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Trump’s higher tariffs and any resulting weakness in China would keep the Aussie under pressure, economists warn

Cash incentives, better customer service and more competitive interest rates were among the top reasons why people said they had last switched.

Stocks soared in 2024, and 2025 could be even stronger. Let's look at key trends, government policies, and sectors poised for growth in the year ahead.

Leaving all your spare cash in your current account is easy to do – but you’ll miss out on gains that can help you beat inflation

Unpredictable change will sweep through America, while old problems, from war to inflation, are likely to afflict other countries

This article explores private mortgages, an alternative financing option for borrowers who don't qualify for traditional bank loans. It discusses the qualification process, associated costs, approval timelines, and key requirements. While offering flexibility and potentially faster approval, private mortgages typically come with higher interest rates and require careful consideration of…

Brian Blank is a finance scholar and Fed watcher who researches how companies navigate downturns and make financial decisions, as well as how markets process information. Brandy Hadley is a finance professor who leads a student-managed investment fund and studies corporate decision-making and incentives. Together, they’re also the resident economic…

What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors

Despite jobs growing and interest rates tipped to drop, a variety of factors mean the economy could be tested soon