Another day, another volatile session. And with no sign that Trump's unpredictability or the resulting market mayhem will end anytime soon, investors and businesses are getting weary.
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Markets are testing the resolve of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, as the Trump administration's move to impose sweeping tariffs on the rest of the world continues to perplex experts.
Peter Dutton has learned the hard way that while Australia often looks to the US for direction, they are still two very different countries.
Donald Trump is starting to lose support from some of his wealthiest backers as his tariffs plan causes market turmoil at a scale not seen since the start of the pandemic.
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?
"End of the free trade era" or "no biggie"? Donald Trump may have finally revealed his sweeping global tariffs, but their impact on Australia and the rest of the world won't be clear for some time.
The tech sector may be the canary in the coal mine for job losses caused by its own rapid development of artificial intelligence.
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 future of StrongRoom AI hangs in the air after the Australian medtech startup entered voluntary administration.
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.
Another week, another poaching. Top banking analysts are in high demand, and they're winning bigger pay packets as a result.
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.
Australia's most successful VC firm has started raising its sixth fund in what could be seen as a positive sign for the broader innovation ecosystem. Or is Blackbird just different?
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 has had to defend its Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme against pressure from US drug companies before. But this time a range of other local industries are also in the firing line.
As the extraordinary dispute between Deel and Rippling grips the startup world, Capital Brief has revealed tactics used by Australia's Employment Hero in its own fight against one of the companies.
The US$32 billion acquisition, Google's biggest ever, may help it take the fight to Amazon and Microsoft in the enterprise space.
Australia's biggest banks are increasingly looking outside their own walls to fill the most senior roles. That's not how it's supposed to work.
Just as Australian investors turned somewhat optimistic, Macquarie Capital has joined the growing chorus of market doomsayers.
Commonwealth Bank's deal with Anthropic is the latest example of how long-held promises of deep corporate adoption of AI are finally starting to come together.
Tesla chair Robyn Denholm's busy schedule is a bit lighter after her decision to step aside as chair of the Tech Council of Australia — and from some other commitments.
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.
Investors have been caught off guard by a change in rhetoric from the Trump administration on equity markets.
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.
Australian stocks saw another substantial drop today after further declines on Wall St as the US president continues to swerve on tariffs. But is the selloff overdone?
Today we've launched Ideas, Capital Brief's home for guest essays, analysis and opinion from some of the smartest people powering Australia’s future.
On the same day Trump called for an end to the $84 billion US chips subsidy program, the Albanese government attacked the Coalition's plan to review its massive quantum computing bet.
The Coalition wants to end WFH for public servants, echoing moves by Donald Trump and big corporates in Australia and overseas. But there are concerns that women workers will suffer the most.
Employment Hero is charging ahead with AI, but ASX giants remain vague and unambitious. Is AI a game changer for Australian companies, or is it all just hot air?
Former defence minister Kim Beazley says the Indo-Pacific has now become a 'contested zone'. Can Australia still count on the US under Trump to offer protection as regional risks intensify?
Some of Australia's most successful startups, known for disrupting traditional industries, are now facing disruption themselves from more efficient AI-native outfits.
Tesla claims some of the market's most dedicated investors, who have long been sold on the company's story. But its share price slump suggests patience with CEO Elon Musk is wearing thin.
With Trump targeting global tech regulation, Australia’s media and tech sectors are bracing for impact. But the fallout may not be as clear-cut as it seems.
While WiseTech's board exodus contributed to big losses for the company's investors today, it looks like a win for scandal-hit founder Richard White.
CoStar, the US real estate company with a takeover of Domain firmly in its sights, has a track record of challenging market leaders in the US and the UK.
One month on from the DeepSeek selloff, tech giants are still allocating billions to artificial intelligence.
Grant Hackett has made the biggest move of his post swimming career — and it reflects major underlying shifts in Australia's financial services industry.
The RBA has finally delivered the rate cut millions of Australians have been hoping for. Just don't expect a string of further easing to follow.
New CEO Richard Fennell says Bendigo and Adelaide Bank doesn’t need to be like market leader CBA or the rest of the Big Four, but today's share price plunge suggests investors have their doubts.
In a busy week for Australian business and politics, there was still no escaping the shadow of Donald Trump.
