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Aussies tip off ATO in record numbers
Australians submitted 250,000 tip-offs to the Australian Taxation Office regarding tax avoidance and dishonest business practices since July 2019.
Fed Raises Interest Rates for First Time in Three Years
The US central bank has raised benchmark interest rates to a range of 3.75% to 4%, marking its first rate hike in three years amid persistent inflation pressures.
UK inflation rises to 3.1% further complicates Bank of England meeting
UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August due to soaring fuel and energy costs, increasing pressure on policymakers as they prepare their interest rate decision.
Fed raises rates a quarter point as Trump demands cuts to 1% or less
The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point in a unanimous vote, sparking immediate pushback from President Donald Trump.
US Federal Reserve raises key rate to 3.75%-4% after 3‑year pause
The Federal Reserve has lifted its benchmark rate to 3.75%-4% in a unanimous vote, marking the first rate increase in over three years amid persistent inflation.
OpenAI Eyes $1.2 Trillion Valuation in Pre-IPO Funding Round
OpenAI is weighing a massive investor-initiated funding round that could push its valuation past $1.2 trillion as it prepares for an eventual public market debut.
Gold prices rebound ahead of Federal Reserve interest rate decision
Gold prices rebounded across global markets, snapping a losing streak as traders engaged in bargain hunting ahead of a high-stakes Federal Reserve policy announcement.
New Zealand sovereign wealth fund warns of looming US stock market pullback
New Zealand's national pension savings management has warned that U.S. equities are primed for a potential market correction following strong returns.
Grifols Regina plasma clinic permitted HIV-exposed donor to give plasma
Federal regulators revealed that a Grifols plasma clinic in Regina allowed an HIV-exposed donor to give plasma after a staff member altered a screening response.
Federal Reserve Expected to Hike Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023
Financial markets are overwhelmingly pricing in a 25-basis-point interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve, marking the central bank's first increase since 2023 amid persistent inflation.
Wall Street stocks slide as US Iran tensions weigh on markets
Wall Street equities suffered a sharp downturn as mounting US-Iran geopolitical tensions sent crude oil prices rebounding and sparked widespread selling across major indices.
UK inflation rises to 3.1% as petrol prices and airfares surge
UK consumer price inflation climbed to 3.1% in August, driven by surging fuel costs and airfares, raising pressure on the Bank of England ahead of its rate decision.
UK inflation rises to 3.1% in August as fuel costs surge
UK inflation climbed back above three per cent in August driven by soaring fuel costs, placing renewed pressure on households and the Bank of England.
UK inflation rate rises to 3.1% in year to August
UK inflation has climbed to 3.1% due to surging fuel and transport costs driven by Middle East tensions, heaping fresh financial pressure on households.
Searchlight Institute proposes universal free school meals
The Searchlight Institute has proposed a sweeping federal plan to provide universal free breakfasts and lunches to every public school student nationwide.
UK government faces backlash over plans to seize asylum seekers' jewellery
The UK government is facing heavy political backlash over sweeping immigration reforms that include plans to seize high-value assets and jewellery from asylum seekers.
Senate fails to advance sweeping cryptocurrency bill in blow for industry
The U.S. Senate voted 50-49 to put the Clarity Act on hold, failing to reach the 60-vote threshold and leaving the crypto sector without clear regulation.
iAccess Alpha Virtual Best Ideas Fall Investment Conference Begins Today
The iAccess Alpha Virtual Best Ideas Fall Investment Conference has commenced, bringing small and microcap firms together as global markets navigate energy shocks and central bank decisions.
US Treasury Yields Hit Multi-Year Highs: ETFs to Gain
U.S. Treasury yields have surged to their highest levels in nearly two decades, driven by escalating energy prices and monetary policy expectations.
AI leaders clash over safety regulations at Dreamforce panel
Artificial intelligence leaders clashed over government oversight and development pacing during a high-profile panel discussion.