10 h. ago Donald Trump's approval rating the lowest of any president in seven decades

As the 100-day mark of President Donald Trump's second term approaches, Americans’ views of what he’s done so far have turned deeply negative, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS found.

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4 d. ago ASX closes week on a high as Trump’s softer tone sparks global rally

The Australian sharemarket extended its gains on Thursday on the back of miners, banks and tech stocks.

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4 d. ago ASX rises for second day after Trump’s softer tone sparks global rally

The Australian sharemarket is extending its gains after Donald Trump’s policy U-turns, led by miners, tech stocks and banks.

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4 d. ago ASX set for calm start after Trump’s softer tone on trade, Fed sparks global rally

The Australian sharemarket is expected to open slightly higher following its jump on Wednesday after Trump said he has no intention to fire the Fed’s chair and that his tariffs could come down on China imports. 

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4 d. ago ASX up after Trump’s softer tone on trade, Fed sparks global rally

The Australian sharemarket opened slightly higher following its jump on Wednesday after Trump said he has no intention to fire the Fed’s chair and that his tariffs could come down on China imports. 

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5 d. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: Half a million votes cast on first day of early voting; Trump tariff war to blow $13b hole in economy

Follow live as we bring you all the news of week four of the election campaign.

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5 d. ago The MAGA crew is waving white flags towards the Fed, China and Tesla investors

Tuesday wasn’t a great day for Donald Trump and his MAGA mates. But it was a great day for financial markets.

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5 d. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Half a million votes cast on first day of early voting; Trump tariff war to blow $13b hole in economy

Follow live as we bring you all the news of week four of the election campaign.

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1 week ago Petrol prices to tumble further amid turmoil on global oil market

Australian petrol prices are expected to continue dropping in the lead-up to the Easter and Anzac Day holidays as oil markets reel from Donald Trump’s tariff war.

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2 w. ago ‘Drip, drip, drip’: How Trump’s ‘beautiful’ tariff plan gave the world a cold shower

A week ago, Donald Trump announced Liberation Day. We’ve moved to un-Liberation Day and the world is still reeling.

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2 w. ago ASX has best day in five years after trump’s tariff backflip

The ASX has closed on what is expected to be its best day in five years after Donald Trump backflipped on his global tariff policy.

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2 w. ago ASX tempers gains, but still up $105 billion as it went from fear to frenzy

The Australian sharemarket has slowed its rally, but was still sharply higher at lunchtime after Wall Street had its third-best day since World War II following Donald Trump’s stunning tariffs reversal.

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2 w. ago ASX gains more than $110 billion as market goes from fear to frenzy

The Australian sharemarket skyrocketed at the open after Wall Street had its third-best day since World War II following Donald Trump’s stunning tariffs reversal.

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2 w. ago ASX jumps 6 per cent in early trade after Wall Street roars as Trump backs down

The Australian sharemarket has skyrocketed at the open after Wall Street had its third-best day since World War II following Trump’s stunning tariffs reversal.

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2 w. ago ASX set for 6pc jump, Wall Street roars to one of its best days in history after Trump backs down

The Australian sharemarket is to set to surge higher this morning after Wall Street had its third-best day since World War II after Trump’s stunning reversal.

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2 w. ago ASX set for 6pc jump, Wall Street roars to best day since GFC after Trump backs down

The Australian sharemarket is to set to surge higher this morning after Wall Street had its third-best day since World War II after Trump’s stunning reversal.

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2 w. ago ASX rebounds after Wall Street rollercoaster; Tech, consumer stocks rise

The Australian sharemarket opened higher after its bloodbath on Monday, following a manic session on Wall Street overnight where US stocks careened as President Donald Trump threatened to crank his tariffs even higher.

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2 w. ago ASX extends gains as US futures rise; tech, consumer stocks rally

The Australian sharemarket extended its rebound in afternoon trading following yesterday’s bloodbath, emboldened by rising US market futures after a manic session on Wall Street.

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2 w. ago ASX rebounds after Wall Street’s rollercoaster session; banks, miners rise

The Australian sharemarket opened higher after its bloodbath on Monday, following a manic session on Wall Street overnight where US stocks careened as President Donald Trump threatened to crank his tariffs even higher.

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2 w. ago ASX set to rise; Wall Street’s rollercoaster session after false Trump rumour

That a rumour could move trillions of dollars’ worth of investments shows how much investors are hoping to see signs the US president may let up on his stiff tariffs.

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