Karen Maley

Investors now expect the Federal Reserve will cut rates in September, amid growing signs economic activity is faltering. And that’s pushing markets higher.

Investors fear the ruddy health of the US economy could persuade officials to hold off on cutting rates until after the November presidential election.

The tech giant’s strategy unveil has pushed its share price to records this week. But, in the background, safety and privacy concerns are also rising.

The decision to sit pat highlights the very different approaches central bankers are taking as they try to rein in inflation while maintaining economic growth.

Tesla’s shareholders still believe in the magic of their chief executive, but critics say the bumper payday has warped some of the company’s decisions.

The Reserve Bank governor has been trying to avoid blaming Canberra and state government budgetary blowouts for fuelling inflation.

Investors are responding to high rates with a novel investment strategy – keeping the bulk of their money in cash and using the rest to punt on AI stocks.

China’s deepening housing market crisis is eroding the balance sheets of the country’s largest state banks.

The French far-right party Rassemblement National is borrowing heavily from Macron’s economic policy in a bid to reassure nervous investors, while using immigration and security as points of differentiation.

With polls suggesting the US presidential race will be very close, both candidates will try to steer clear of discussing ways to rein in the massive US budget deficit.