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RBA governor Michele Bullock. The RBA kept the cash rate on hold two weeks ago.

RBA ready to hike with rate cut effects ‘yet to be seen’

The Reserve Bank of Australia believes the full impact of three interest rate cuts in 2025 is ‘yet to be seen’ as it prepares for the possibility of hikes next year, minutes from its December meeting show.

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The Economist assessed the performance of this year’s superstars of the c-suite.

Who was the best CEO of 2025?

THE ECONOMIST: We assess the performance of this year’s superstars of the c-suite.

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A Wegovy pill has been approved by the FDA.

Major development in weight loss management

A semaglutide pill, an alternative to injections like Wegovy and Ozempic, has been approved for use by a major drug administration, welcoming a new era of weight loss management.

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An artist’s impression of Goodman’s PAR02 data centre inParis, France

Goodman finds partner for $14b data centre spend in Europe

Shares in Goodman Group have soared after the property and infrastructure behemoth revealed plans to set up a multibillion-dollar European data centre business.

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Manufacturers without quick and easy pathways to lower emissions will benefit from the gas reserve. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Gas reserve a win for manufacturing, if it delivers

Easing price pressure on industry is the main game of a national plan to reserve more gas for domestic use, yet it's unclear how much relief to expect.

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Here’s three simple strategies to start using your super savings that may be available to anyone in their 60s, regardless of their employment status.

How to tap into your super AND keep working

Here’s three simple strategies to start using your super savings that may be available to anyone in their 60s, regardless of their employment status.

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Premier Investments chair Solomon Lew and Premier Retail interim chief John Bryce.

Premier continues two-year search for permanent CEO

Premier Investment shares are higher on Monday after the Solomon Lew-chaired retailer revealed it had extended the contract of interim boss John Bryce’s contract.

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Energy sector warns new reservation policy won’t cut prices without faster approvals for supply projects.

Labor faces dire warning as gas reserve plan sparks doubts

The Albanese Government needs to fast-track gas supply to make its east coast gas reservation policy meaningful, according to Australia’s peak group for energy producers.

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Australians are set to spend an insane amount this Christmas. NewsWire/ Scott Powick

Christmas spending sparks grim rate warning

Australian household spending is tipped to soar over the festive period. But experts are sounding the alarm on what this could mean for interest rates ahead of the Reserve Bank meeting in February.

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The five biggest market developments of 2025

THE ECONOMIST: Looking back on a rollercoaster year for investors.

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THE ECONOMIST: Complaints about quality are a growing worry for brands from Chanel to Prada.

Luxury handbags may be shoddier than you think

THE ECONOMIST: Complaints about quality are a growing worry for brands from Chanel to Prada.

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Seven West Media Chairman Kerry Stokes and son Ryan Stokes.

Shareholders approve Seven West-Southern Cross merger

The companies behind two of the biggest brands in consumer media passed the final investor hurdle for their $385 million merger on Monday.

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How Australians could be $200,000 better off in retirement. NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

How a simple change in super could leave you $200k richer

Australians are being urged to do one thing over the summer break that could have a huge pay off.

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RBA governor Michele Bullock says interest rates will likely rise not fall. NewsWire / Christian Gilles

Surging Aussie dollar spells trouble for new year

The Australian dollar has surged to a 14-month high as the money markets make a huge call on interest rates.

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Tourists will be charged to visit Rome's Trevi Fountain from February. (AP PHOTO)

Rome lovers warned about shock change to Trevi Fountain

Tourists will be charged to visit Rome's Trevi Fountain as authorities seek to profit from Italy's most popular attractions.

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