How much pain will these Trump tariffs cause us Aussies?

Trump’s 10% tariff slug could end up being 20%, hurting our manufacturers, miners and farmers. If this rumour’s right, just how much hurt will it meter out to us Aussies and our economy?

Why China's move for greener steel threatens Aussie exporters

Australia’s economic future depends on whether it can green its exports fast enough to meet the decarbonisation needs of its biggest market.

Albanese government to include YouTube in social media ban for under-16s

The Albanese government has decided to include YouTube accounts in its ban on access to social media for those under the age of 16.

Why Wednesday's CPI is the key to a rate cut

There are plenty of things that move markets — inflation data, central bank statements, geopolitical curveballs, and yes, even tweets from a certain orange-haired former President. But for Aussie investors, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data landing Wednesday could be the make-or-break moment for interest rates this side of Christmas.

CommBank's share price has tumbled, but is it time to buy? Here's what to look for

The Commonwealth Bank (CBA) share price has tumbled from record-highs in recent weeks. We asked an expert when it's set to be a buy again.

Trump tariffs start on August 1: winners and losers from this round of negotiations

It’s tariff season again, with the next deadline looming on Friday, August 1. As the music comes to a stop, who wins and who loses from this latest round of negotiations?

The whole cat and caboodle: step onto Gina Rinehart's office 'Meow Terrace'

Gina Rinehart's new HQ includes wellness, a pink façade, cat-friendly spaces and a 'meow terrace' (complete with cats!).

Switzer Investing TV | 28 July 2025: Two of the best stock pickers share what they’re looking at now

In this week’s episode of Switzer Investing TV, we spoke with two of the sharpest minds in the market — Jun Bei Liu, founder of Ten Cap and Darren Thompson, Chief Investment Officer at Equity Trustees — to hear what they’re seeing in markets and which stocks they believe could outperform from here.With Donald Trump’s tariff truce making headlines and markets eyeing a potential broadening of the bull run, both guests weighed in on how these macro shifts are influencing investor sentiment — and more importantly, how they’re positioning their portfolios.

Aussie business lobby wants to slash red tape by 25% by 2030

Business, universities, and investors have jointly urged the federal government to commit to cutting the cost of red tape by 25% by 2030, in a submission for next month’s Economic Reform Roundtable.

How to protect yourself from dodgy super scams

Is there anything you can do to protect your superannuation from dodgy providers or questionable financial advice? And if someone rings you out of the blue and tempts you with a better return on your savings – what should you do? Angelique Nadia Sweetman McInnes, CQUniversity Australia Around 12,000 Australians with A$1.2 billion in retirement […]

A look at culture, arts, extras and things we’re following this week.

Photo of the Week

Nick Hutton, grinder of Great Britain SailGP Team, Luke Parkinson, flight controller of Great Britain SailGP Team, Dylan Fletcher, driver of Great Britain SailGP Team, Neil Hunter, grinder of Great Britain SailGP Team, Iain Jensen, wing trimmer of Great Britain SailGP Team, and Hannah Mills, strategist of Great Britain SailGP Team, on the podium after Great Britain SailGP Team win the final race on Race Day 2 of the Australia Sail Grand Prix in Sydney Harbour, Sydney, Sunday, February 9, 2025. (AAP Image/Supplied by Patrick Hamilton, via SailGP)
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