business
Here's what to expect from the RBA this year with rate hikes on the table
Mortgage borrowers and savers may have used the new year as an excuse to get their financial affairs in order, but things may be set to change within a matter of months. Source link
Trump looks to achieve the seemingly impossible: cornering the global oil market
In a world awash with oil, US President Donald Trump’s takeover of Venezuela seems to be more about power than production. Source link
How a 'ruthless' energy company went after a pensioner for money he didn't owe
Australia’s energy prices continue to soar as questions continue to be raised about the actions of providers, including by this pensioner who was overcharged and then had debt collectors chasing him. Source link
'We want to get that money back to you': $300m of unclaimed cash in NSW
Almost $300 million in refunds, dividends and cheques remain unclaimed by households and businesses across New South Wales, with locals urged to take action to secure the money they are owed. Source link
Choppy trade for oil prices as analysts say Venezuela risks 'ambiguous'
Australian shares have ended the session unchanged on Monday, while oil prices fall in a choppy trade following the US strike on Venezuela that sparked concerns about oversupply. Source link
The Australian dollar is at a critical crossroads. Which way will it go?
The value of Australia’s currency could move significantly up or down depending on the direction of interest rates. But the global economic backdrop will also be crucial in determining its direction. Source link
US makes 'bold' grab for oil as markets brace for Monday
Oil futures do not trade until Monday, Australian time, and financial market participants are divided over whether there will be a spike or correction in the price of oil in Asian trade. Source link
Australian brands still dealing with 'the wild west' of Trump's tariffs
From de minimis to beef tariffs, Aussie exporters are preparing for another “wild” year. Source link
Australian prime beef producers brace for fresh China tariff pain
Australian cattle farmers producing wagyu and Angus beef are likely to be among the hardest hit by China’s 55 per cent tariff on exports exceeding a 205,000-tonne quota. Source link
Not a 'blip': Sydney and Melbourne property prices go into reverse
The red-hot Australian housing market is showing the first signs of easing since interest rates started rising in May 2022. Source link