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Trump’s Going Shopping in Your Backyard

Charlie Ormond

Australian critical minerals firms return from DC with promises of US government stakes. Is it enough to break China’s stranglehold?

Oil Teetering Ahead of OPEC+

Murray Dawes

Oil tumbles to its steepest weekly loss in over three months, with Brent and WTI sliding as traders brace for an OPEC+ supply surge.
In the U.S, the government shutdown begins, but markets power higher. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit fresh records again.
And in Australia, BHP–China iron ore tensions shake resource names, even as banks and healthcare drive the ASX 200 higher.

Iron Ore: Australia’s Golden Goose Gets ‘Clucky’

James Cooper

Iron ore exports to China have been the golden goose that’s laid a fortune for Australia’s economy over the last two decades. But fortune comes with a price… For Australia, that means little independence.

What’s China’s Larger Game with BHP?

Charlie Ormond

China has banned BHP iron ore. Many have dismissed this as a short-term negotiating tactic and moved past the story. But here is why you should consider it again.

Commodities

Oil and Gas: The Warren Buffett Trade

James Cooper

It’s no secret that Buffett is wary about the lofty valuations in today’s global markets. Selling large slabs in companies like Bank of America. Yet, Buffett is still buying some small pockets of the market: Oil.

China has banned BHP iron ore. Many have dismissed this as a short-term negotiating tactic and moved past the story. But here is why you should consider it again.

Second richest country on earth feels poor – Exploring the paradox

Brian Chu

The latest UBS Global Wealth Report reveals that Australia is the second wealthiest nation based on median net wealth. The lived reality for many Australians suggest otherwise. How do we reconcile the disconnect?

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Technology

What’s China’s Larger Game with BHP?

Charlie Ormond

China has banned BHP iron ore. Many have dismissed this as a short-term negotiating tactic and moved past the story. But here is why you should consider it again.

What’s China’s Larger Game with BHP?

Charlie Ormond

China has banned BHP iron ore. Many have dismissed this as a short-term negotiating tactic and moved past the story. But here is why you should consider it again.

Powell Just Lit the Fuse on Altcoin Season

Charlie Ormond

Rate cuts aren’t just good for tech stocks. Lower rates mean more investors will also take a chance on higher-risk cryptos. Here’s the opportunity that’s just getting started…

When will the AI boom turn to bust?

Greg Canavan

It’s a public holiday in Victoria today. The socialist state thinks it’s a good idea to give the masses the day off to prepare for tomorrow’s grand final.