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Trump taps Kevin Warsh as new Fed chair

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026
US President Donald Trump has announced his nomination of Kevin Warsh to serve as chair of the US Federal Reserve.

Review launched into thin capitalisation reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026
The government has tasked the Board of Taxation to undertake an independent review of thin capitalisation reforms to ensure multinationals are paying their fair share of tax.

Chalmers to focus on productivity, economic repair in 2026 Budget

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says getting the Federal Budget in better condition will be the government's focus as it prepares for the May release.

Fed leaves rates on hold as Powell issues message to Trump

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026
As US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell faces increased pressure from the US President to cut rates, he used his post-meeting press conference to issue a powerful statement.

Inflation 'uncomfortably high' as it rises to 3.8%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
Inflation has risen again, up 3.8% in the 12 months to December, leading to an increased chance of an interest rate hike next week.

Unemployment rate may tip the scale in favour of February RBA hike

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2026
The recent December 2025 Labour Force data by the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed a drop in the unemployment rate, potentially putting pressure on the RBA to hike rates at the February meeting.

Study reveals who bares brunt of US tariffs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
New research from the Kiel Institute has revealed one group is baring 96% of the US tariff burden.

IMF flags 'drawn out' inflation battle in Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
The International Monetary Fund said it expects Australia will see some "drawn out persistence" in above-target inflation.

Geoeconomic conflicts, extreme weather threaten global stability: WEF

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
Geoeconomic confrontation is the "most severe risk" that will herald a new phase of volatility over the next two years, while climate change will be the biggest threat over the long term, a report from the World Economic Forum finds.

Bullock in 'full solidarity' with Powell

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
RBA governor Michele Bullock has joined global central bank leaders in standing firm against the Trump administration's threat of legal action against Jerome Powell.