Trump’s America and Wall Street are in a dangerous spiral

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 14, 2026

Governments and Wall Street titans are borrowing at record rates. The ramifications could be catastrophic.

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Gas exporters to be forced to prevent Australian shortfalls under new laws

Labor is pushing ahead with a 20 per cent local gas-reservation policy to lower energy prices, defying warnings from energy giants that it will stunt new investment.

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Banks weigh down ASX; JPMorgan, Goldman chiefs send warnings

The Australian sharemarket has declined at the open after a mixed session on Wall Street.

Oct 13, 2026

The $18b wipeout: Dating app Bumble sold after value plummets

Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd became one of the youngest self-made billionaires in the world when the company listed on Wall Street. Then younger users started souring on dating apps.

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‘Danger premium’: Australians pay more to avoid flying via Middle East

As the conflict in the Middle East rages on, travellers are increasingly unfazed and unwilling to pay a “danger premium” for flights avoiding the region.

Oct 13, 2026

I’m sick of immigration being blamed for problems it doesn’t cause

But the resurrection of Pauline Hanson and her ratbag One Nation has changed all that, and now it’s on for young and old.

Oct 13, 2026

Big egg cartel: Major Australian suppliers accused of whipping up higher prices

The competition watchdog has alleged Australia’s largest egg supplier engaged in cartel conduct with a raft of other producers.

Oct 13, 2026

ASX ends flat after slow session on Wall Street; Tech stocks slump, banks jump

The Australian sharemarket was treading water on Tuesday after a sell-off in chipmakers left US stocks wavering ahead of the reporting season.

Oct 13, 2026

Norfolk Metals installs seasoned duo in boardroom overhaul

Norfolk Metals has shuffled its board, appointing veteran Anthony McClure as executive chairman to steer its acquisition of the high-grade Ciclón copper project in Chile.

Oct 13, 2026

Can Adidas really own stripes – and did White Fox copy them?

The German sportswear giant is taking Australian fast fashion outfit White Fox to task over the use of stripes, in a trademark dispute that will test the limits of common-sense and deceptive conduct.

Oct 13, 2026

Demoted for mentioning ‘the glass cliff’? Chris Bradley was just speaking truth

The fact that questioning the glass cliff concept created such a strong kneejerk reaction makes me wonder why challenging the notion should be a punishable crime.

Oct 13, 2026

Orbit sets $12M rare earths spin-off in motion

Orbit Resources has launched a $12 million rare earths float for its Matrix Critical Minerals spin-off, allowing the company to focus on its NSW gold-silver assets.

Oct 13, 2026

NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals clears key US Crohn’s trial hurdle

NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals has landed key US backing for its Phase 2 stem cell Crohn’s trial, green-lighting a planned year-end start subject to final preparations.

Trump’s America and Wall Street are in a dangerous spiral

More News

Gas exporters to be forced to prevent Australian shortfalls under new laws

Banks weigh down ASX; JPMorgan, Goldman chiefs send warnings

The $18b wipeout: Dating app Bumble sold after value plummets

‘Danger premium’: Australians pay more to avoid flying via Middle East

I’m sick of immigration being blamed for problems it doesn’t cause

Big egg cartel: Major Australian suppliers accused of whipping up higher prices

ASX ends flat after slow session on Wall Street; Tech stocks slump, banks jump

Norfolk Metals installs seasoned duo in boardroom overhaul

Can Adidas really own stripes – and did White Fox copy them?

Demoted for mentioning ‘the glass cliff’? Chris Bradley was just speaking truth

Orbit sets $12M rare earths spin-off in motion

NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals clears key US Crohn’s trial hurdle

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