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Can the government claim a win from the RBA cut?
On Tuesday afternoon, the Reserve Bank cut interest rates the first time since 2020, after 13 consecutive hikes between May 2022 and November 2023. Treasurer Jim Chalmers welcomed the cut, saying it's a relief “Australians need and deserve”.
But RBA governor Michelle Bullock has warned not to expect further cuts and given the impact on mortgage repayments will be modest, how much political mileage can the government hope for?
After DeepSeek: How China outsmarted America
The arrival of DeepSeek wiped more than $1 trillion off the value of America’s tech firms, topping the country from its unquestioned position at the forefront of the global AI race. The fact that a relatively small disruptor from China could cause such damage raises serious questions about everything Silicon Valley wants us to believe about artificial intelligence.
Today, Emily Barrett on the DeepSeek crash, and what it means for the present day tech titans.
How Trump pushed bitcoin to record highs
Crypto is skyrocketing, ever since Donald Trump won the US election. Trump is set to lead the most pro-crypto administration ever, promising a crypto advisory council and appointing a prominent pro-crypto hedge fund manager as his pick for Treasury secretary.
His campaign received considerable donations from the crypto industry, who hope he’ll come good on his promise to create a national bitcoin stockpile.
The Australian journo on 'catch and kill' for Trump
As Donald Trump zeroed in on his successful 2016 run to the presidency, he began to engage in what is called “capture and kill” journalism. Trump and his lawyers developed relationships with journalists, who were allegedly prepared to track down damaging stories aboutTrump, and then take money to ensure they would never be printed.
Today, managing editor of The Saturday Paper Emily Barrett on the Australian who built a reputation as one of the best at “catch and kill” in America – and how he’s ended up being central to Donald Trump’s trial in New York
Is this a new era for the Reserve Bank?
The RBA’s first decision of 2024 marked a new era of transparency. After announcing an interest rate pause, governor Michele Bullock hosted a candid press conference where the board’s decision was allowed to be questioned for the first time.
Today, Emily Barrett on whether the changes to the RBA will make a difference to everyday Australians.