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The bond market sell-off frenzy

Major sell-offs are rippling across global bond markets as fears of rising inflation mount. So why is the global bond market behaving this way? And what does this mean for the Australian economy? Plus, fresh data from the Grattan Institute suggests that Australia is wasting billions of dollars on u…

Trump's made money - will you?

Fresh financial disclosure documents gave the world a window into just how much money United States president Donald Trump has made during his first year back in the White House. And the numbers might shock you. Is it right for a leader to be making such serious cash while in office - particularly …

Will Chinese AI save businesses money?

Artificial intelligence isn’t going away. And the race for dominance isn’t over.   But a new generation of AI models from China is putting fresh pressure on Silicon-Valley AI behemoths and raising questions about access, user experience, and price.   So how could cheaper AI shake up big tech busine…

Will the RBA hold rates?

The RBA’s interest rate setting board kicks off its meeting today, to decide which way rates will go. What’s behind the widely held expectations that the central bank will hold rates steady when it announces its decision tomorrow? And oil prices continue to fluctuate as uncertainty persists in the …

Aluminium's billion-dollar bailout

A more than two-billion-dollar bailout is on the way for Tomago, Australia’s largest aluminium smelter.  It’s a move that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says will secure jobs and sovereign capability for the Australian economy. So what do we know about who will foot the bill? And what questions do…

Nike’s spectacular fall

Nike has lost its edge. More than US$230 billion has been wiped from its market value since its 2021 peak, and its share price is now back around levels last seen more than a decade ago. For a brand that has dominated global sport for generations, that’s a remarkable fall. So what went wrong? Was i…

Breaking down Bathla

Bathla Group has collapsed owing billions, with hundreds of projects caught up in the fallout. But when a developer that big goes under, the bigger question is what it tells us about the wider market. Was Bathla simply a company that grew too fast and took on too much debt - or is it a sign of deep…

When Chinese EVs dominate a market

Thailand's massive car manufacturing industry has seen the country nicknamed the "Detroit of Asia". But China's electric vehicle boom is shaking up the Thai automotive sector, with Chinese brands dominating the EV market and local manufacturers pushing for tariffs to protects themselves as vehicle …

Why your morning coffee is more expensive

It’s no surprise that people are feeling bad about the economy and their finances.  But the latest look into consumer sentiment from the Westpac-Melbourne Institute’s index, reveals Australians are experiencing what the bank describes as a ‘cost-of-living nightmare.’ Meanwhile, you may have noticed…

Is China exporting its economic problems?

It’s a tale of a two-speed economy. China's economy surprised analysts on the upside in the September quarter - but the headline growth figure masks a widening divide. Industrial activity is powering ahead, while retail spending remains far more subdued - raising fresh questions about the strength …