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Australia's Fuel Crisis Has Become Structural, Not Temporary Iran threatens to completely close the Strait of Hormuz while Australia's government response assumes April resolution. Supply runs out mid-April.

Australia's Fuel Crisis Has Become Structural, Not Temporary

#FuelCrisis #StraitOfHormuz #AustraliaEconomy #EnergySecrity #AusNews #Breaking

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Tradies Face Fuel Crisis As Prices Threaten Small Business Survival Small business owners facing doubled fuel costs amid Middle East conflict. Australia's reliance on imports leaves tradies vulnerable to global shocks.

Tradies Face Fuel Crisis As Prices Threaten Small Business Survival

#FuelCrisis #Tradies #AustraliaEconomy #AusNews

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How a gas export tax could transform Australia
How a gas export tax could transform Australia A 25% gas export tax would drive down gas prices for Australians and collect billions of dollars that can be used to provide better, cheaper health and education services.  On this episode of Follow the Money, Rod Campbell and Ebony Bennett discuss the case for a 25% gas export tax and the New South Wales government’s ban on new coal mines. This episode was recorded on Tuesday 24 March. You can sign the Australia Institute’s petition (https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/gas_export_tax_b) calling on the federal government to make gas exporters pay their fair share. Guest: Rod Campbell, Research Director, the Australia Institute // @rodcampbell (https://bsky.app/profile/rodcampbell.bsky.social) Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebonybennett (https://bsky.app/profile/ebonybennett.bsky.social) Show notes: The case for a gas export tax, explained (https://thepoint.com.au/explainers/260323-the-case-for-a-gas-export-tax-explained) by Richard Denniss, The Point (March 2026) Tax gas exports, invest in health/aged care – new polls (https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/tax-gas-exports-invest-in-health-aged-care-new-polls/) , the Australia Institute (March 2026) What the Middle East war means for Australians and gas companies (https://australiainstitute.org.au/report/what-the-middle-east-war-means-for-australians-and-gas-companies/) , the Australia Institute (March 2026) 'No new coal or gas is a slogan, not a policy': Bowen (https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/-no-new-coal-or-gas-is-a-slogan-not-a-policy-bowen/102061144) , ABC Radio National (March 2023) SUMMER SPECIAL | President Anote Tong (https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/summer-special-president-tong/) , Follow the Money, the Australia Institute (January 2017) What we owe the water: It's time for a fossil fuel treaty (https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/what-we-owe-the-water-vantage-point-issue-4) by Kumi Naidoo, Australia Institute Press (February 2026) Theme music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au (mailto:podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au) . Subscribe to Follow the Money on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/follow-the-money/id1078781512) , Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0JOrvYNuhHOwaFuZ7PlW1d?si=e9265dc6a04d40b3) , Pocket Casts (https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/follow-the-money/2aeecbb0-b36a-0133-2e57-6dc413d6d41d) or wherever you get your favourite podcasts. Support Follow the Money: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

How a gas export tax could transform Australia: A 25% gas export tax would drive down gas prices for Australians and collect billions of dollars that can be used to provide better, cheaper health and education services.… #GasExportTax #AustraliaEconomy #EnergyPolicy #HealthFunding #EducationFunding

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How a gas export tax could transform Australia
How a gas export tax could transform Australia A 25% gas export tax would drive down gas prices for Australians and collect billions of dollars that can be used to provide better, cheaper health and education services.  On this episode of Follow the Money, Rod Campbell and Ebony Bennett discuss the case for a 25% gas export tax and the New South Wales government’s ban on new coal mines. This episode was recorded on Tuesday 24 March. You can sign the Australia Institute’s petition (https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/gas_export_tax_b) calling on the federal government to make gas exporters pay their fair share. Guest: Rod Campbell, Research Director, the Australia Institute // @rodcampbell (https://bsky.app/profile/rodcampbell.bsky.social) Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebonybennett (https://bsky.app/profile/ebonybennett.bsky.social) Show notes: The case for a gas export tax, explained (https://thepoint.com.au/explainers/260323-the-case-for-a-gas-export-tax-explained) by Richard Denniss, The Point (March 2026) Tax gas exports, invest in health/aged care – new polls (https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/tax-gas-exports-invest-in-health-aged-care-new-polls/) , the Australia Institute (March 2026) What the Middle East war means for Australians and gas companies (https://australiainstitute.org.au/report/what-the-middle-east-war-means-for-australians-and-gas-companies/) , the Australia Institute (March 2026) 'No new coal or gas is a slogan, not a policy': Bowen (https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/-no-new-coal-or-gas-is-a-slogan-not-a-policy-bowen/102061144) , ABC Radio National (March 2023) SUMMER SPECIAL | President Anote Tong (https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/summer-special-president-tong/) , Follow the Money, the Australia Institute (January 2017) What we owe the water: It's time for a fossil fuel treaty (https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/what-we-owe-the-water-vantage-point-issue-4) by Kumi Naidoo, Australia Institute Press (February 2026) Theme music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au (mailto:podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au) . Subscribe to Follow the Money on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/follow-the-money/id1078781512) , Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0JOrvYNuhHOwaFuZ7PlW1d?si=e9265dc6a04d40b3) , Pocket Casts (https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/follow-the-money/2aeecbb0-b36a-0133-2e57-6dc413d6d41d) or wherever you get your favourite podcasts. Support Follow the Money: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

