This Month
Australia would feel war hit to China, minister warns
Resources Minister Madeleine King says any slowdown in China triggered by the Middle East conflict would quickly ripple through Australia’s economy and federal budget.
Don’t mention the tariffs: US trade tsar’s warning to Aussie super funds
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the US welcomed super’s investment, but didn’t want to hear complaints about Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Trump-Xi summit looks set to go ahead despite war
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are expected to convene in Paris at the end of next week to prepare the ground.
Carney seeks solidarity at a critical time for Canada
For many Canadians, the second Trump presidency and his “51st state” remarks have been as personally offensive as the tariffs are economically damaging.
February
US producer prices rise more than expected on services
The hotter-than-expected January report has lifted annual producer prices inflation well above consensus forecasts, another hurdle for the Fed to clear.
US tariff rate to hit 15pc or more for some nations, trade rep says
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said some tariffs would rise but did not give any details about which countries would be affected.
Speech reveals cracks in the world according to Trump
The president’s State of the Union address reflected Republican concerns they are on track to lose control of Congress in November.
New US tariffs come in at lower 10pc rate
The US Customs department said it would begin imposing tariffs at a lower rate than the 15 per cent threatened by Donald Trump.
From AI to pet food, investors are eyeing up these Chinese stocks
Fund managers including Minotaur and Munro Partners reveal their top picks as Trump’s tariff loss sets China’s sharemarket up for strong gains this year.
Why Australia is the quiet loser from Trump’s new 15pc tariff
Australian exporters are back on equal footing with competitors after gaining an unexpected price edge from Donald Trump’s system of country-specific levies.
Supreme Court tariff decision won’t stop Trump turbulence
The prudent course for investors and policymakers is to prepare for further uncertainty during the last two years of the president’s final term.
ASX ends down; gold miners rally on US tariffs; Lendlease falls
Shares fall after new US tariffs; uncertainty sparks rally in $A and gold; Harvey Norman faces class action; Lendlease falls on surprise loss; Perenti sinks on guidance cut. Follow live.
US warns partners to honour trade deals as they prepare to bolt
The European Union, India and other nations are pulling back from trade deals signed with the Trump administration, since they might be hit with tariffs anyway.
Spies in the Treasury: New unit to inject intelligence into policy
A new branch featuring security agency staff will now help shape Australia’s economic decisions to counter global threats.
Donald Trump’s tariff setback gives Xi Jinping the upper hand
As the two leaders prepare to meet in Beijing, Trump is feeling the pressure and constraints of his new tariff regime and this year’s midterm elections.
Labor slams Trump’s ‘unjustified’ tariffs as ASX braces for fall
As the sharemarket braces for fresh volatility, Trade Minister Don Farrell plans to discuss the latest trade policy developments with US officials this week.
Why Trump will be a ‘political loser’ under his new tariff regime
The Supreme Court dulled Donald Trump’s negotiating edge but sharpened his resolve. Expect friction with trade partners and uncertainty for business all over again.
Trump raises global tariff to 15pc after Supreme Court loss
Donald Trump has increased his new trade levy to the maximum allowed level, as officials open new investigations that could prove a problem for Australia.
What Australian exporters must do next after Trump’s tariff loss
What are Donald Trump’s options now? Will there be refunds? It is another confusing day for exporters trying to sell to the US. Here are some answers.
Trump doubles down with new global tariffs after Supreme Court defeat
US President Donald Trump is threatening higher and more damaging tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down his favourite economic and foreign policy weapon.
