US and China have reopened economic talks in Paris to pave the way for a possible Trump-Xi summit, putting global trade stability back in focus. For Australia, the stakes run through commodity demand, the ASX and the Australian dollar.
Australia has lifted its fuel reserves as the federal government moves to reassure businesses and consumers that supply remains secure. The immediate risk may be contained, but the episode underlines how exposed the local economy remains to global energy shock
Oil above US$100 would put fresh pressure on airline margins, with Australian carriers particularly exposed through long routes and the Australian dollar. The longer crude stays high, the harder airlines will need to lean on fares, hedging and capacity discipl
AFCA is widening the scam-related complaints it can hear and will publicly name financial firms that fail to comply with its determinations. The move lifts pressure on the sector to improve scam handling, remediation and dispute resolution.
Trump has struck Iranian military targets on Kharg Island while leaving oil terminals untouched, signalling a sharp escalation with a clear eye on energy market fallout. The move raises regional risk but stops short of the most disruptive oil shock scenario.
B&G Foods disclosed a roughly $103,000 share sale by president Vogel, putting fresh attention on insider activity at the packaged foods group. The trade is modest, but investors will still weigh it against the company’s broader operating and balance-sheet pict
Canada’s labour market weakened sharply in February, with unemployment rising and hiring losing steam. The report strengthens the case that higher rates are now feeding more clearly into the real economy.
Accenture is reshaping its services business and installing a new leadership team as it adapts to faster-moving demand in AI, cloud and enterprise transformation. The reset points to a push for simpler delivery, clearer accountability and sharper commercial ex
Karat Packaging beat earnings by US$0.08 a share and topped revenue estimates, delivering one of the cleaner results in a mixed reporting backdrop. The quarter points to solid execution and steady foodservice demand.
Vivid Seats is moving to cut roughly $60 million in costs after a steep fourth-quarter decline, underscoring a sharp pivot from growth to margin protection. The update puts execution, demand durability and competitive positioning squarely in focus for 2025.
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