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Economy

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How the instability and unpredictability of Trump has affected rare earths and gold

By Tegan George

Gold has become a "something like a memecoin"

EconomyInternational Affairs
How the instability and unpredictability of Trump has affected rare earths and gold

WHAT'S NEW

RBA makes a major mistake on the job numbers

By Greg Jericho

When the Reserve Bank decided not to cut interest rates at the end of September, numerous reasons were given, but one stands out because it appears to be completely wrong.

Economy
RBA makes a major mistake on the job numbers

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Pots and kettles: Trump trades barbs with China over trade

By Tegan George

The global economic outlook remains “dim” as President Donald Trump’s tariff chaos continues to cloud financial forecasts.

EconomyInternational Affairs
Pots and kettles: Trump trades barbs with China over trade

PODCASTDollars & Sense

Pots and kettles: Trump trades barbs with China over trade

Economy
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Pots and kettles: Trump trades barbs with China over trade

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Queenslanders miss out on $400 million in royalty payments as Adani sells coal offshore 'for cheap'

By staff writers

At a time where Queenslanders are struggling with record energy prices, Queensland has missed out on a staggering amount of royalties due to mining giant Adani selling coal essentially at “mates rates” to India, according to new research.

Economy
Queenslanders miss out on $400 million in royalty payments as Adani sells coal offshore 'for cheap'

OPINION

The RBA has finally gotten unemployment to 4.5% - but this never should have been the goal

Greg Jericho
Greg Jericho

The evidence is now clear that the current level is still slowing the economy.

Economy
The RBA has finally gotten unemployment to 4.5% - but this never should have been the goal

WHAT'S NEW

Housing affordability is about to get worse as demand grows quicker than supply

By Tegan George

Confidence in the housing market has surged to a 15 year high, amid concerns the Federal Government’s expanded first-homebuyer scheme will further fuel price growth.

Economy
Housing affordability is about to get worse as demand grows quicker than supply

PODCASTDollars & Sense

Housing affordability to get worse as big corporates do annual tax magic

Economy
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Housing affordability to get worse as big corporates do annual tax magic

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Australia is a rich country that taxes like a poor one

By Tegan George

Big companies are paying little or no tax, which limits the Government’s ability to fund essential services like healthcare, housing, and education.

Economy
Australia is a rich country that taxes like a poor one

PODCASTFollow the Money

Australia is a rich country that taxes like a poor one

Economy
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Australia is a rich country that taxes like a poor one
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