Private credit firms take aim at ESG for holding back financing for European defence
Restrictions are increasingly being questioned by the industry and government officials
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Swiss franc surge sparks bets on return to negative interest rates
Switzerland’s currency has soared as investors seek a haven from US President Donald Trump’s trade war
Mortgages under 4% are back but dangers lurk for borrowers
There is greater competition among mortgage firms but no guarantee that rates will keep falling, brokers say.
Peter Dutton’s team have looted economic policies used to fight past wars – and it’s not working in 2025
As the Australian economy turns, the Coalition finds itself out of step with the electorate
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As the economy turns, the Coalition finds itself out of step with the electorate.
Committed to a strategy of reminding Australians about the past three miserable years, Peter Dutton has overlearned the lessons of 2024, when voters angry at the soaring cost of living toppled a swathe of governments.
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Iranian port explosion injures more than 500 workers
Authorities suspend all imports and exports through Shahid Rajaee while investigations continue
Americans are getting flashbacks to 2008 as tariffs stoke recession fears
‘It’s the old poors teaching the new poors,’ said one content creator.