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Will China actually want Nvidia’s more advanced AI chips?

Nvidia has approval from the US Government to sell its more advanced H200 AI chips to China. But the question is whether Beijing wants it or will let companies buy it.

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The RBA is uncomfortable about inflation, governor Michele Bullock says, dashing homeowners' hopes. (Aap/AAP PHOTOS)

RBA warns interest rate hike on the cards

The average mortgage-holder's repayments could soon jump an extra $90 a month, with another Reserve Bank interest rate hike on the cards as early as February.

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Young Australians are feeling the pressure to keep up with what they see on social media.

Gen Z’s risky approach to money revealed

Younger Australians are turning to an unlikely source for financial advice – one which could be creating dangerous pressures and unrealistic expectations.

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A court has ruled that Malaysian Airlines must compensate the families of eight MH370 passengers. (AP PHOTO)

Airline ordered to pay families of MH370 victims

Malaysian Airlines has been ordered by a court to pay compensation to the families of eight passengers killed when flight MH370 mysteriously disappeared.

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The RBA has sounded the alarm.

RBA sounds alarm as inflation continues its march

EDITORIAL: Economists had expected the RBA to keep rates on hold, but the bank’s tone of extreme caution will rattle some. This was the RBA sounding the alarm.

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ASIC is widening its lawsuits over the failure of the First Guardian investment fund.

ASIC sues super trustee over First Guardian collapse

In a widening series of lawsuits over the collapse of First Guardian and the Master Shield Fund, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission claims Diversa did not conduct adequate due diligence.

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RBA Governor failed to push back at suggestions the cash rate could climb to 4 per cent in 2026.

RBA might be kicking the inflation can down the road

TOM RICHARDSON: Michele Bullock failed to push back at suggestions the cash rate could climb to 4 per cent in 2026 in a horror outcome for mortgage borrowers.

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The price Aussies will pay to top up their UK pension is changing. But does the deal still makes sense, even with the higher rate?

Do rule changes still make ‘buying’ a UK pension worth it?

Big changes to accessing the highly lucrative UK State pension will have a dramatic impact on its attractiveness to Aussies making use of the scheme. But does the deal still stack up?

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RBA Governor Michele Bullock.

‘No cut on the table’: RBA chief hints at rate hikes in 2026

Michele Bullock has revealed a rate hike was discussed for 2026, after the Reserve Bank left interest rates on hold at its final meeting for 2025. NAB says a February hike is now a real possibility.

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Bapcor is behind the Autobarn, Burson, Autopro and Midas brands.

Autobarn owner takes a hammering on gloomy profit outlook

Bapcor shares have been hammered after the Autobarn owner issued its second profit downgrade in less than two months following ‘weaker trading performance in October and November’.

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RBA Governor Michele Bullock during a press conference on Tuesday following the decision to keep interest rates on hold at 3.6 per cent.

No Christmas cheers as RBA ends year on hold

Michele Bullock has slammed the door shut on further mortgage relief, admitting the Reserve Bank is “uncomfortable” about inflation as it held interest rates steady on Tuesday.

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Lynas' Malaysia processing plant in Pahang. Lynas Rare Earths

How Japan built a rare-earth supply chain without China

The 15-year effort by Japan is a model for countries now scrambling to reduce their dependence on Beijing’s critical metals.

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AI is taking over Christmas shopping.

AI is taking over Christmas shopping — and changing retail

THE ECONOMIST: AI is quietly taking over Christmas shopping — from picking gifts to reshaping how big retailers sell.

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President Donald Trump has pledged to ‘be involved’ in the regulatory fate of a transaction that could reshape the news and entertainment industries.

Trump in middle of Netflix and Paramount’s Warner fight

The US President has shattered norms by pledging to ‘be involved’ in the regulatory fate of a transaction that could reshape the news and entertainment industries.

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