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Millions of Aussies will be closely watching the figures released on Wednesday. NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

EconomyPremiumKey figure to decide August rate cut

The RBA’s next interest rate cut hangs on Wednesday’s crucial inflation figures, with economists predicting the magic number that could lead to rate relief for millions of Aussies.

Cameron Micallef

Investors on Wall Street are watching the US central bank after the start of its two-day meeting. (AP PHOTO)

MarketsPremiumWall Street slips as earnings results released

US stocks have closed lower as investors monitor corporate earnings results and a Federal Reserve meeting.

Chuck Mikolajczak

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MarketsPremiumCautious investors lift ASX 200

ASX clawed back early losses to finish slightly higher on Tuesday, as patient traders wait for key economic data to be released on Wednesday.

Cameron Micallef

Emyria executive director Michael Winlo.

BiotechCommentsPremiumEmyria expands MDMA national reach with new Brisbane clinic

WA biotech Emyria will deliver its MDMA-based therapy aimed at treating post-traumatic stress disorder to Brisbane patients after inking a deal with a national mental health hospital operator.

Cheyanne Enciso

Europe's broad STOXX 600 was up 0.6 per cent following Monday's sell-off. (EPA PHOTO)

MarketsPremiumGlobal shares mixed as markets count tariff costs

A rebound in European stocks has offset lower Asian markets, while relief over the US-EU trade deal turns to caution about the Trump tariffs' potential impact.

Nell Mackenzie and Wayne Cole

The S&P/ASX200 index moved into positive territory in the last 40 minutes of trading. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

MarketsPremiumAussie shares edge higher ahead of inflation readout

The ASX200 has climbed into the green in session's final hour, with traders seeming to tread carefully ahead of an important consumer price report.

Derek Rose

Sir Michael Hill’s death was announced to the market on Tuesday.

RetailComments‘More than a jeweller’: Sir Michael Hill dies, aged 86

Sir Michael Hill, founder of his eponymous jewellery brand, has died aged 86.

Cheyanne Enciso

Woodside Energy is taking operating control of gas production in Bass Strait.

EnergyCommentsWoodside takes control of Bass Strait gas

By assuming operating control of east coast’s Australia most important energy source from ExxonMobil, Woodside takes responsibility for the Bass Strait gas production assets and associated gas plants.

Sean Smith

Liontown’s Kathleen Valley project.

MiningLiontown readies for ‘transition year’ in FY26

Liontown Resources expects FY26 will be a ‘transition year’ as it moves underground at Kathleen Valley in the northern Goldfields and awaits a sustained rebound in prices for the key battery material.

Daniel Newell

Investors on Wall Street are focused on the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting. (AP PHOTO)

MarketsPremiumWall Street closes mixed following choppy trading

US stocks have closed mostly higher as investors cheered a trade deal with the European Union.

Chuck Mikolajczak

Chris Marco arrives for his Supreme Court trial in Perth.

Courts & JusticePremiumAlleged WA fraudster called ‘illusionist’ during trial

Chris Marco is at the centre of WA’s biggest fraud case in recent years, accused of deceiving more than 100 people who entrusted him with more than $250 million to deploy into high-returning investments.

Sean Smith

The ASX had a good day after Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the EU. Gaye Gerard / NewsWire

MarketsPremiumASX jumps on the latest Trump deal

Australian shares have bounced back as major banks recover and Trump’s EU trade deal boosts investor confidence across global markets.

Cameron Micallef

Emyria executive director Michael Winlo.

BiotechCommentsPremiumEmyria in MDMA national rollout bid following landmark deal

WA biotech Emyria says it’s in talks with other major Australian insurers to fund the use of MDMA-based therapy to treat post-traumatic stress disorder following a landmark deal with Medibank.

Cheyanne Enciso

The Australian dollar could surge on US-China trade talks. NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

MarketsPremiumAussie dollar climbs to 9-month high

Record-breaking Aussie dollar could smash through 66 cents this week as markets await make-or-break trade deals and inflation data.

Cameron Micallef

Andrew Ellison.

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Company run by Ellison’s brother collapses after MinRes cut

Resource Development Group has collapsed into administration after parent company Mineral Resources decided to stop extending an interest-free line of credit totalling more than $135 million.

Adrian Rauso

The Australian share market was up after the US and European Union struck a trade deal. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

MarketsPremiumAustralian shares gain as deal averts trade war fears

The ASX200 rose 0.4 per cent after the US and the European Union reached a trade deal, while shares in uranium miner Boss Energy plunged more than 40 per cent.

Derek Rose

Departing Boss Energy managing director and chief executive Duncan Craib

MiningPremiumMore than $600m wiped out in Honeymoon bloodbath

Shares in uranium miner Boss Energy have been nuked just days after its boss resigned.

Adrian Rauso

Mew WiseTech Global CEO Zubin Appoo.

CEOsCommentsWhite lieutenant lands CEO role at WiseTech

WiseTech Global has elevated a key lieutenant of billionaire founder Richard White to chief executive to lead the logistics software giant out of a tumultuous 12 months.

Daniel Newell

MSCI's broadest index of regional shares ended 0.3 per cent weaker on Monday. (AP PHOTO)

MarketsPremiumEuropean stocks gain after US-EU strike trade deal

A trade agreement between the US and the EU has given European shares a modest boost at the start of an action-packed week for global markets.

Marc Jones

Shares in Deckers Outdoor surged on the back of the popularity of UGG boots and a strong quarter. (AP PHOTO)

MarketsPremiumS&P 500, Nasdaq strong; Deckers soars on UGG demand

Shares in Deckers Outdoor surged following a strong quarter for the maker of UGG boots.

Noel Randewich

The ASX reckons more than $200 billion is now invested in ETFs — a 20-fold increase over the past decade.

Your MoneyCommentsThe one type of ETF you really should avoid

With exchange-traded funds increasing in popularity, investors are being warned about the risks of pouring money into one particular investment vehicle.

Nick Bruining

Amassing a massive share portfolio is the goal. But what happens when you want to sell the shares? What are the tax implications and how much capital gains tax will you pay?

Bruining Q+ACommentsPremiumHow can I leave a $1.16m share portfolio to my grandkids?

Q+A: Amassing a massive share portfolio is the goal. But what happens when you want to sell the shares? What are the tax implications and how much capital gains tax will you pay?

Nick Bruining

Shares in Deckers Outdoor surged on the back of the popularity of UGG boots and a strong quarter. (AP PHOTO)

MarketsPremiumS&P 500, Nasdaq strong; Deckers soars on UGG demand

Shares in Deckers Outdoor surged following a strong quarter for the maker of UGG boots.

Noel Randewich

The ASX 200 fell for the third straight day of trading. NewsWire / Christian Gilles

MarketsPremiumASX drops on banks and miners

Falling iron ore prices and profit taking on the major banks drove the ASX lower on Friday for the third straight trading day.

Cameron Micallef