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Workers are set to get a pay bump in July. . NewsWire/ David Crosling

Hidden cost behind Aussie pay jump

Millions of Aussie workers are in line for a 4.75 per cent pay rise from July 1 – but there are warnings interest rates could hike as a consequence.

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Financial expert Rachel Cole has cautioned against panic selling investment properties as housing tax changes loom.

With property tax changes looming, is now the time to sell?

‘A good investment doesn’t automatically turn into a bad one overnight when tax law changes.’

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Elon Musk ally Antonio Gracias is set for a big payday.

Why it pays to be Elon Musk’s friend right now

Antonio Gracias, an investor who has built a $65 billion stake in the company, exemplifies the economic upside of being Musk’s ally.

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Kevin Warsh, incoming chairman of the US Federal Reserve, left, and US President Donald Trump during a swearing-in ceremony in the White House.

The Federal Reserve must soon give Donald Trump bad news

Kevin Warsh, the unlucky new chairperson, has seen his case for lower interest rates disintegrate.

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Profit forecasts for the big four banks have been cut, a move tied to slowing home loan growth.

Bank profits to take big hit as house prices tipped to fall

Citi’s research team has cut its profit forecasts for all four major banks as it said proposed tax changes to housing will slow demand for loans.

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Shoppers at a grocery store in Brooklyn on March 19, 2026. US inflation accelerated for a third-straight month in May amid a stalemate in negotiations to end the war with Iran, adding to the price pressures confronting consumers.

US inflation spikes as Iran war intensifies price squeeze

America’s consumer prices rose at a faster rate for a third-straight month in May, to 4.2 per cent annually, as the energy shock put more pressure on the US economy.

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The conflict in Iran has helped push US inflation to its highest pace in three years.

Iran war pushes US inflation to highest pace in three years

America’s inflation level hit 4 per cent for the first time in three years in May, driven by surging gas prices from the Iran war.

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Many traders on Wall Street expect the Fed will need to hike interest rates to curb inflation. (AP PHOTO)

Iran war pushes US inflation to highest pace in three years

America’s inflation level hit 4 per cent for the first time in three years in May, driven by surging gas prices from the Iran war.

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High inflation would stop the Reserve Bank slashing interest rates.

Fears Reserve Bank won’t be able to cut rates in recession

The Reserve Bank is expected to leave rates on hold next week but there are fears inflation is so high it won’t be able to cut rates even if Australia fell into a recession.

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AGL chief executive Damien Nicks on Wednesday.

Huge data centre energy appetite threatens to push up prices

Voracious power demand from data centres could drive prices higher if they don’t actively support investment in new generation, the boss of energy giant AGL warns.

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Kmart is moving cash registers back to the store entrances.

Kmart backflips on controversial checkout move

Kmart Group is refurbishing two dozen more stores to a new format, and opening a new concept store for home goods near an Australian capital city.

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Bunnings is preparing to take on Super Retail Group's BCF as it shifts further into the lifestyle retail space.

The BCFing cheek! Bunnings goes camping to take on big rival

Bunnings boss Mike Schneider wants to push into the camping space, threatening the dominance of incumbent BCF, as the hardware giant eyes a market worth over $113 billion.

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The High Court has ruled in favour of Melbourne accountant Steven Bendel in a closely watched tax case.

High Court ruling delivers major tax win for family trusts

A landmark High Court ruling has handed family trusts and private businesses a major win over the ATO.

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Wesfarmers chief executive Rob Scott.

Wesfarmers boss’ grim warning on controversial tax changes

Rob Scott said Australia’s ‘less hospitable tax settings’ could force companies investing in the nation’s resources and oil and gas sectors offshore.

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Wall Street’s infatuation with Elon Musk is giving the ick.