Trade
The unwanted Budget, Don't blame Alfred for inflation, Productivity not protectionism, You don't need six figures to afford rent, Dutton's dangerous idea, and Solar's Achilles' heel
Please note that I’m travelling internationally this week and will have limited access to a computer, so Aussienomics will be taking a short breather ahead of the inevitable chaos that will be the run-up to the federal election, which—if called by the end of this month—could be held as soon as 3 May.
The Trump Slump, Full marks for Albo, Energy prices are telling us something, and Gittins it wrong on inflation (again)
The Trump Bump has officially become the Trump Slump, with the current US administration’s incessant focus on tariffs contributing to one of their greatest tailspins of all time:
The federal election, Trumpian uncertainty, Europe goes to war, and Australia's political productivity problem
Barring major cyclonic damage from Alfred as it barrels into Brisbane tomorrow morning—for those of you in its path, stay safe!—Albo appears all but certain to call an election on either Sunday or Monday, after the week’s expenditure review committee (ERC) meetings were all reportedly cancelled.
It's time for CANZUK
As the US swings towards isolationism, Australia must forge new alliances to safeguard its interests.