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How a gas export tax could transform Australia
How a gas export tax could transform Australia A 25% gas export tax would drive down gas prices for Australians and collect billions of dollars that can be used to provide better, cheaper health and education services.  On this episode of Follow the Money, Rod Campbell and Ebony Bennett discuss the case for a 25% gas export tax and the New South Wales government’s ban on new coal mines. This episode was recorded on Tuesday 24 March. You can sign the Australia Institute’s petition (https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/gas_export_tax_b) calling on the federal government to make gas exporters pay their fair share. Guest: Rod Campbell, Research Director, the Australia Institute // @rodcampbell (https://bsky.app/profile/rodcampbell.bsky.social) Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebonybennett (https://bsky.app/profile/ebonybennett.bsky.social) Show notes: The case for a gas export tax, explained (https://thepoint.com.au/explainers/260323-the-case-for-a-gas-export-tax-explained) by Richard Denniss, The Point (March 2026) Tax gas exports, invest in health/aged care – new polls (https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/tax-gas-exports-invest-in-health-aged-care-new-polls/) , the Australia Institute (March 2026) What the Middle East war means for Australians and gas companies (https://australiainstitute.org.au/report/what-the-middle-east-war-means-for-australians-and-gas-companies/) , the Australia Institute (March 2026) 'No new coal or gas is a slogan, not a policy': Bowen (https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/-no-new-coal-or-gas-is-a-slogan-not-a-policy-bowen/102061144) , ABC Radio National (March 2023) SUMMER SPECIAL | President Anote Tong (https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/summer-special-president-tong/) , Follow the Money, the Australia Institute (January 2017) What we owe the water: It's time for a fossil fuel treaty (https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/what-we-owe-the-water-vantage-point-issue-4) by Kumi Naidoo, Australia Institute Press (February 2026) Theme music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au (mailto:podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au) . Subscribe to Follow the Money on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/follow-the-money/id1078781512) , Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0JOrvYNuhHOwaFuZ7PlW1d?si=e9265dc6a04d40b3) , Pocket Casts (https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/follow-the-money/2aeecbb0-b36a-0133-2e57-6dc413d6d41d) or wherever you get your favourite podcasts. Support Follow the Money: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

How a gas export tax could transform Australia: A 25% gas export tax would drive down gas prices for Australians and collect billions of dollars that can be used to provide better, cheaper health and education services.… #GasExportTax #AustraliaEconomy #EnergyPolicy #HealthFunding #EducationFunding

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Australia's Impossible Choice: The Cost of Economic Vulnerability The RBA raises rates as inflation pressures collide with recession risk. For Australian households already strained by rising mortgages and fuel costs, the choices are all painful.

Australia's Impossible Choice: The Cost of Economic Vulnerability

#RBA #InterestRates #AustraliaEconomy #MortgageRates #AusNews

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War with Iran isn't just a headline, it could directly hit your wallet, your fuel costs, and Australia's property market:  https://f.mtr.cool/ubtenoymeh

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Any takers for Australian green iron? 12 March 2026 (IEEFA Australia): Australia is ideally placed to capitalise on rapidly emerging markets for green iron and counter forecast declines in its key commodity exports, according to a briefin...

