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Trump says US will not use force to take Greenland
Still, the US president demanded “immediate” talks with European leaders over the fate of the Danish territory as he lashed Europe for destroying itself.
Nationals MPs resign en masse from shadow ministry
In another day of drama in Canberra, all 11 Nationals MPs, including leader David Littleproud, have quit the shadow ministry. It's a move that could blow apart the Coalition.
ASX to rise, Wall St advances, gold resets record high
Australian share futures reverse losses; updates pending from Fortescue, Santos, South32; S&P 500 rises on what Trump did not say. Follow live.
AFL’s investigation to come under scrutiny in Sayers lawsuit
Cate Sayers is suing her estranged husband for defamation in a legal action that is already raising questions about how thorough the league’s inquiries were.
Government weighs emergency tariffs on Chinese steel imports
Any restrictions would test the trade detente Albanese has painstakingly rebuilt with Beijing after years of tariffs and trade bans imposed under the Coalition.
US pitch for rare earths minnow helps a grand ambition
The proposed takeover of a small ASX-listed company is key to a much bigger global play to break China’s stranglehold on processing critical minerals.
It’s a silk beauty parade as Labor considers solicitor-general pick
Facing a year of major High Court litigation, the Albanese government is under pressure to fill a vacancy at the top of its legal team.
Loophole allows illegal gambling sites to promote AO bets
The platforms, which are illegal to users in Australia, are leveraging the Australian Open for new punters.
Current Climate: Essential news and analysis for business and investors about Australia’s critical energy transition.
Companies
From Aje to Camilla, luxury labels owed millions after Saks collapse
Some of the country’s best-known womenswear brands have been left in the red after the demise of the American department store giant last week.
Chris Ellison launches under-the-radar iron ore reshuffle at MinRes
The discreet personnel changes to the miner’s iron ore leadership were made in a pre-Christmas email to staff.
Shark repellent is flying off the shelves, even if it may not work
Surf shops up and down the coast say they are selling out of devices that aim to keep predators away. But the jury is out on their effectiveness.
Morgan Stanley alleges former advisers involved in altering documents
The allegations made in the investment bank’s investigation, which has been referred to ASIC, relate to dates being changed on investor visa applications.
Citi bankers’ bonuses jump 20pc but cost-cutting on the cards
The Wall Street giant’s chief executive, Jane Fraser, will visit its local outpost after bankers were told they were in line for bigger pay packets this year.
Rio shareholder ‘sceptical’ about Glencore merger, demands explanation
Rio Tinto has been urged to explain how the Glencore deal would add immediate value, not just a bunch of distant copper projects that may take decades to build.
ASM share price soars over 120pc on takeover bid, refinery in doubt
Plans to build a $740m rare earths refinery near Dubbo could be sidelined after an American suitor swooped on Australian Strategic Materials.
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Markets
Regal’s private fund is investing in water – and making strong returns
The fund, which has returned more than 20 per cent in the past two years, has been upping its exposure to water amid drier conditions and government buybacks.
The US market exodus could only just be starting, strategists warn
Analysts warn of higher market turbulence after Donald Trump flagged punitive taxes on European goods as the battle over the future of Greenland escalated.
Caledonia’s wealthy backers see 0pc return in tough six months
While the Sydney hedge fund’s bet on poker machine maker Light & Wonder has been an enormous success, other big positions have performed poorly for months.
Why farmers are winning the trade wars in 2026
Despite the US ramping up its trade barriers and China maintaining its taxes on Australian beef, local farmers are easily outrunning their overseas competitors.
This fundie just made $28b in a year. His 3 rules will surprise you
Christopher Hohn has set a record for the biggest annual gain recorded by a hedge fund. His old-school approach to investing is built on three simple ideas.
Opinion
US pitch for rare earths minnow helps a grand ambition
The proposed takeover of a small ASX-listed company is key to a much bigger global play to break China’s stranglehold on processing critical minerals.
Columnist
Bondi terror response is not the political class’s finest hour
There has been a bipartisan failure to meet the gravity of the situation and help the nation formulate a coherent response to the antisemitism crisis.
Editorial
Our unis are helping overseas students abuse the visa system
Completely non-genuine international students are turning to the nuclear option to buy more time: an onshore application for asylum under the humanitarian visa stream
Academic
Chalmers’ budget blowouts echo Britney’s “Oops, I did it again”
Our silly budget reporting rules allow a completely cooked policymaking disaster to show up as large budgetary savings made by our very responsible treasurer.
Economist
Eraring extension is a stopgap. Not the death knell for renewables
Extending the life of Origin Energy’s power plant for a short period may buy breathing space. It does not rewrite the economics of energy.
Green energy industry leader
Bulldog clips and mugshots: Trump’s rambling is wearing thin
Unlike his marathon rally speeches of 2024, the US president’s two-hour slog to mark one year in power was a pointless meander.
