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Wisetech Global CEO Richard White.

White ‘misled’ WiseTech over partners in bombshell review

An independent review into the actions of WiseTech’s scandal-prone founder Richard White has revealed he made incomplete and, at times, misleading disclosures about personal relationships.

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A broad rally boosted all three major US stock indexes to solid gains at the week's close. (AP PHOTO)

Wall St ends higher as selloff prompts dip-buying rally

US stocks have rebounded as investors hunted for bargains at the end of a tumultuous week in which US President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war fuelled recession fears and doused risk appetite.

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There’s fears across America that the economic chaos of Trump 2.0 will soon lead to a US recession.

What a US recession would mean for Australia

JACKSON HEWETT: The White House is delivering more tariff twists and turns than an out-of-control Tesla and for many US consumers, America is most definitely not great again.

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Anthony Albanese has been left on read by the Trump administration amid a growing furore over tariffs.

Got beef? New tariff threat as Albo suffers silent treatment

As the furore over steel and aluminium tariffs dominates headlines, Australian industry chiefs are preparing for the next Trump bombshell.

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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has lashed Australia as a bitter war of words over US steel and aluminium tariffs heats up.

‘Dumpers’: US lashes Australia in tariff war of words

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has come out swinging against Australia as he strongly defended the 25 per cent tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on steel and aluminium.

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US stocks have been driven higher by slowing inflation, but investors watch for tariff fallout. (AP PHOTO)

Wall St gains on cooling inflation, eyes tariff fallout

US stocks opened higher on indications of slowing inflation, but investors are still wary of the fall out from President Donald Trump's tariff policies.

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The immediate fallout from the tariffs, would be relatively limited, experts say.

Aussie businesses brace for tariff impact in volatile market

With last-minute entreaties failing to dissuade President Trump from his protectionist path, Australian companies are now grappling with how to navigate a far more volatile world.

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The S&P-ASX200 is now down almost 4.3 per cent over the past five trading days  — and 5 per cent since the start of 2025.

Australian share market slides into correction

The ripple effect of US President Donald Trump’s ever-changing global trade war continues to cut a bloody path through Aussie stocks, with the S&P-ASX200 diving deeper in the red on Wednesday.

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US President Donald Trump displayed on a television during a news broadcast on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Late investor fight-back sees ASX200 halve early losses

Investors have turned increasingly nervous about US President Donald Trump’s supposedly business-friendly policies, and the jitters intensified when he refused on the weekend to rule out a recession.

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Shares in Star are in a trading halt as the casino operator tries to refinance significant debt. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Star reveals mystery lender behind $940m debt rescue

Embattled casino group Star Entertainment has confirmed the lender behind a $940 million refinancing deal, as it mulls multiple pathways for survival

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The stockmarket sell-off shows no sign of stopping in the wake of Donald Trump’s tariff drama.

How Donald Trump provoked a wild stockmarket sell-off

During Donald Trump’s first term, investors came to believe that his administration’s focus on tax cuts and deregulation would ultimately overwhelm his unpredictable tendencies. This time, it’s different.

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A dismal consumer confidence report prompted a selloff on Wall Street on Tuesday. (AP PHOTO)

ASX steadies slightly after opening bell bloodbath

The Australian share market has plummeted, shedding more than $45 billion after US markets tanked overnight on recession fears.

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The Australian Securities Exchange has fallen sharply, losing more than one per cent. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS)

Trump dump: Shares track US plunge over recession fears

Fears of a recession in the world's biggest economy has driven a sharp plunge in the Australian market, in line with an overnight sell off on Wall St.

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Kevin Hassett says US President Donald Trump will unveil a regime of reciprocal tariffs on April 2. (AP PHOTO)

‘Be very wary’: Trump adviser’s warning on Wall St, recession

A key economic adviser to US President Donald Trump has addressed talk of recession stemming from uncertainty around his administration’s tariff policies as a survey suggested consumers were growing more pessimistic.

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