Trying to tame inflation with higher interest rates is dumb and unfair
Our use of interest rates to control inflation is yet another respect in which our economic system is biased against the young.
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Our use of interest rates to control inflation is yet another respect in which our economic system is biased against the young.
Australian shares are set to open higher; Nasdaq Composite also hit an intraday-high; Ray Dalio flags China, Japan may pull back from Treasuries. Follow live.
All three US equity benchmarks advanced after employers hired far fewer people than expected last month, widening the path for policyholders to hold.
Australian shares to open lower with investors awaiting August’s CPI data; oil drops below $US104 a barrel; OpenAI’s $US1.4 trillion valuation. Follow live
High pay for long hours on a rota is common on oil platforms, in mines and on container ships. It is increasingly so in another field: caring for the children of the super-rich.
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ASX 200 slips 0.4% to 8,665 as September deepens amid higher rates and oil spike; tech falls, staples edge higher amid market rout.

A hike next week is all but locked in. The post Where to invest as interest rates charge higher appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.
Even when the RBA is satisfied it has inflation under control, we should not expect rates to come down by a lot.
Australian shares are set for a muted open; US equities pare early losses; bitcoin rallies; crude settles after initial move. Follow live.

Gloom in the housing market is potentially good news for one group of property owners: long-term investors with deep pockets. ... Read More The post Landlords to profit as rental yields set to hit highest level this century appeared first on Stockhead.
The oil price is racing back towards $US100 a barrel and bond yields are at multi-decade highs but the ASX and Wall Street have barely budged.
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Guy Le Page looks at an emerging tin-tungsten-silver player in Sky Metals as it takes a simple and low-risk project ... Read More The post Guy on Rocks: Sky high potential for Tallebung tin appeared first on Stockhead.
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Highlights Australian shares are positioned for a firmer open even as weakness across US semiconductor names keeps global technology sentiment cautious. Lower Treasury yields have eased part of the pressure from Wall Street, helping offset the drag from chip and AI-linked stocks. RBA minutes and a busy domestic reporting calendar could shape sector leadership as the local session develops. Australian equities are approaching the session with a slightly firmer tone after a mixed Wall Street cl...
Highlights Australian shares are positioned for a firmer start after the local market began the week with renewed strength across major resource names. The overnight US lead was mixed, leaving local direction dependent on resources, bond yields, geopolitical developments and reporting-season reactions. Mining momentum remains an important support for the market, although softer financial shares and global event risk could keep sector performance uneven. Australian shares are approaching Tuesd...
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Highlights Australian shares face a softer opening backdrop as global risk signals and domestic rate expectations continue to shape sentiment. New Zealand equities showing relative resilience highlights how regional markets can diverge even when global cues are cautious. Sector leadership, commodity moves, interest-rate expectations and earnings updates remain central to the next Australian session. Australian shares are approaching the next session with a cautious tone, while New Zealand equ...

Australia’s most valuable private tech company has cut its growth forecast, revealing the AI product it built was too expensive ... Read More The post Canva cuts growth forecast after revealing high cost of AI appeared first on Stockhead.

A new report exposes how the tax system and Age Pension eligibility rules combine to send some part-pensioners’ incomes backwards. ... Read More The post Retirees hit by ‘unfair’ tax rates higher than top earners appeared first on Stockhead.
Australian shares are set to open lower as a wave of selling washed across Wall Street late; Dow tumbles 2pc; Microsoft, Meta results pending. Follow live.
Highlights Australian shares are set for a firmer opening as geopolitical tensions show early signs of easing. Technology sentiment remains fragile after semiconductor weakness and concern about the scale of artificial intelligence spending. Capricorn Metals, Lynas Rare Earths and several smaller resources companies enter focus following fresh corporate updates. Australian shares are preparing for a cautiously stronger start after Wall Street finished a volatile week on mixed ground and ...

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There's good reason to believe the shares will continue to find support. The post Why is the SpaceX stock price trading higher? appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.
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The world's biggest digital asset is sliding just as record-breaking IPOs and the AI boom hoover up every spare dollar. The post Why is the Bitcoin price down while shares hit highs? appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.
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Highlights High inflation erodes purchasing power rapidly, making real returns the critical measure during inflationary periods. Asset classes respond differently: cash is particularly exposed, fixed income is sensitive through the interest rate channel, and equities offer mixed, pricing-power-dependent resilience. Certain real assets and infrastructure carry inflation-linked characteristics frequently discussed in this context. The emphasis is on managing exposure and maintaining discipline ra...
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Rents had been expected to cool but have re-accelerated, exacerbating Australia’s housing crisis. ... Read More The post Rents climb higher than inflation as accommodation squeeze tightens appeared first on Stockhead.

Highlights Logistics giant benefits from resilient supply chain positioning Temporary disruptions absorbed through diversified operations Long-term infrastructure demand continues to support growth Qube shares approach record highs as investors focus on long-term logistics strength, despite temporary disruptions from geopolitical and weather-related challenges. Momentum across the australian stock market is highlighting companies with strong structural positioning, and Qube Holdings Lt...
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This tech stock is avoiding the market selloff on Friday. The post Xero shares push higher on deal with AI giant Anthropic appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.
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