Gold’s record run is being fuelled by wars,debt and Donald Trump
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Gold

Gold’s record run is being fuelled by wars,debt and Donald Trump

Something odd has happened to the gold price this year. It has been unstoppable,rising to record levels as it decoupled from its traditional anchors.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz

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Some New Yorkers are rank
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Some New Yorkers are rank

Give the Doc a fare go.

In markets,bets are on a Trump victory

In markets,bets are on a Trump victory

After last month’s debate debacle,financial markets wrote down the odds of his return to the White House. This month,however,his prospects,as seen by the markets,appear to have strengthened significantly.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
Blank sails in the sunset
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Blank sails in the sunset

It’s enough to make you chuck it in.

The Trump shadow hovers as the global economy breaks apart
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The Trump shadow hovers as the global economy breaks apart

In the US and Russia this week,two meetings are being held at a critical moment for the global economy. In the background is Donald Trump.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
ASX gains as Rio makes play for lithium miner
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ASX gains as Rio makes play for lithium miner

Australian markets finished higher on Monday after oil prices surged last week on the threat of more conflict in the Middle East.

  • byJessica Yun
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Meat v Veg in the Hunter
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Meat v Veg in the Hunter

Footy fans will have plenty on their plate.

Did the Father of Federation fill the bill?
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Did the Father of Federation fill the bill?

And what drove Calwell to make sweeping reforms?

The $6 trillion gamble the RBA isn’t willing to take

The $6 trillion gamble the RBA isn’t willing to take

The Reserve Bank has ruled out creating its own digital currency,partly over fears it could undermine the nation’s entire banking system.

  • byShane Wright
Risk of flash crashes in markets is rising as Japan does its own thing

Risk of flash crashes in markets is rising as Japan does its own thing

When the Federal Reserve Board cuts US interest rates this week,Japan’s will be the only major central bank moving in the other direction. That could lead to more turbulence.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
Why you’re being charged too much to send money overseas
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Big four

Why you’re being charged too much to send money overseas

The big four banks continue to charge more for international transfers than many of their rivals,prompting calls for fresh regulation.

  • byJohn Collett