JP Morgan chief economist Ben Jarman says the US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell acknowledged the uncertainty brought on by the Middle East war and the FOMC didn't want to "pin themselves into any corners, giving themselves max flexibility" for any hits to growth or rising inflation.
Wednesday finance with Daniel Ziffer
Both BHP and Woodside have new bosses, in a changing of the guard in corporate Australia
Millions of home borrowers face more pain as costs rise at the pump
According to research from Roy Morgan, the latest interest rate rise from the Reserve Bank could leave more than 1.4 million home borrowers at risk of mortgage stress once the rate increases are passed through.
More sellers turning a profit than at any other time in the past 15 years
More sellers of residential houses and units in capital cities are turning a profit than at any other time in the past 15 years, according to Domain.
Robyn Denholm urges government to incentivise the private sector to invest in R&D
The chair of EV company Tesla chaired the independent panel overseeing Australia's first review into research and development in decades. Robyn Denholm unpacks her key findings with Kirsten Aiken.
Third rate hike in May isn't off the table, says Westpac chief economist
The Reserve Bank has lifted the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points as the war in the Middle East sends oil, gas, and petrol prices soaring.
Mortgage repayments surge as RBA governor refuses to rule out recession
The Reserve Bank has lifted the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points as the war in the Middle East sends oil, gas, and petrol prices soaring.
Tuesday Finance with Alan Kohler
Surprisingly, the Australian Dollar fell, and the share market tracked upwards when today’s interest rate increase was announced by the Reserve Bank. Alan Kohler has the details.
As fuel pressures mount, NAB calls on farmers and regional businesses to reach out for support
NAB business care executive, Care Olivia Brosca, says a number of customers are already reporting that they have been impacted by energy disruption from the Middle East war.
The cost of taming inflation could be crashing the economy, says HSBC economist
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham says Australia needs to have a downturn to solve its inflation problem.
Could Middle East war lead to fuel rationing?
Experts say we should prepare for the possibility the war in the Middle East will force Australia to start rationing fuel.
Monday Finance with Alan Kohler
The local share market retreated again today as anxiety, but not panic, continued to grip global investors. Alan Kohler has the details.
ASX slips as war rattles global stocks, RBA rate hike looms — as it happened
Global investors are still rotating out of shares as the Iranian conflict continues and rising oil prices stoke inflation fears, but locally the ASX has finished down just 0.4pc. Look back at how the trading session unfolded.
Consequences of Iran war go beyond petrol pump for Labor
If the instability in the Middle East keeps energy markets volatile, the economic and political consequences will extend far beyond the petrol pump.
What will Australia's relaxed fuel standards mean for consumers?
The federal government's temporary easing of fuel standards will see 200 million litres of "dirty" fuel injected into the domestic market. Should drivers be worried?
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What does Katy Perry's loss in the High Court mean for her business?
Australian fashion designer Katie Perry has won her long-running trademark battle against pop star Katy Perry, but questions about whether the singer will be able to sell her clothing merchandise as part of any future tours remain.
Chalmers and his boffins face some tough budget decisions due to Iran
The war against Iran threatens to have a destabilising impact on this year's federal budget.
The US is no longer directing the war against Iran
If there ever was a strategy behind Donald Trump's decision to blow up the Middle East, it is lying in tatters as the second week of the Iran war draws to a close.
Friday Finance with David Chau
The Australian share market has plummeted by more than 6 per cent since war broke out in the Middle East, while the ACCC has expressed concerns that Australia's petrol retailers might be overcharging, as finance presenter David Chau explains.
'Move on and be a good corporate citizen for once,' analyst tells Qantas
Qantas agrees to settle a class action related to flight credits issued during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ASX follows Wall Street down as oil hits $US100 per barrel — as it happened
The ASX 200 has finished the trading week in negative fashion after a mostly flat Friday the 13th. It followed the Dow Jones, which fell sharply overnight as the price of oil hit $US100 a barrel. Look back on the day's events and insights on the ABC News markets blog.