Any takers for Australian green iron?
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Rate Rise Fears Mount as Oil Shock Puts RBA on Alert Three major Australian banks now predict interest rate hikes in March and May as oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions. What it means for your mortgage.

Rate Rise Fears Mount as Oil Shock Puts RBA on Alert

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Australia: Rising petrol prices in Qld, nationwide inflation concerns, NZ experiences 6.0 earthquake near Christ Church. #NaturalDisasters #AustraliaEconomy https://fefd.link/khRcM

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Why the RBA is so quick to raise rates | Follow the Money
Why the RBA is so quick to raise rates | Follow the Money With inflation driven by Christmas holidays and data centres for artificial intelligence, the RBA didn’t need to raise the interest rate this week, argues Matt Grudnoff. On this episode highlight of Follow the Money, Matt Grudnoff joins Ebony Bennett to discuss why the Reserve Bank of Australia is so cautious about cutting rates, yet so quick to hike them up. Guest: Matt Grudnoff, Senior Economist, the Australia Institute Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute Get our latest analysis sent to you via our fortnightly newsletter! 📧 https://theaus.in/newsletter_signup Help us make more videos like this by becoming a supporter: ❤️ https://theaus.in/donateYT

Why the RBA is so quick to raise rates | Follow the Money: With inflation driven by Christmas holidays and data centres for artificial intelligence, the RBA didn’t need to raise the interest rate this week, argues Matt Grudnoff.

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Why the RBA is so quick to raise rates | Follow the Money
Why the RBA is so quick to raise rates | Follow the Money With inflation driven by Christmas holidays and data centres for artificial intelligence, the RBA didn’t need to raise the interest rate this week, argues Matt Grudnoff. On this episode highlight of Follow the Money, Matt Grudnoff joins Ebony Bennett to discuss why the Reserve Bank of Australia is so cautious about cutting rates, yet so quick to hike them up. Guest: Matt Grudnoff, Senior Economist, the Australia Institute Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute Get our latest analysis sent to you via our fortnightly newsletter! 📧 https://theaus.in/newsletter_signup Help us make more videos like this by becoming a supporter: ❤️ https://theaus.in/donateYT

Why the RBA is so quick to raise rates | Follow the Money: With inflation driven by Christmas holidays and data centres for artificial intelligence, the RBA didn’t need to raise the interest rate this week, argues Matt Grudnoff.

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Why the RBA is so quick to raise rates | Follow the Money
Why the RBA is so quick to raise rates | Follow the Money With inflation driven by Christmas holidays and data centres for artificial intelligence, the RBA didn’t need to raise the interest rate this week, argues Matt Grudnoff. On this episode highlight of Follow the Money, Matt Grudnoff joins Ebony Bennett to discuss why the Reserve Bank of Australia is so cautious about cutting rates, yet so quick to hike them up. Guest: Matt Grudnoff, Senior Economist, the Australia Institute Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute Get our latest analysis sent to you via our fortnightly newsletter! 📧 https://theaus.in/newsletter_signup Help us make more videos like this by becoming a supporter: ❤️ https://theaus.in/donateYT

Why the RBA is so quick to raise rates | Follow the Money #RBA #InterestRates #Economics #Inflation #AustraliaEconomy

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Why Australia Will Never Run Out of Money Australia will never run out of money. Discover how MMT busts deficit myths and why citizens must demand bold reform now.

Why Australia Will Never Run Out of Money
#AustraliaEconomy, #DollarSovereignty, #MMT, #SocialJustice
Australia will never run out of money. Discover how MMT busts deficit myths and why citizens must demand bold reform now.
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Australian government to cut 500 'nuisance' tariffs - Yes Punjab News Australia to remove 500 nuisance tariffs by July 2026; CPI hits 12-month high at 2.8%, boosting economic reform focus.

