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Aussie dollar up on huge ceasefire news
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (457+ words) The Australian share market has come bursting out of the blocks on Wednesday to broad gains as a potential two-week ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran takes the sting out of oil prices. In the first hour of trading,…...
WA’s $9.3b in February amid rate hikes, higher inflation
1+ day, 38+ min ago (346+ words) Cheyanne is a business reporter at The West Australian. Prior to joining the team in Perth, she spent nine months at the Pilbara News, covering general news, council, court and sports. Cheyanne holds a double major in Journalism and Global…...
With most ahead on mortgages, who is the RBA squeezing?
22+ hour, 3+ min ago (398+ words) Daniel Newell has almost 20 years' experience in print and digital journalism. His career started with roles as a senior reporter in Geraldton and an editor in Kalgoorlie. He spent eight years as deputy editor of a suite of 11 newspapers in…...
War puts world on road to higher prices, slower growth
23+ hour, 35+ min ago (27+ words) Even if "the Middle East conflict is swiftly resolved, the head of the International Monetary Fund says all roads now lead to higher prices and slower growth....
Oil gains as world waits on Trump’s next move against Iran
1+ day, 24+ min ago (29+ words) Donald Trump has publicly criticised Australia for not providing support during the Iran conflict, singling out the country alongside South Korea and NATO members during a global news conference....
Wall Street rises amid Mideast resolution hopes
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (26+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs....
Staggering toll of cost of living pressures
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (306+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs. Australians say they are in a worse financial position than a year ago, as…...
Consumer spending and confidence in the spotlight
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (368+ words) Analysts and governments will pore over latest economic data this week for more insight into the devastating impact of soaring fuel prices on the nation. Economists will be keeping an eye on consumer spending and confidence data released over the…...
Recession can still be averted but much depends on war
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (434+ words) John Flint is a Walkley Award winning investigative journalist. His reports have had a positive impact on people and communities. He holds a special interest in social justice issues. Before migrating to Australia, John worked in the UK and Hong…...
Westpac boss warns ‘a chance of a recession’ as rates rise
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (616+ words) Cheyanne is a business reporter at The West Australian. Prior to joining the team in Perth, she spent nine months at the Pilbara News, covering general news, council, court and sports. Cheyanne holds a double major in Journalism and Global…...