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The Fairmont Hotel in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai burns after a drone strike.

Google, Amazon close offices as big tech flee Dubai

Nvidia, Amazon and Alphabet are among the tech firms scrambling to ensure the safety of their employees who are travelling through or based in the Middle East as the war on Iran rages.

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Australia’s economy is growing.

Fastest growth in three years sparks rate rise fears

The fastest economic growth in three years has sparked fears of even more rate rises to tackle rampant inflation, that’s tipped to get worse as the Middle East conflict escalates.

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The Aussie market has tumbled on uncertainty over how long the US will be invloved in the Middle East conflict.

Middle East war uncertainty sends ASX into freefall

Australia’s share market has been smashed in the opening minutes of trade this morning, led by a rout in mining stocks.

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Minister for Trade Senator Don Farrell  is urgently meeting with the country’s 40 peak bodies representing exporters.

Trade chief in urgent talks over $15bn threat to Aussie exporters

Australian producers are being affected as the war in the Middle East escalates, shutting down crucial shipping lanes.

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Ex Virgin boss Jayne Hrdlicka has landed a new job at Dan Murphy's and BWS owner Endeavour Group.

Dan Murphy’s owner hit by profit tumble as rates curb sales

Rising inflation and the threat of further interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank are keeping a lid on a return to form for Dan Murphy’s and BWS owner Endeavour Group.

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Australia’s big four banks all lag behind other workplaces when it comes to this national figure, a common theme in the finance industry.

Aussie big four banks’ shameful stat

Australia’s big four banks all lag behind other workplaces when it comes to this national figure, a common theme in the finance industry.

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Northern Minerals’ executives arrive for their AGM in West Perth today.

Northern Minerals staves off major Chinese attack

A mysterious Chinese investor has abruptly aborted attempts to overthrow Northern Minerals’ leadership.

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The world’s inflation figures will only worsen if the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate.

Global economy can’t withstand more aggressive retaliation

If the Iranian government unleashes more aggressive retaliation, the world will face a classic pathway to a downturn.

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Energy prices surged after Iran struck a Qatari LNG hub and investors warned the selling in shares could extend as the Middle East conflict grows worse than expected.

Coal and gas jump as ASX rocked by strikes on Qatar’s LNG

Energy prices have surged after Iran struck a Qatari LNG hub as investors are warned the selling in shares could extend as the Middle East conflict grows worse than expected.

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As uncomfortable as it feels, resigning doesn’t have to be dramatic, messy or bridge-burning.

Why resigning feels so awkward and how to do it right

As uncomfortable as it feels, resigning doesn’t have to be dramatic, messy or bridge-burning. In fact, done right, it can be one of the most empowering conversations you’ll have in your career.

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Australian families paying off a mortgage are tipped to cut back on healthy food.

Aussies tipped to cut fruit and veggies as fuel prices soar

Families paying off a mortgage and struggling workers are now more likely to cut back on fresh fruit and vegetables as the Middle East conflict pushes up petrol prices.

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Paramount+ is merging its streaming service with with HBO Max. (AP PHOTO)

Two streaming services to combine after mega deal

Paramount+ and HBO Max will combine their streaming portfolios into a single platform after Paramount's successful bid for Warner Bros Discovery.

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Petrol prices may hit $2 a litre

Why surging diesel prices spell trouble for our economy

Wholesale diesel prices surged overnight as NRMA warned the increases could worsen cost of living pressures unless the Middle East conflict is resolved.

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Iran has threatened to attack any ship trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Strait of Hormuz closed as Iran vows to attack any ship

Iran has closed a crucial waterway, in a move that will choke a fifth ‌of global oil flows and send crude prices sharply higher.

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Reserve Bank chief Michele Bullock has suggested the Middle East conflict could worsen Australia’s inflation crisis.

RBA chief fears Middle East conflict could spark rate rise

Reserve Bank chief Michele Bullock has suggested the Middle East conflict could worsen Australia’s inflation crisis and even spark another rate rise this month. But she also hinted at something very unexpected.

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