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Chalmers looks to trade super pool for minerals with US

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 27 FEB 2025
... minerals. "The US has enjoyed an uninterrupted trade surplus with Australia since 1952, currently two-to-one. We impose zero tariffs on US imports," Chalmers said. "Around half of our exports are inputs into American domestic production processes. We ...

Monetary policy not the only game in town: Brian Redican

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 25 FEB 2025
... Powell. "We have no confidence in what Trump is actually going to do. We know the four things he's talking about - tariffs, deregulation, immigration, and tax cuts - but we don't know when he'll do them, in what sequence, or if he'll do them at all. ...

Global tariffs to spike under Trump: Economist

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2025
Global tariffs could balloon to levels not seen since the turn of the century and result in higher inflation and interest rates, according to a top economist. Speaking at Financial Standard's Chief Economists Forum yesterday, Barrenjoey chief economist ...

UniSuper prepared for buying opportunities

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 18 FEB 2025
... quickly." Looking ahead, Pearce said the fund is watching the new US President's policy announcements, particularly around tariffs. "One thing the market is taking very seriously is Trump's attitude to tariffs. A trade war would prove damaging for ...

Economist calls for 35bps rate cut

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 17 FEB 2025
... Solomon said. "Next steps are incumbent on global events - and Australia is lucky to be outside the crosshairs of impactful tariffs. In terms of forward guidance, we expect the RBA to be extremely balanced and will guide the market not to expect a quick ...

Trump tariffs to hit Australia

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2025
US President Donald Trump is set to announce 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports, which will apply to all countries, including Australia. AMP chief economist Shane Oliver told Financial Standard that while Australia exports about $808 million ...

Trump's tariff implications for Australian investors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 FEB 2025
... for Australian investors? AMP chief economist Shane Oliver told Financial Standard that the direct impact of Trump's tariffs should be limited, as exports to the US account for just 4% of Australia's total exports. However, certain industries ...

Cbus hits $100bn in member assets

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2025
... likely impact the economy and markets. "While many of President Trump's policy priorities are well known, such as tariffs, tax cuts, deregulation and reduced migration, there remains much uncertainty around the extent to which these policies will ...

Green budgets fatten amid global uncertainty

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2025
... US-China trade relationship fuels concerns According to Capgemini, 70% of executives are concerned about trade disputes, tariffs and talent scarcity as the key challenges and risks for 2025. US-China trade relationships could lead to fragmented supply ...

Trump inaugurated as 47th President

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2025
... the audience, with Musk also selected to head the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). From executive orders, tariffs and the potential rise of meme coins, here's what the experts are saying as Trump 2.0 kicks off. Market mayhem Investors ...