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Finance · 8 October 2026
Ian Harper, who left the RBA’s Monetary Policy Board in August, said another interest‑rate rise this year is plausible, though not necessarily likely.
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Finance · 7 October 2026
Energy and technology earnings are propelling stock indexes higher, yet the surge in corporate profits is putting pressure on the broader economy.
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Business · 7 October 2026
Paramount has sealed a $111 bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, creating the Skydance media behemoth led by David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz. The merger survived court battles and protests, but a hefty debt load…
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Finance · 7 October 2026
The popular Can‑Am Spyder has become an unexpected casualty of the Trump‑Canada tariff dispute. U.S. duties on Canadian‑origin parts have pushed prices up and left American fans navigating new paperwork, proving ev…
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Business · 7 October 2026
U.S. payroll data shows a 4.4% decline in AI‑exposed jobs for 22‑25‑year‑olds, marking a yearly contraction since October 2023.
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Business · 7 October 2026
Reflection AI, backed by Nvidia, has unveiled an open‑weight AI model aimed at competing with Chinese tools and other U.S. offerings.
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Business · 6 October 2026
Financial analysts admit their models are broken and are considering spinning tops for fiscal guidance, while the summit produces a two-basis-point victory.
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Business · 5 October 2026
President Trump announced a temporary cut to gasoline prices ahead of the US midterm elections, a move experts say will likely be short‑lived.
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Sports · 5 October 2026
The Sydney Roosters captured both the 2026 NRL and NRLW premierships, prompting city‑wide celebrations that turned the capital into a sea of teal and white. Fans, food stalls and even the local wildlife joined the part…
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