30 h. ago Australians shun US travel as Trump sparks confusion, then backlash

Trade tariffs and a crackdown on immigration have created fear and confusion for US-bound visitors. More Australians are now avoiding the US.

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4 d. ago Why Australia’s well placed to weather Trump’s economic self

Westpac’s chief economist explains why the US president’s tariff fixation will hurt America much more than it will hurt other countries.

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8 d. ago Business leaders plead with Albanese, Dutton for bigger response to Trump tariffs

Labor and the Coalition are being urged to take stronger measures to shield Australia from the economic shock of a global trade war.

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9 d. ago Calm, yet primed: Australia’s economic leaders must walk a narrow path

This is a time for cool heads and deliberate action. The economic waters are moving too swiftly and turbulently for knee-jerk reactions.

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9 d. ago Donald Trump’s sharemarket bloodbath hits Australians’ savings

Retirement savings are taking a beating, and economists predict equity prices will fall further.

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1 week ago Trump’s tariff war will hit budget hard as turmoil costs Australia billions

Economic fallout from Donald Trump’s tariffs will hit whoever wins government, with Australia unable to escape the global economic slowdown.

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2 w. ago There will be tariffs on Australian wine, but it’s not all bad news

What might Trump’s “Liberation Day” mean for the local industry?

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2 w. ago Grieving Australians are suffering because of super fund failure: ASIC

The corporate watchdog has blasted top superannuation executives for failing to prioritise grieving families when paying out their members’ death benefits.

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3 w. ago From Gaga to tradwives: Signs of economic doom, according to the internet

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the Australian economy is on the up and up, but social media tells a different tale. Welcome to the world of “recession indicators”.

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3 w. ago As it happened: Labor to unveil budget plan to shockproof economy; Trump officials text journalist secret war details

Stay on top of today’s biggest stories with the national news blog.

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3 w. ago Australia news LIVE: Labor to unveil budget plan to shockproof economy; Trump officials text journalist secret war details

Stay on top of today’s biggest stories with the national news blog.

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