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It’s sad that Biden doesn’t see what’s inescapable
If Joe Biden doesn’t walk away gracefully right now, he will likely go down as a pariah and ruin his legacy.
New York Times
Trump skips reset moment, doubles down on MAGA magic
Donald Trump had the chance of a lifetime to reinvent himself following an assassination attempt. But why on earth would he do that?
United States correspondent
Why powerless workers are now a potent political force
The rise of hillbilly J.D. Vance and an Australian mega-union that is famous for all the wrong reasons have more in common than you might think.
Columnist
Why it’s time for ETF investors to stop tracking the ASX 200
It’s unlikely that many active managers have benefited as much from CBA’s rally than passive investors, but fundamentals still count.
Contributor
Democrats know that this fight is done
No matter how much Joe Biden points to falling inflation and violent crime rates and rising real wages, too many voters are looking in the other direction, writes Jennifer Hewett.
Columnist
Hard energy reality has mugged Fortescue’s hydrogen dreams
Andrew Forrest is not alone. Many corporates have suffered a similar delusion about simple, easy and cheap transition.
Corporate advisor
Trump sets out his flawed vision for America
Donald Trump’s policies will bake inflation in, and isolate America while weakening it. The Democrats need to field a credible challenge quickly.
Editorial
What is Trumponomics 2.0, and how will Australia manage it?
Some of Donald Trump’s new economic plans may help Canberra. Most of them will leave us more alone in increasingly volatile world markets.
Economist
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- Rowan Dean
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Time to sell stars like CBA and Nvidia? History says be careful
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Second subprime crisis more likely with Trump in the White House
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Productivity Commission pours cold water on care spending
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- Phillip Coorey
- Opinion
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Nvidia crash shows dark side of the Trump trade
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