Australian government to cut 500 'nuisance' tariffs yespunjab.com?p=156822

#AustraliaEconomy #TariffCuts #NuisanceTariffs #TradeReforms #JimChalmers #DonFarrell #AustralianInflation #CPIUpdate #EconomicProductivity #FreeTradeAustralia

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RBA set to cut rates 25 bps to 3.60% on August 12, one more cut likely this year - Reuters Poll By Veronica Dudei Maia Khongwir BENGALURU (Reuters) -The Reserve Bank of Australia will cut its cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.60% on August 12, according to economists polled by Reuters, who have not changed their rate views. Inflation fell to 2.1% last quarter, a near-four year low and close to the lower band of the RBA’s target range of 2%-3%, giving the RBA what it needs to continue cutting rates after a rare split decision to pause last month that surprised markets. The unemployment rate rose to a 3-1/2-year high of 4.3% in June. Together with slow domestic demand, this suggests a need for less restrictive monetary policy in an economy where household spending accounts for over 50% of growth. All 40 respondents in the August 4-7 Reuters poll expected the central bank to cut its official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.60% on August 12. "Q2 inflation data was no worse than feared and the softer June labour force report we saw recently is more than enough to get your 25 basis point rate cut. It would seem the RBA’s recent concerns about inflation were perhaps a little bit overdone," said Andrew Ticehurst, senior economist at Nomura. Over 90% of respondents who had views on rates until year-end, 35 of 38, predicted another 25 basis point cut next quarter, bringing the cash rate to 3.35% by end-December. Two said 3.10% and one predicted rates would be 3.60%. All of Australia’s major banks - ANZ, CBA, NAB and Westpac - expected rates to be 3.35% at the end of this year. Median forecasts showed one additional rate cut by end-March to 3.10%, with rates then expected to remain steady through 2026. (Other stories from the August Reuters global economic poll) Don't miss out on the next big opportunity! Stay ahead of the curve with ProPicks – 6 model portfolios fueled by AI stock picks with a stellar performance this year.. In 2024 alone, ProPicks' AI identified 2 stocks that surged over 150%, 4 additional stocks that leaped over 30%, and 3 more that climbed over 25%. That's an impressive track record. With portfolios tailored for Dow stocks, S&P stocks, Tech Stocks, and Mid Cap stocks, you can explore various wealth-building strategies. So if CBA is on your watchlist, it could be very wise to know whether or not it made the ProPicks lists.

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Australia June retail sales jump as discounts, Nintendo Switch lure shoppers SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian retail sales surged in June as the launch of Nintendo’s Switch 2 and discounting at the end of the financial year drew consumers back to the shops, though sales volumes for the second quarter as a whole were subdued. Raising hopes that a long-awaited recovery in consumption could be on the way, retail sales jumped 1.2% in June from May, when they rose 0.5%, data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed. That was well above forecasts of a 0.4% increase and marked a second straight month of gains as well as the biggest monthly climb since March 2022. "After steady growth throughout the year, mid-year sales events increased spending on discretionary items like furniture, electrical goods and clothing items," said Robert Ewing, the bureau’s head of business statistics. "Turnover for electrical and gaming retailers was lifted further by the much-anticipated launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, which delivered record sales." The data is not expected to have much impact on interest rate policy. Investors are pricing in a near-certain chance that the Reserve Bank of Australia could lower its cash rate of 3.85% by a quarter-point next month. Rates are seen bottoming out near 3.1% by early next year. The RBA has cut interest rates by 50 basis points since February, but consumers have stayed stubbornly frugal, choosing to save windfalls from tax cuts rather than spending. Thursday’s report showed sales gained across the board, except for spending at cafes and restaurants. Spending on household goods items jumped 2.3% while spending at department stores surged 1.9%. It was the last set of data for the retail sales series, which will be replaced by a monthly household spending indicator that covers 68% of household consumption, more than double the retail survey. With valuations skyrocketing in 2024, many investors are uneasy putting more money into stocks. Unsure where to invest next? Get access to our proven portfolios and discover high-potential opportunities. In 2024 alone, ProPicks AI identified 2 stocks that surged over 150%, 4 additional stocks that leaped over 30%, and 3 more that climbed over 25%. That's an impressive track record. With portfolios tailored for Dow stocks, S&P stocks, Tech stocks, and Mid Cap stocks, you can explore various wealth-building strategies.

