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The market thinks the RBA is likely to lift interest rates tomorrow, but the market has been wrong before. Source link

A consumer watchdog says online retailers are using a consumer protection initiative for “product safety washing”, putting shoppers at greater risk. Source link

The ASX has had its biggest fall since November, led by hefty falls for gold miners as the precious metals rout continued. See how the session unfolded plus insights from our business reporters on the ABC News markets blog. Source link

The boss of Snowy Hydro says the project is on track to deliver power by the end of 2028, as it launches a new $75 million tunnel-boring machine designed to make up for lost time. Source link

The great unspoken truth about central banking and monetary policy is that while it’s aimed at consumer prices, its most direct impact is on house prices, which are arguably the most important prices of all. Source link

Property prices rose across the country in January, but analysts expect the pace of growth to slow as forecast rate hikes put off prospective buyers. Source link

Tupperware parties opened the doors for rural women, bridging social isolation and creating careers. Decades on, this colourful plastic ware is still making a difference. Source link

Gold and silver prices have plummeted, sparked by reports US President Donald Trump is set to announce a new US Federal Reserve chair. Source link

Arthur Laundy’s Laundy Family Office acquires a network that includes Melbourne’s top-rating talk station 3AW, Sydney’s 2GB and outspoken conservative presenters such as Ben Fordham and Tom Elliott. Source link

The prices of gold and silver have plummeted in Asian trade as markets prepare for a surprise Federal Reserve announcement, and the ASX 200 has finished the week on a negative note. Look back on the day’s finance news in our business blog. Source link