Markets

Is gold losing its shine?
analysis
Mining
Jackson Hewett

Is gold losing its glitter among the crypto craze?

JACKSON HEWETT: The precious metal was one of the hottest investments of the past year but the shine seems to be coming off. Can it get its mojo back?

Updated
Read more (3 min) →
Beijing has not been standing still waiting for the world to set the agenda. Well before Donald Trump the First put tariffs on Chinese goods, Beijing has been pursuing economic independence.
analysis
Markets
Jackson Hewett

Why our miners sank on China’s $2.1 trillion stimulus

JACKSON HEWETT: Australian miners fretting over the fact that China’s $2.1 trillion stimulus fell completely flat might want to look a little closer at what Beijing is actually trying to do.

Updated
Read more (4 min) →
NAB has released its FY24 results. NewsWire / Roy VanDerVegt
updated
Business
Jackson Hewett

NAB pledges better times ahead for battered borrowers

The Big Four Bank’s CEO has also revealed a forecast for when he believes interest rates will finally fall, adding that there is ‘light at the end of the tunnel’.

Updated
Read more (3 min) →

Sign up to The Nightly's newsletters.

Get the first look at the digital newspaper, curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox.

Email Us
By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.
It may bring stronger growth, higher inflation and a global trade war.
Business
The Economist

Return of Trumponomics excites markets and frightens world

It may bring stronger growth, higher inflation and a global trade war.

Updated
Read more (6 min) →
Investors on Wall Street are expecting lower taxes and deregulation after the election results. (AP PHOTO)
US Politics
Lisa Pauline Mattackal and Ankika Biswas

Wall Street reacts to Trump election win

Wall Street has opened for the first time since the result of the US election was announced, with President-elect Donald Trump’s win having an instant effect.

Updated
Read more (3 min) →
The Australian share market rose as investors focus on the US election. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Markets
Poppy Johnston

Australian shares ‘volatile’ in anticipation of US election result

The local sharemarket had risen by midday in what was expected to be a volatile day of trade buffeted by United States election news.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
Mineral Resources managing director Chris Ellison chats with the media after his company's AGM.
Business
Daniel Newell

Proxy demands more accountability for MinRes directors

Powerful proxy adviser Glass Lewis is calling for long-time members of Mineral Resources’ board to be more accountable for founder and managing director Chris Ellison’s tax dodge scandal.

Updated
Read more (3 min) →
Domino's chief executive Don Meij is retiring.
Markets
Daniel Newell

Final delivery for Domino’s CEO Don Meij

The man credited with building Domino’s into Australia’s biggest pizza chain — and spreading the brand’s reach into Asia and key markets in Europe — is retiring after more than two decades at the top.

Updated
Read more (3 min) →
Financial markets are being cautious, reflecting uncertainty about the outcome of the US election.
Markets
Rae Wee

Markets brace for US election showdown

Uncertainty about the outcome of the hotly-contested US presidential election saw financial markets begin the week on a cautious note.

Updated
Read more (4 min) →
Peter King, the outgoing chief executive officer of Westpac, says the cost-of-living crisis may have peaked.
Markets
Sean Smith

Big four bank says cost-of-living crisis could have peaked

An outgoing boss from one of the big four banks says the cost-of-living crisis may have passed its worst point.

Updated
Read more (3 min) →
Many major global equity markets are in the red, following the lead from Wall Street. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Markets
Jacob Shteyman

ASX set for worst week since August after global rout

The ASX200 has fallen one per cent after worrying earnings forecasts from US tech stocks and diminishing rate cut hopes in Europe dampened risk sentiment.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
The ASX closed lower as money markets slashed the odds of a pre-Christmas interest rate cut. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Markets
Jacob Shteyman

Australian shares lower as rate drop hopes pushed back

The ASX200 finished 0.8 per cent lower after a fall in headline inflation to within the Reserve Bank's target range failed to impress investors.

Updated
Read more (3 min) →
Mosaic owns Noni-B, Katie and Millers.
Business
Matt Mckenzie

Shock as Noni B, Katies and Millers owner goes under

The future of 700 Australian retail shops hangs in the balance after the business behind brands Millers, Noni B and Katies called in administrators.

Updated
Read more (3 min) →
Qantas chief executive Vanessa Hudson speaking at the airline's annual meeting in Hobart.
updated
Business
Neale Prior

New Qantas chair vows to not ’repeat mistakes of the past’

New Qantas chair John Mullen has assured shareholders board and management are addressing issues that have damaged the airline’s reputation.

Updated
Read more (3 min) →
Qantas is bracing for what could be a fiery AGM later in the day as shareholders get their chance to vent their anger at senior executives and the board.
Business
Daniel Newell

Qantas reveals cash ‘thank you’ bonus for 27,000 staff

Qantas will hand out big ‘thank you’ payments as a reward for each of its 27,000 staff even as it warns of continuing geopolitical threats to its fuel bill.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →