US applications for jobless benefits rise last week, but layoffs remain historically low
WASHINGTON — More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but U.S. layoffs remain in the same historically…
As it happened — Treasurer Jim Chalmers speaks, as productivity summit comes to an end
15m agoThu 21 Aug 2025 at 8:15am That’s the end of our live coverage With that, the government’s…
Fed Minutes Show Majority of FOMC Saw Inflation as Greater Risk
Most Federal Reserve officials highlighted inflation risks as outweighing concerns over the labor market at their meeting last…
Taiwan $235 Billion Pension Avoids Hong Kong Firms for Mandates
One of Taiwan’s largest pension funds has guided outside firms against using Hong Kong-registered entities to manage its…
Tourism-related jobs are down in Maine as average earnings rise
The unemployment rate in Maine dropped to 3.2 percent in July, but that only tells part of the…
Josh Willie replaces Dean Winter as Tasmanian Labor leader after election loss
Josh Willie is the new Tasmanian Labor leader, replacing Dean Winter. In a statement on Wednesday afternoon, Opposition…
Tasmanian Labor discuss new leadership following failed no-confidence motion
The Tasmanian Labor Party is meeting this morning to vote on leadership positions after the party’s election defeat…
What the Economy Really Looks Like
The Trump administration’s war on reality will make it meaningfully difficult to understand the health of the economy…
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Anthony Albanese ‘betrayed’ Israel
Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has launched an extraordinary personal attack on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, claiming he…
Federal politics live: Roundtable ideas could go to cabinet within days: Albanese
14m agoMon 18 Aug 2025 at 10:41pm Chalmers on the symbolism behind roundtable location Treasurer Jim Chalmers is…