Business
The economy
Ready for ‘warfare’: China loads its weapon to fight back against Trump
Donald Trump has made it clear he believes a confrontation between the US and China over trade and technology is inevitable. Beijing has had time to get ready.
- by Alexandra Stevenson and Paul Mozur
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Opinion
Tax minimisation
The global giants costing Australia billions of dollars hit with a reality check
They may not be breaking the law, but the taxes multinationals pay are not proportional to the profits they are raking in. That’s something laws passed earlier this week seek to change.
- by Millie Muroi
Opinion
Trump's White House
The billionaire Wall Street is trusting to keep Trump on a tight leash
Wall Street has cheered the appointment of Scott Bessent, backing him to rein in Trump’s craziest ideas. That’s a big ask.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Aussie wine’s back in China, but there’s a catch
China has become a catastrophe for global winemakers, but Aussie vintners think they can buck the trend.
- by Colin Kruger
Opinion
Global economy
How Donald Trump will change how the world works
The lens through which Trump sees the world is narrow and focused tightly on whether a relationship directly benefits America. That sets up difficult choices for everyone.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
Climate policy
Playing a major role in saving the planet could make us rich
Australia’s aspiration to forge a greener future by becoming a global “superpower” is a realistic idea.
- by Ross Gittins
Opinion
Tax reform
Our politicians aren’t acting their age. That’s a good thing
Among the childish bickering that goes on in our capital, there’s a glimmer of hope. It revolves around a three-letter word.
- by Millie Muroi
Opinion
Global warming
How climate-denier Trump may leave China to save the planet
Xi Jinping will take great delight in showing the world how decadent the US becomes under Donald Trump when it comes to global warming. The planet may be the winner.
- by Ross Gittins
Opinion
Interest rates
Memo to RBA: If wages growth isn’t the problem, then what is?
The Reserve Bank of Australia is worried excessive growth in wages is keeping inflation above its target zone. But there’s absolutely no sign of that happening.
- by Ross Gittins
Opinion
Employment
How can jobs and joblessness both be going up?
Unemployment in Australia has stayed unusually low, but what do the other signs of our jobs market tell us?
- by Millie Muroi
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Will Trump be disastrous for our economy? I doubt it
While the US prepares for a bout of serious self-harm that will affect the rest of the world economy, Australia is unlikely to be in the firing line.
- by Ross Gittins