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Politics
Record $47.8b budget ‘error’ puts public service forecasts on notice
Hidden in Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ budget papers, a $48 billion correction to spending forecasts has put a spotlight on the accuracy of advice to cabinet.
Debt on a ‘steep upward path’ without spending changes: OECD
Curbing spending on the NDIS is critical for budget repair, says the Paris-based think tank.
Construction union boss Zach Smith resigns for ‘personal reasons’
The national and Victorian branch boss of the union under administration says he “cannot continue to serve in the way that the members deserve”.
Queensland slams Canberra ‘chaos’, doubles down on gun buyback stand
The state’s defiance on Anthony Albanese’s post-Bondi massacre firearms buyback plan is causing tensions as the federal government grapples with premiers on funding.
Housing industry to call for $12b cut in red tape costs
The building industry is set to call for a drastic reduction in red tape, amid warnings from the OECD over lagging productivity.
World
ECB’s Lagarde walks out of Davos dinner as Lutnick insults Europe
Europe’s top central banker abruptly left a VIP dinner after US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick launched into a speech belittling European economies.
Donald Trump’s inner circle: Winners and losers one year on
Unlike the president’s first term, most of his cabinet remains intact. However, some are on the rocks.
Donald Trump Jr’s role in Polymarket, Kalshi raises eyebrows
The president’s son is an investor in and adviser to the two biggest online prediction markets, prompting more questions about the family’s business activities.
Will Europe heed Newsom’s call to grow a spine against ‘T-Rex’ Trump?
The US president’s designs on Greenland are animating European leaders like never before. But is this the moment they finally “grow a backbone” and take him on?
UK to take $50m stake in Origin Energy-backed tech Kraken
The British government’s investment aims to persuade the UK tech business to list in London as it gears up for an IPO.
Property
Hotels ready for changing travel plans in an uncertain world
Operators are optimistic they will be able to managing changing macroeconomic and global circumstances as demand outlook remains strong into 2026.
‘The time is right’: Billionaire Lederer opens up funds platform
Billionaire Paul Lederer has 50 years of investment nous, building his own property portfolio. He’s putting that on the line in a funds management business.
UK billionaire buys 700,000-hectare WA sheep station amid buying spree
Once owned by Kerry Packer, Consolidated Pastoral is controlled by Guy Hands. It’s among the country’s biggest station owners and is keen for more.
AirTrunk boss powers up luxe apartments plan with Mosman, Toorak sites
Robin Khuda’s day job is running one of Australia’s biggest data centre operators. His side hustle is developing luxe apartments. And it’s getting busier.
Laundys snap up $13m NSW Riverina pub despite ‘too much red tape’
Headed by Arthur Laundy, the family has struck its first pub deal for 2026. But the billionaire hotelier says there are plenty of reasons to be cautious.
Wealth
Australian CEOs plot deeper job cuts than global peers
While local bosses fear falling behind in the AI arms race, only 14 per cent have actually seen a return on their investment.
How your super compares to others – from 25 to 70
Whether you’re 25 and just starting out or a 60-year-old eyeing the exit, this new data breakdown reveals exactly how your super balance stacks up.
Direct US shareholdings could delay your SMSF wind-up by months
Holding US shares in a sole-member SMSF is simple during life, but death can trigger complex tax and administrative hurdles.
Technology
The man who could be Apple’s next CEO
John Ternus, a low-profile but influential executive at the tech giant, is a front-runner to succeed Tim Cook, insiders say.
It’s time for a reality check about the safety of self-driving cars
As Waymo accelerates plans to launch its for-hire autonomous vehicles in Australia, we still do not know if robotaxis are safer than human drivers.
‘Shocked at how easy it is’: Snapchat failing to stop teen users
It was the most widely used social network by under-16s before the government’s ban, and a month later parents say kids are still accessing it with ease.
Work & Careers
Do bosses still need a private office?
Business executives increasingly recognise that visibility in the workplace is important.
Sydney and UTS law schools bow to AI wave, partner with Harvey
Students at the prestigious departments will have access to the specialist legal artificial intelligence platform in the hope students don’t get left behind.
Life & Luxury
I thought pickleball was tennis for geriatrics. How wrong I was
My Thursday-night games – often played with a former Olympian and a squash champion – have turned into the undisputed highlight of my week.
Meet the man behind Asics’ best-selling sneaker
Toshikazu Kayano is the only designer at the Japanese sportswear giant with his name on a shoe – even though designing trainers was never his dream.
The year should begin on April 6. This is why.
Humans don’t hibernate in winter, but they do get weaker and sadder. So, January is not a natural time for those in the northern hemisphere to start new things.
When he’s not working with a scalpel, this doctor is a sculptor
For Joseph Hkeik, sculpting the face and sculpting with clay is the same – just a different material.
Naomi Osaka’s dramatic entrance lights up Australian Open
Osaka won in straight sets, but it was her jellyfish-inspired outfit and long white veil that really had people talking.