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Australia jobs unexpectedly dip in May but unemployment holds steady SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian employment dipped in May after solid gains the previous month, data showed on Thursday, though full-time jobs jumped and the jobless rate held steady in a sign of continued resilience in the labour market. Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed net employment dipped 2,500 in May from April, when they rose a revised 87,600. That was below market forecasts for a 22,500 increase, though the series has been very volatile in recent months. The jobless rate held at 4.1%, where it has been for over a year now. The participation rate dipped slightly to 67.0%. Other details of the report were strong, with full-time jobs rising 38,700 in May and hours worked rebounding by a solid 1.3%, after a flat April. There was little market reaction as the report did not move the dial on policy easing expectations from the Reserve Bank of Australia. Swaps imply a 65% probability for a quarter-point rate cut in July, more or less the same as before. "The drop in jobs does not reflect a sudden reversal of the labour market’s fortunes," said Kar Chong Low, an economist at Oxford Economics Australia "Instead, part of the fall reflects normalisation following exceptionally strong growth in April. Similarly, the rebound in hours worked, the tick down in underemployment, and the jump in full-time work show firms are still demanding workers’ time." The RBA has already cut interest rates twice since February to 3.85% as inflation slowed to the target band of 2-3%. However, consumers have stayed stubbornly frugal and economic growth has remained subdued, with U.S. tariffs and geopolitical conflicts darkening the economic outlook. All of that argues for more policy easing from the RBA in the months ahead, with investors expecting a total easing of 70 basis points by the end of the year. In the meantime, the labour market has proved to be resilient. The unemployment rate remains low at 4.1% and job advertisements are stabilising above pre-COVID levels. Wages have been well-behaved, with growth in the private sector mostly subdued. The central bank is expecting the unemployment rate to peak just a little higher at 4.3% this cycle.

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Fair Work Commission raises min. wage to $24.10/hr in Jul, surpassing gov't forecasted infl. rate. Stay updated with our Aus news live blog & morning newsletter! #AustraliaEconomy https://fefd.link/s0dTQ

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🇦🇺 Albanian Gov't introduces "Future Made in Australia" legislation, focusing on industrial growth & innovation. #AustraliaEconomy https://fefd.link/0gfxp

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Judo Bank predicts RBA interest rate hikes thrice in 2024, leading to highest rates since 2007. #AustraliaEconomy https://fefd.link/PhMQj

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Australia's consumer sentiment hits six-month low due to tariff war; Westpac-Melbourne Institute data reveals a decline in the index. 🏛️📉 #AustraliaEconomy https://fefd.link/Il3Oe

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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Tariff tensions, China signals firm response * Proposed U.S. shipping rules could disrupt trade and ports, industry warns - From April 17 * Chinese stocks higher as state support lifts sentiment * Deutsche Bank is now forecasting a 50bp RBA rate cut in May * Global turmoil raises chances of larger RBNZ rate cut - meeting tomorrow * Australia business confidence (March 2025) -3.0 (prior -1.0) * More - China’s Huijin vows to act as market stabiliser, boost long-term share buying * PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.2038 (vs. estimate at 7.3321) * China commerce ministry: China will never accept the “blackmail nature” of the US * PBoC says it will provide lending support to China state fund Huijin if needed * Recap - Chinese state firms pledge support for markets amid tariff-driven selloff * China will Increase the proportion of insurance funds invested in the stock market * Australia: Westpac/Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index(April) -6% m/m (prior +4%) * Japan's Nikkei rockets higher, up 6% * Trump will undergo his annual physical exam on Friday, April 11 * Japan to tap Economy Minister Akazawa for U.S. trade talks: FNN * US energy Sec Wright heads to Middle East for a 2 week visit * China state investment Chengtong says will increase holdings safeguard market stability * Fed's Goolsbee on 'almost unprecedented situation' - anxiety - warns of high inflation * Moody’s: Tariff shock sends global business sentiment into crisis territory * US Chamber of Commerce weighing a lawsuit to block new Trump global tariffs * U.S. 10-year Treasury futures fall another 10 ticks in wake of sharp reversal * ICYMI - "Global bank chiefs hold talks over Trump tariffs crisis" * New Zealand NZIER Business Confidence (Q1 2025) 19% (vs. prior 16%) * Iran and the US are planning to meet in Oman on Saturday * Bessent says expects no trade deals by April 9, tariffs to hit then * BoA slashes target - warns Trump tariffs could shave 10% off 2025 S&P 500 earnings * Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: A fake headline takes the market for a ride * Bessent says Japan's non-tariff trade barriers are quite high * Gundlach says “no way” tariffs delay is going to happen, Trump will keep this going * Trade ideas thread - Tuesday, 8 April, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas Markets across Asia remained on edge Tuesday as escalating U.S.-China trade tensions triggered moves in currencies and weighed on investor confidence. China vowed to "resolutely take countermeasures" after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose an additional 50% tariff on Chinese goods. Beijing warned it would "fight until the end" if Washington presses ahead, further intensifying fears of a global trade war. In response to market instability, China's state-owned investment arms, including Central Huijin, announced increased equity purchases to help shore up confidence. The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) pledged lending support to Huijin if needed, reinforcing its role as a market “stabiliser.” Meanwhile, China’s yuan slid to its lowest level since 2023, with the offshore yuan touching a two-month low. The PBoC has allowed a near-linear depreciation in the onshore yuan, CNY, in recent days, breaking the symbolic 7.2 level—long seen as a line in the sand—signaling a policy shift and sending a message to Washington. In the U.S., Federal Reserve official Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee expressed growing concern that escalating tariffs could reignite inflation and disrupt supply chains, echoing conditions last seen during the 2021–22 inflation surge. While hard economic data remains resilient, Goolsbee said rising uncertainty is clouding the outlook. In Australia, the tariff shock has started to bite into the data. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index fell 6% in April, its sharpest drop in nearly two years, retreating from a three-year high. Households cited growing concern over the economic outlook and personal finances. Business conditions remained largely steady in March, according to NAB, although the survey was conducted before the latest tariff developments. Deutsche Bank now expects the Reserve Bank of Australia to deliver a 50 basis point rate cut in May, up from its earlier forecast of 25 bps, in anticipation of mounting economic headwinds. *** EUR/USD has been a more, bouncing from late US time lows circa 1.0900 to highs around 1.0980. GBP, AUD, NZD and CAD have all also shown some strength, USD/JPY yen backed off from 148.00 to be under 147.40 as I post. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.

