Foreign Minister Penny Wong has accepted an invitation to US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, treating it as a chance to "expand" ties, at a critical moment.The senator will attend the …
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Australian EconomyEconomy
What it would take to get an interest rate cut in February
by adminby adminStruggling borrowers could see an interest rate cut as early as next month – if certain conditions are met.Canstar data insights director Sally Tindall said the Reserve Bank of Australia …
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Australian EconomyEconomy
Sydney remains priciest capital city for renting property
by adminby adminSydney remains Australia's costliest rental city despite the national market cooling significantly.The NSW capital remains the country's most expensive for renters across all property types, according to CoreLogic's quarterly rental …
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Commonwealth Bank has called on the Reserve Bank of Australia to axe surcharges on all credit and debit card payments, reports say.The fees cost shoppers hundreds of millions of dollars …
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Australian EconomyEconomy
Bank of mum and dad becomes ATM for hard-pressed families
by adminby adminThe bank of mum and dad is shifting from helping loved ones gain a place on the property ladder to helping with expenses amid the cost of living crisis, new …
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Australian EconomyEconomy
China’s population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economy
by adminby adminChina's population fell last year for the third straight year, pointing to further demographic challenges for the world's second-most populous nation, which is now facing both an aging population and …
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population fell last year for the third straight year, its government said, pointing to further demographic challenges for the world's second most populous nation, which is now facing both an …
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Australian EconomyEconomy
What do Trump’s executive orders say on tariffs and how would they work?
by adminby adminWith a trio of executive orders, US President Donald Trump has almost instantly thrown the world economy and his own goal of cutting inflation into turmoil.His tariffs against Canada and …
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Australian EconomyEconomy
Trump’s tariffs are a $2.25 trillion gamble with the economy and prices
by adminby adminANALYSIS: US President Donald Trump is on the verge of hitting America's three biggest trading partners with sweeping tariffs, a far more aggressive use of his favourite economic weapon than …
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South Australia revelling in return of Emirates’ international flights while Qantas talks stall
by adminby adminSouth Australia's economic prospects are soaring as the number of international direct flights from Adelaide continues to grow, but a personal plea from Premier Peter Malinauskas has failed to secure …