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Wall Street sets another record after US stocks tick higher
Wall Street is pushing higher, but uncertainty around the Iran war and rising oil prices is keeping investors cautious about what comes next.
17 April 2026
'Two-speed’ housing market tipped to slow as higher rates bite
Australia’s housing market is stronger than expected, but higher rates and new affordability pressures are expected to slow price growth over the n...
17 April 2026
Farmers to get fertiliser faster as imports streamlined
The federal government has moved to speed up fertiliser imports as Middle East conflict strains supply chains, while a major refinery fire in Geelo...
16 April 2026
Aussies want electric cars to save money
Rising petrol prices are making electric vehicles more appealing, with fuel savings becoming the biggest reason Australians are considering the swi...
16 April 2026
Petrol prices inflate March spending ahead of expected slowdown
Older Australians and a 23% jump in transport costs pumped up the spending of Australian households in March, but CBA economists say a slowdown is ...
16 April 2026
Unemployment rate steady despite Iran war risks
Effects of the Iran war have not yet caused a spike in Australia's unemployment rate, but the newest labour force figures are unlikely to lessen th...
16 April 2026