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Study reveals who bares brunt of US tariffs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
... show the opposite: Americans are footing the bill," Hinz said. Hinz said the tariffs act like a consumption tax on imported goods. At the same time, both the variety and volume of available products decrease. The research team analysed more than 25 million ...

Trump imposes tariffs as Greenland bid escalates

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... Donald Trump has escalated his bid to acquire Greenland, imposing additional tariffs on European allies. The 10% tariffs on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland and the UK is effective February 1, and will rise ...

Global trade a patchwork of relationships, regional priorities: Analysis

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026
... members like Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia and Iran. Under the multi-nodal trade patchwork scenario, the US share of global goods trade is projected to decline as it continues to pursue 'America First' policies, favouring domestic production over ...

Global X to launch Japan TOPIX 100 ETF

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
... provides diversified exposure to 100 top Japanese companies, spanning industries across technology, industrials, consumer goods and financials," a communication said. "Help your clients gain access to globally recognised names like Sony, Nintendo, Toyota ...

New 100% tariffs on China: Another TACO moment?

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025
... its rare earth mineral exports. What began as 10% tariffs on China at the start of the year escalated to 145% on different goods by April. The market has observed, though, that Trump ultimately backs down and that "Trump always chickens out" or "TACO," ...

Controversial US policy to benefit Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2025
... impact on tariffs on Australia is relatively small given the US made up only 4.6% ($24.4bn) of Australia's $517 billion total goods exports in 2024. Additionally, the US currently imposes a 10% tariff on Australia, which is the lowest of all countries ...

Retirement lifestyle costs continue to rise: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2025
... significant quarterly increase since 2018. "Beyond digital costs, we're seeing heightened price pressures on some essential goods and services. This quarter brought above-inflation increases in private health insurance, electricity, and fresh food," ...

Betashares adds emerging markets ETF

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2025
... August 25 - will provide investors with access to over 1200 companies in key sectors such as technology, financials, consumer goods and resources. These companies span across more than 20 emerging economies including Asia, Latin America, eastern Europe ...

AI, corporate tax, skilled workers key to productivity: PC

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025
... when we improve our skills, technology and ways of working so that for each hour worked we produce more and higher quality goods and services." Building human capital is one area that can make a difference if the country optimises its skilled labour. ...

ASIC puts 18 finfluencers on notice amid global campaign

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 JUN 2025
... products or trading strategies they promote, as well as sharing images of lavish lifestyles, sportscars and other luxury goods. "It's important that consumers separate fun from fact when it comes to finfluencer content. Popularity doesn't equal credibility. ...