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Business

Oil plunges below $US95 as the Wall Street surges as part of a worldwide stock markets rally

Wall Street surged after oil prices plunged as Donald Trump stepped back from threats to escalate the Iran conflict, easing fears of a broader disr...
9 April 2026
Scams and fraud

Smarter than your boss? Employees more likely than senior managers to spot a scam

New research shows workers are more effective in spotting scams targeting their company.
9 April 2026
Economy

Travel spending down, EV charging up as Iran outlook shifts again

Australians are still spending, but rising fuel and power bills are shifting patterns as the Middle East ceasefire resets expectations around how l...
9 April 2026
Economy

Kiwis keep rates on hold despite inflation threat

The RBNZ has kept rates on hold, prioritising supporting a weak economy even as inflation pressures build in New Zealand.
8 April 2026
Business

US stocks swing to a tiny gain ahead of 11th hour ceasefire agreement

Wall Street finished mixed after a volatile session, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edging higher before news of a two-week Middle East ceasefire broke.
8 April 2026
Business

Best day in a year as Aussie shares surge on Iran truce

Aussie shares posted their best day in about a year after a US-Iran ceasefire eased oil fears and lifted investor confidence.
8 April 2026