Trump and Powell bicker over cost of Fed building reno
President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell are bickering face-to-face over the cost of the building renovations.
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Workers could be $14,000 ahead under a growth mindset
Australia's productivity tsar says Australian workers would be $14,000 better off each year in the long run if the nation treads the right path on reform.
UK, Australia to ink new AUKUS deal amid US uncertainty
The United Kingdom will sign a new 50-year bilateral AUKUS treaty with Australia during ministerial talks in Sydney.
US steaks on the barbie: Trump smug on Aust beef u-turn
US President Donald Trump is celebrating Australia's backdown on US beef, but experts doubt America will be able to sell substantial amounts Down Under.
EU chief heads to Scotland for trade talks with Trump
Donald Trump is set to meet with EU Commission head Ursula von der Leyen in a bid to hash out what could be the Trump administration's biggest trade deal yet.
Tourist mecca fighting to turn tide on Mother Nature
The Gold Coast could be pushing sand uphill as it works to restore beaches eroded by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
The piece of data that could decide next rate decision
Quarterly inflation data will dominate the economic agenda this week, while dwelling approvals, retail sales and property price figures will also be revealed.
Trump agrees outline trade deal with EU’s von der Leyen
US President Donald Trump and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen have agreed to the framework of a trade deal fixing tariffs at 15 per cent on EU goods.
West is best economically as eastern states left behind
Western Australia remains the top economic performer in CommSec's State of the States rankings, but its "breakneck" growth is starting to lose momentum.
US, China to launch new talks on tariff truce extension
The US and China sides will refrain from introducing new tariffs or other steps that could escalate the trade war for another 90 days, a report says.
Trump considering ‘world tariff’ of 15-20 per cent
Most countries will likely face tariffs of 15 per cent to 20 per cent on their exports to the United States, US President Donald Trump says.
Banks forced to take action on high-fee accounts
Banks must ask themselves some 'difficult questions' following a review by ASIC, which has resulted in refunds totalling millions for low-income customers.
Unions call for stricter AI restrictions in workplaces
The ACTU is calling for tougher regulations to protect jobs during the rollout of artificial intelligence in the workplace.
Treasurer to trumpet teamwork in face of US trade wars
Countries are being urged not to bow to Donald Trump's trade demands as Australia's treasurer prepares to meet with his global counterparts.
Dollar dazzler designs no silver bullet for housing woe
Political leaders hope a sluggish planning system can be jump-started with cheap, pre-approved architectural designs to entice developers to break ground.
EU trade chief heads to US in bid for tariffs solution
European Union representative Maros Sefcovic is set to meet US officials in Washington DC for trade talks.
‘Respect never cost anything’: PM defends China outcome
Visiting Chinese cultural icons will pay dividends for Australia, the prime minister says as the opposition claims parts of his trip seem indulgent.
Jobless rate nears four-year high, firms rethink plans
Australia's unemployment rate has bucked expectations and risen as economic headwinds take their toll on employers.
‘No doubt’ about China concern despite PM’s rhetoric
The prime minister's tone on during his China trip has been defended as diplomatic and respectful as the opposition called for him to be more forceful.
PM confident of Australian jobs boost after China visit
The prime minister has wrapped up an almost week-long visit to China but the opposition is still calling for ties with allies like the US to be prioritised.
Nation on notice as signs point to growing jobless rate
Australians are being warned about possible further rises in unemployment after a shock jobless rate jump that has strengthened the case to cut interest rates.
Peek into surprise RBA decision as rate cut on cards
Borrowers are hoping for clarity on the Reserve Bank's next moves as an unexpected jump in unemployment firms the case for an interest rate cut.
US ‘not going to rush’ trade deals ahead of deadline
With the threat of US tariffs looming, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says his government is more focused on the quality of trade deals, not their timing.
Trump touts deal with Indonesia, flags pharma tariffs
President Donald Trump says he has agreed to a tariff deal on goods entering the US from Indonesia.
PM retraces predecessor’s steps on China’s Great Wall
Anthony Albanese has used a visit to the Great Wall of China to emphasise Australia's wish to engage on ways to build regional security and stability.
Rising cost to build a wake-up call on housing dream
Australians looking to build their own homes are facing a reality check as construction costs rise, with the increase likely to also weigh on inflation.
Change to be forced on ‘violent, misogynist’ CFMEU
An administrator has vowed to sack more CFMEU members to initiate a culture change after a report exposed the union's aggressive intimidation tactics.
Indigenous product makers taking home the chocolates
Demand for Indigenous products across the Asia-Pacific region is strong, as the founder of this chocolate manufacturing business well knows.
Trump slaps big tariff on Canada, eyes hikes for others
In the latest salvo of US President Donald Trump's trade war, he wants to hit Canada with 35 per cent tariffs and other nations with levies up to 20 per cent.
Fire ants in coal mine sound agriculture alarm
Biosecurity authorities are on alert after destructive fire ants were found at a coal mine 800 kilometres from the previous infestation zone.
EU waits as Trump keeps world guessing on tariff plans
European Union officials believe they may receive a letter from US President Donald Trump outlining tariff levels for the bloc.