Finance · 14 October 2026
The Australian sharemarket opened lower after a mixed session on Wall Street, with JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs executives warning that interest rates could stay higher for longer and the inflation story is far from over.
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Finance · 13 October 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia has put its planned government‑backed digital currency on hold, shelving the 2030 rollout target and leaving cash as a physical medium for now.
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After the Reserve Bank prohibited credit‑card surcharges on rental payments, online property platforms introduced paid membership options that still use credit‑card fees, prompting tenants to look for free alternativ…
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Finance · 13 October 2026
The Australian Stock Exchange nudged higher while US markets stayed flat, keeping the broader market close to its all‑time high.
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Finance · 12 October 2026
The ASX 200 rose 0.8% on Monday despite a fall in Telstra shares. At the same time, veteran presenter Alan Kohler announced his retirement from the 7 pm finance show, with David Chau named as his successor.
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Finance · 10 October 2026
Datacentre firm Firmus listed on the ASX with great fanfare, only to see its share price tumble within five days, leaving investors scrambling to limit losses.
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Finance · 10 October 2026
The biggest IPO in three decades, Firmus, sank as investors fretted over its heavy debt load and overly ambitious expansion plans.
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Finance · 9 October 2026
L1 Global captured $480m of a $700m ASX capital raise, prompting intense scrutiny of broker fees and options while punters walked away with big gains or double‑digit losses.
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Finance · 9 October 2026
ABC Radio Sydney has flipped its format, sparking speculation that the network will pay a ‘ratings dividend’ to listeners. The move, described as an embarrassing U‑turn, has drawn commentary from investors, philant…
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