Finance
Jobs market strong but Trump tariff bomb yet to explode
24 April
Global headwinds stirred by āerraticā US policy decisions could still hit the Australian jobs market despite latest figures showing only a small uptick in unemployment. About 30,000 jobs were created in March after a shock 53,000 slump in...[Read More]
Coalition courts businesses with more tax incentives
24 April
Small businesses will be able to deduct thousands more dollars off their tax bill as part of Peter Duttonās pitch to employers struggling to meet rising costs. The opposition leader said the Labor government had been a ādisasterā for...[Read More]
Trump uncertainty set to smash Australian economy
24 April
Australiaās growth outlook has been slashed by a major international body as US President Donald Trumpās trade upheaval sends market volatility skywards. United Nations financial agency the International Monetary Fund said uncertainty had surged...[Read More]
Economists send open letter opposing nuclear plan
24 April
An open letter from 60 Australian economists has rejected the coalitionās nuclear energy plan, promoting instead the subsidising of household clean energy policies, including incentives for home battery storage. The organiser of the letter, Gareth...[Read More]
Rate cut on horizon amid fears of more stock turmoil
24 April
Investors tormented by weeks of tariff turmoil will hope for a quiet return from Easter as mortgage holders eye a rate cut on the horizon. Stocks in Australia and the US have clawed back ground in the past fortnight after US President Donald Trump...[Read More]
Investing can be a roller coaster: 3 tips for riding the ups and downs
17 April
Investing is rarely a smooth ride. Markets rise, fall, and sometimes loop-the-loop, leaving even the most seasoned investors feeling queasy.Ā Just like a roller coaster, the ups can be exhilarating, but the drops can be nerve-wracking. The key to...[Read More]
Living your best life in retirement: why professional advice matters
17 April
Retirement is an exciting new chapterāa time to prioritise health, passion, relationships, and personal growth.Ā Whether youāre planning adventurous travels, exploring hobbies, or giving back through volunteering, the key to enjoying a...[Read More]
Tariff turmoil triggers Reserve Bank inflation fears
17 April
The threat of Donald Trumpās tariffs loomed large over the Reserve Bank as it made the call to keep interest rates on hold, warning that US measures could lead to higher inflation. Minutes from the central bankās April 1 meeting, released on...[Read More]
Reserve Bank call for calm is welcome amid tariff drama
17 April
The treasurer backs Reserve Bank assurances the domestic economy is well-placed to deal with shockwaves from Donald Trumpās tariffs. The central bankās governor Michele Bullock tried to allay concerns in a speech on Thursday night after a week...[Read More]
Coalition charts own course on one-hit tax relief
17 April
ONE-OFF HANDOUTS, BUT AT WHAT COST? * The federal coalition, led by Peter Dutton, announced tax rebates for more than 10 million tax payers earning up to $144,000 ahead of the official campaign launch in Western Sydney on Sunday * When taxpayers go...[Read More]
Eat the rich: Greens to tax billionaires to feed kids
17 April
Flipping toasties with kids at a Brisbane park, the Greens have turned up the heat on their plan to provide free school meals. Party leader Adam Bandt, Senator Penny Allman-Payne and prominent MP Max Chandler-Mather were out on a warm but wet...[Read More]
Working women key to future economic growth: bank boss
16 April
Womenās participation in the Australian economy has been remarkably transformed in the past 40 years but more progress is needed, the head of the central bank says. Michele Bullock made history in 2023 when she became the first woman appointed...[Read More]
What does ethical investing mean and how does it relate to ESG investing?
10 April
Investing is typically perceived as a wealthy-only pastime with no regard for the environment or social issues. However, that is not always the case, and the old mindset of making money for its own sake doesnāt need to stay. Ā People have become...[Read More]
The difference between bananas, stocks and bonds
10 April
In the world of investing, stocks and bonds often take centre stage. They represent two of the most common types of investments, each offering unique benefits and risks. As an investor, understanding stocks vs. bonds is key to building a diversified...[Read More]
Tariff storm blows economy and election off course
10 April
WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH WORLD TRADE? * President Donald Trump announced a slew of tariffs on US trading partners, ostensibly to correct a decades-long trade deficit after complaining America had been taken advantage of * Global markets went into...[Read More]