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April 8, 2026

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DOnald Trump

Aussie shares pare early gains as Iran deadline looms

The local share market has backed off from an early rally, with oil prices inching higher before a US ultimatum to Iran to make a deal or face further attacks on civilian infrastructure.

DOnald Trump

Aussie shares pare early gains as Iran deadline looms

CSL, Mayne Pharma expect to dodge new US pharma tariffs

Australian blood products and vaccine giant CSL doesn't expect to be impacted by new US...

Signage for CSL (file image)

Signage for CSL (file image)

CSL, Mayne Pharma expect to dodge new US pharma tariffs

Filling car with petrol

Consumer spending and confidence in the spotlight

Consumer spending and confidence in the spotlight

Economists will be keeping an eye on consumer spending and confidence data released over the...

Filling car with petrol

Credit card tweaks

Credit card points schemes in firing line after tweaks

STEEL IRON METAL FOUNDRY STOCK

Trump adjusts tariffs on steel, aluminium imports

US President Donald Trump (file image)

Shares dip, oil soars after Trump ramps up Iran threats

US President Donald Trump (file image)

Shares dip, oil soars after Trump ramps up Iran threats

ASX

ASX vows reform after placing 'investors over markets'

Iran protesters

No clear case for longer Iran war with goals won: PM

Anthony Albanese

Australia joins talks over reopening Strait of Hormuz

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket

SpaceX registers to take rocket maker public: reports

ASX indicator boards (file image)

Shares surge on hopes of US Iran exit but risks remain

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers

Stagflation risk: Chalmers heeds budget warning

ASX indicator boards (file image)

Shares surge on hopes of US Iran exit but risks remain

housing supply

Major capital home prices slip in two-speed market

Treasurer Jim Chalmers

'Team Australia': big business urged to help in crisis

Fuel relief may not be enough to help stressed budgets

Households already under pressure from higher interest rates will still face a cost wall of...

Money is taken out of a wallet (file image)

Health insurance premiums to cut more from hip pockets

Australians are being urged to examine their health insurance coverage as a hike in the...

Surgical equipment (file image)

Euro zone inflation surges past ECB target on oil shock

Euro zone inflation has soared past the European Central Bank's two per cent target due...

An old oil field in Emlichheim, Germany

Shares climb on glimpse of Iran war exit ramp

The Australian share market has closed higher following reports US President Donald Trump is willing...

ASX graphic

The RBA conflict that could decide its next rates call

A conflict at the heart of the Reserve Bank's mandate could determine the outcome of...

CHALMERS BULLOCK COMP

Local shares climb on glimpse of Iran war exit ramp

The Australian share market has closed higher following reports US president Donald Trump is willing...

ASX graphic

Cafes, hotels take swipe at $1.6b consumer card fee win

Customers will no longer be hit with sneaky fees when they pay with debit and...

A credit card payment at a cafe (file image)

Surcharge fees no more, but will consumers save a buck?

WHAT'S CHANGING

MASTERCARD STOCK