Deep Dives
Investment will suffer in the age of Trumpian uncertainty
Trump's unpredictability threatens global investment with chaos, zero-sum thinking, and rent-seeking, even if he winds back his tariffs.
Deep Dives
Long-form content packed full of in-depth analysis on big topics.
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Trump isn't playing 4D chess
He just really likes tariffs.
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Trump's Liberation Day
The US will impose a minimum 10% tariff on all of its trading partners, including Australia.
China
Xi Jinping's pivot
Xi Jinping's market pivot aims to resuscitate China's economy, but bloated subsidies and a global trade war might choke the recovery.
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The end of climate decadence
Economic reality trumps climate dreams in a world where money is no longer free.
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Does Australia need a DOGE?
A DOGE won't fix Australia's productivity mess—it might just sink it deeper into the muck.
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Cyclone Alfred's insurance fallout
Insurance companies aren't 'ripping off' Australians, but navigating complex market forces and inflationary pressures.
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Should Australia have four-year terms?
The timing of the upcoming election exposes the economic trade-offs between recurring polls and long-term policy stability.
Elections
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.
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It's time for CANZUK
As the US swings towards isolationism, Australia must forge new alliances to safeguard its interests.
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The economic consequences of the peace
Trump's failed peace deal leaves Ukraine exposed, allies wary, and aggressors empowered.
Energy
Solar's death spiral
WA's battery subsidy is an expensive fix for today's grid issues that risks undermining its long-term economics.