The Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate decision is due today at 2:30pm AEST, with no change expected. Global markets rallied overnight, buoyed by a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, with the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 closing higher. SpaceX shares surged following a significant investment by Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting.
The Reserve Bank of Australia's board will announce its June interest rate decision at 2:30pm AEST, followed by a press conference with Governor Michele Bullock. Global markets, including Wall Street, saw gains buoyed by a US-Iran ceasefire agreement and a rally in SpaceX shares, partly due to an investment by Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting. Despite overseas optimism, ASX futures suggest a potential dip at the local open.
The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely forecast to keep interest rates on hold at 4.35% today. This decision comes as the economy shows signs of cooling, with moderating inflation and stagnating growth, further supported by a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran easing geopolitical tensions and oil price concerns.
Donald Trump anunciou em rede social que um acordo para o fim da guerra com o Irã está concluído e ordenou o fim do bloqueio militar na região. A assinatura do acordo está prevista para sexta-feira (19), na Suíça.
The ASX is expected to continue its recent rally, with ASX 200 futures indicating a 0.4% gain. This optimism is driven by a strong Wall Street close, fueled by renewed hopes for a Middle East peace deal and the successful SpaceX IPO.
The US government has ordered AI firm Anthropic to suspend foreign access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 platforms, citing national security concerns over potential "jailbreaks." The move escalates US efforts to curb foreign AI capabilities, while Anthropic disputes the necessity of the broad recall.
Asian markets surged on news of a US-Iran ceasefire and potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Woodside denied takeover rumors, while ASX admitted to misleading statements about a tech project, facing a $20.5M penalty. ANZ forecasts house price falls, and US orders Anthropic to block foreign AI access.
Seis pessoas morreram após dois helicópteros colidirem no ar e caírem no Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro. Entre as vítimas estão o cantor americano Oliver Tree e o youtuber argentino Gaspi. O Corpo de Bombeiros foi acionado e confirmou que ninguém sobreviveu. Um dos helicópteros explodiu ao cair em um pátio alugado pela BYD.
Dashdot, a buyer's agency, encouraged customers to proceed with services and pay up-front fees just days before entering voluntary liquidation. Emails show the company downplayed market volatility to clients, raising questions about its operations while approaching insolvency.
Dashdot encouraged clients to proceed with property investments and pay fees just days before entering voluntary liquidation, emails obtained by ABC News reveal. The collapse has left hundreds of customers facing significant financial losses.
Trump celebra seus 80 anos com um evento de UFC no jardim da Casa Branca, contrastando com a comemoração discreta de Biden. O evento, criticado como 'pão e circo', ocorre em meio a guerras impopulares e preocupações com a saúde do presidente.
The US Army is preparing to execute four death-row service members for the first time since 1961 if approved by President Trump, who has advocated for broader use of the death penalty. Preparations include reviewing procedures and potentially transferring inmates to a federal facility in Indiana.
Australian share markets opened lower with the ASX 200 falling 0.76% to 8,620 points, dragged down by mining stocks following weaker iron ore prices. Key developments include rising multiple job-holding to 978,000 people, the RBA deputy governor speaking on the economic outlook, ASIC commencing a formal investigation into KPMG, and concerns over expiring fuel excise cuts that could raise petrol prices.
Líder supremo do Irã, Mojtaba Khamenei, acusou os EUA de serem derrotados em guerra e de semearem discórdia, enquanto criticou Israel como uma "base militar" americana. Paralelamente, o presidente dos EUA, Donald Trump, expressou otimismo sobre as negociações de paz, afirmando que o Irã concordou em não ter armas nucleares e que um encontro com Khamenei pode ocorrer.
Boxing Victoria has suspended Nick Tsioulos, owner of Melbourne's Club Titans gym, after learning neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell was training there. Sewell's organization was recently designated a hate group.
Neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell is covertly broadcasting antisemitic and homophobic views on Instagram from a Melbourne property, weeks after his organisation, the National Socialist Network (NSN), was listed as a hate group. Sewell is challenging the ban in court.
US President Donald Trump reportedly called Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu "crazy" in a profane phone call over Israel's threats to bomb Beirut, fearing it would undermine talks with Iran. The incident highlights strained ties between the two leaders as both face political pressure.
美國總統川普表示，美伊協商「形勢良好」，預計在一週內達成協議，結果可能優於軍事勝利。儘管談判曾因以、黎衝突受阻，川普稱已介入促成停火，但隨後雙方衝突再起，以軍攔截飛彈，黎巴嫩則傳出空襲傷亡。
İran, ABD ile müzakerelerde somut faydalar elde etmek istiyor. Mehr Haber Ajansı'na göre, ABD ile muhtemel anlaşma taslağı hala inceleniyor ve Pakistan'a yanıt gönderilmedi. Trump, müzakerelerde aksaklık olduğunu ancak hallettiğini iddia etti.
Australia's tax system is criticized for rewarding wealth accumulation over work, with the top 1% paying nearly a fifth of personal tax revenue. Reforms to Capital Gains Tax and negative gearing are seen as steps towards fairness, but critics argue they don't go far enough to address growing wealth inequality.
Iranian state media claims talks with the US on ending the Middle East war are halted due to Israel's actions in Lebanon. Conversely, US President Trump stated talks are continuing rapidly after speaking with Israeli PM Netanyahu and Hezbollah representatives.
Iranian state media reports a halt in negotiations with the US over the Middle East war, citing Israel's conduct. However, US President Donald Trump stated talks are continuing rapidly, having spoken with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Hezbollah representatives. Meanwhile, Australia awaits a minimum wage announcement.
Michele Spagnuolo, a Google employee, is accused by prosecutors of using the company's internal information to place bets on the 'Year in Search 2025' results.
Wall Street indices saw gains overnight, with the Dow Jones up 0.6%, S&P 500 up 0.4%, and Nasdaq up 0.2%. ASX 200 futures suggest a positive opening for the Australian market.