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S&P/ASX 200 tumbles 6%, returns to 2023 levels; Aussie dollar plummets, impacting travelers. #AustraliaEconomy https://fefd.link/9JGoa

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Trump tariffs to slow Australia’s economy, Treasurer says SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia will be able to manage the direct impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs but economic growth will take a hit as the U.S. and Chinese economies slow, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Monday. "We expect more manageable impacts on the Australian economy, but we still do expect Australian GDP to take a hit and we expect there to be an impact on prices here as well," he said in a press conference, after releasing economic modelling that predicted a 0.1% fall in gross domestic product in 2025. The modelling also forecast a 0.2% increase in inflation, which currently sits at 2.4%. Chalmers said the government expected U.S. and Chinese growth to take "big hits" as a result of a global trade war triggered by Trump’s tariff regime. "The damage being done by the tariffs decision is now very clear for all to see," he said.

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Australian Raygun's Olympic mishap sparks reaction; youth crime & economic debate unfolds #AustraliaEconomy https://fefd.link/Z3mvN

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Big jump for the Australian March Manufacturing PMI, final comes in at 52.1 (prior 50.4) Australia S&P Global PMI Manufacturing Marcah 2025, final: 52.1 * preliminary was 52.6 * prior was 50.4 Commentary from the Caixin report: * “March's manufacturing PMI data brought positive news with indications of the strongest improvement in manufacturing sector conditions in nearly twoand-a-half years. The latest expansions of goods new orders and output represented a nascent recovery of the sector. That said, some forward-looking indicators brought conflicting signals regarding growth in the coming months with the level of business confidence notably having eased in March. * "Overall, it was encouraging to see the rise in demand driving the fastest rise in employment in two years. Firms were also seen willing to backfill positions that were left empty previously in anticipation of higher future production. Additionally, restocking at manufacturers were also observed in the latest survey period. "Turning to prices, the reduction in selling price inflation is a positive development, but the squeeze on margins amid another steep rise in input prices will need to be monitored.” The big event coming in Australia is the Reserve Bank of Australia decision: expected to leave its cash rate on hold today: * CBA expects RBA on hold this week, with a more dovish tone * Poll shows expectations are for the Reserve Bank of Australia to stay on hold * Westpac sees April RBA meeting as ‘dead rubber’, still eyes May rate cut * Goldman Sachs moves its RBA rate cut forecast from April to May For a normative take: * Reserve Bank of Australia should cut now - "Global Economic Outlook Goes Into a Tailspin" Due at 2.30 pm Sydney time / 0330 GMT / 2330 US Eastern time This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.

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