios from rising tensions in the Middle East and what it could mean for the economy. They range from relatively relaxed, to extremely cautious.
Geopolitics
This week was a reminder that the artificial intelligence story is as much about power and leverage as it is about economics and finance.
Mark Carney leaves Australia with a critical minerals and defence deal, but a broader agreement on the role of middle powers may prove more significant.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed parliament on Thursday and struck a deal with Australia on critical minerals and AI.
Mark Carney is the first Canadian leader to visit Australia in more than a decade, as US President Donald Trump upends the global order.
Angus Taylor’s first question time as opposition leader was initially focused on national security. But it didn’t take long for the economy to rear its head.
Australia is among the middle powers grappling with a new and dangerous world order after the Trump administration’s attack on Iran.
The strikes on Iran over the weekend and fears of escalation could trigger a spike in oil prices, raising inflation fears and overshadowing an expected uptick in growth in Australia.
At last year’s State of the Union, President Donald Trump warmly greeted the Supreme Court justices in attendance. That wasn’t the case this year.
