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RBA governor Michele Bullock.

Inflation posts slight fall ahead of RBA meeting

Economists have talked down the chances of back-to-back interest rate cuts when the RBA meets next week, despite inflation cooling slightly.

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The storm is brewing.

What’s the damage? Trump’s tariff Liberation Day looms

The brewing storm has US financiers and investors frozen in lead up to April 2

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Mr Trump overnight promised a fresh round of import taxes on countries that buy oil from Venezuela, with China high on the list.

Trump’s trade war: China faces extra tariffs from US

Australia’s biggest export partner could be hit by an extra dose of tariffs from US President Donald Trump, even as signs of possible concessions helped calm markets on Tuesday.

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Birchal has appointed Kirstin Hunter as its new CEO.

New Birchal boss promises startups money in the bank faster

The new boss of equity crowdfunding platform Birchal has promised startups a ‘short, sharp crowdfunded campaign (that) can get them back to running their business sooner’.

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Law firm refers ‘malicious’ email debacle to police

An Australian law firm embroiled in a rogue email scandal has referred a former employee to Victoria Police following a forensic investigation. 

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SpaceX rivals are becoming more capable.

Musk’s biggest enemy isn’t vandals, boycotts or recalls

The world’s richest man has lost focus — and now has a target on his back

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23andMe s headed to bankruptcy court to sell its assets.

Why you need to delete your DNA from 23andMe right now

THE WASHINGTON POST: If you’re one of the 15 million people who shared your DNA with 23andMe, it’s time to delete your data.

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Auditors of Toys R Us has cast doubts on the toy store chain’s future after it posted a slump in half-year sales.

Toys R Us auditors cast doubt on toy chain’s future

Auditors of Toys R Us have cast doubts on the toy store chain’s future after it posted a slump in half-year sales.

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Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-Hee has died.

Samsung Electronics co-CEO dies aged 63

Han Jong-Hee, co-chief executive of Samsung Electronics who joined the technology giant nearly 40 years ago has died in hospital after a medical incident on Tuesday.

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US President Donald Trump has touted April 2 as "Liberation Day" for the US economy. (AP PHOTO)

Trump hints at tariff breaks for ‘a lot of countries’

US President Donald Trump says he may deliver breaks on tariffs for certain countries as April 2, ‘liberation day’, approaches, as the US Trade Representative looks at Australia.

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Jim Chalmers says Labor has delivered the biggest budget turnaround in a parliamentary term. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Debt nudges $1 trillion as Budget returns to deficit

A $177 billion reduction in forecast debt is being touted by the treasurer but the Budget outlook is less rosy as the nation's finances are laid bare.

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesman says he has had a phone call with US President Donald Trump. (AP PHOTO)

Starmer and Trump discuss new UK-US 'economic' deal

The leaders of the United Kingdom and the United States have spoken about plans for an ‘economic prosperity deal’, UK officials say, as Donald Trump teases potential tariff breaks.

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Financial markets have been hit hard in recent weeks amid uncertainty over Trump’s tariff plans and as US trading partners hit back with their own taxes.

Trump’s plan to lift taxes set to smash US economy

More research is showing President Donald Trump’s suite of new taxes on imports will cause self-inflicted damage to the US economy. 

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Austal chief executive Paddy Gregg and Austal USA president Michelle Kruger in front of the Austal-built littoral combat ship USS Pierre.

Austal keeps eyes on horizon amid a defence supercycle

Austal is sailing on a wave of defence spending in the US and is set to win a big share of navy contracts in Australia. But success has make it the target of a rival looking to muscle in on the action.

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KMD Brands has appointed Ashley Reade (right) as chief executive of Rip Curl. Pictured with KMD Brands CEO Brent Scrimshaw.

KMD Brands names veteran Nike exec to lead Rip Curl

KMD Brands has named veteran Nike executive Ashley Reade as the new chief executive of its surfwear brand Rip Curl.

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