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US and Israel strike Iran: What it means for investors

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026
... economy appears capable of absorbing a moderate, temporary rise in energy prices. "US growth remains robust, capital expenditure is strong, and household energy spending as a share of income is near historic lows. Corporate profit margins also remain ...

Inflation to peak in mid-2026 before it rebalances: RBA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... global companies expand infrastructure to meet the compute demand for AI expansion. "According to the latest capital expenditure survey and our liaison contacts, firms have recently upgraded their investment plans, especially in areas like utilities ...

ASIC inquiry an 'inflection' point for ASX: Lofthouse

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026
... declared a fully franked interim dividend per share of 101.8 cents - dipped 8.3% - will be paid on March 23. Capital expenditure guidance remains unchanged, it said, with FY26 expenditure expected to be between $170 million and $180 million, and between ...

NSW government to turn deficit into surplus of over $1bn in FY28: TCorp

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 FEB 2026
... sustainable debt position. Although there are continuing risks from the geopolitical environment, including increased expenditure, the government has been able to implement its agenda, managing expense growth and strengthening the state's revenue base ...

RBA gives bleak economic outlook

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026
... spending Chalmers did concede it has grown. According to the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook documents, government expenditure will peak this year at 26.9% of the country's GDP. Chalmers said addressing persistent inflation will be a primary ...

RBA overlooked government spending in rate hike: Hearing

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026
... that has led to inflationary pressures. Citing Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) documents, government expenditure will peak this year at 26.9% of the country's GDP. "According to Treasury's documents, government expenditure, excluding ...

Big tech has "inconsequential" carbon emissions planning: Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
... companies including Meta, Alphabet, Apple and Microsoft lack in mobilising low-carbon investments through capital expenditure and R&D, even though they have an emissions transition plan and report details under a recognised methodology. The research ...

Change in AI sentiment, credit events could 'derail activity': AustralianSuper

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 22 DEC 2025
... the US will maintain fiscal stability in the medium-term and Germany will increase fiscal spending to grow capital expenditure and infrastructure. Across broader Europe, AustralianSuper says the lagged impact of higher rates in recent years will increasingly ...

Trustees up sponsorship deals, Hostplus takes lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 22 DEC 2025
... superannuation sectors' budget for marketing and advertising also balloons, even as APRA cracks down on non-essential expenditure. According to newly released APRA data, Hostplus spent more than $7.5 million on soccer, AFL and rugby union clubs ...

FEATURE | Agriculture: Golden soil

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2025
In the book The Lucky Country, the late author Donald Horne provides a piercing assessment of Australia in 1964, stating that its prosperity is derived from good fortune rather than industriousness or ambition. He ruminated about the future challenges ...

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Invesco launches new equity fund

ELIZA BAVIN
Invesco said the new fund will give Australian investors access to a systematic global equity strategy with a 20-year track record.

FCA pursues Neil Woodford again

KARREN VERGARA
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going after failed fund manager Neil Woodford again, this time for allegedly providing unauthorised investment advice via W4.0, his Dubai-based investment platform.

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

KARREN VERGARA
A former APRA deputy chair has launched CipherIQ, a new venture that provides retirement solutions via account-based pensions in partnership with superannuation funds, financial advisers and retirees.

Global X launches space tech ETF

MATTHEW WAI
Global X has now launched the space tech ETF (ASX: MOON).

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