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AI infrastructure expansion: energy, grid, and resource use

50 clusters · 383 sources · last updated

Latest: AI drives rising energy demand while enabling industrial automation

The rapid expansion of AI-driven workloads continues to fuel an “energy supercycle,” driving massive demand for electricity, transformers, cooling systems, and fiber optics. While McKinsey estimates global data center in

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Australian inflation and interest rate outlook

11 clusters · 35 sources · last updated

Latest: Reserve Bank of Australia expected to hike interest rates

The outlook for Australian interest rates has intensified as major financial institutions, including ANZ, CBA, NAB, and Westpac, converge on forecasts for a Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) rate hike. Economists and money

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Australian dollar volatility amid RBA and US yield shifts

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Latest: Australian Dollar weakens ahead of RBA hike and Chinese holidays

The Australian dollar continues to face technical resistance near the 0.7200 level. While the pair remains above its 200-day simple moving average near 0.6980, it is approaching overbought territory, which may trigger a

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Australian housing market faces price and turnover slump

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Latest: Australia housing slowdown impacts broader economy

The Australian housing market downturn has intensified, with national home prices falling for a fifth consecutive month as of August 2026. National prices are now 3.6% below their March peak, with property values falling

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Australian credit-card surcharge ban

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Latest: Westpac cuts merchant payment fees ahead of Australian surcharge ban

As the 1 October 2026 deadline approaches, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) maintains that the ban on surcharges for EFTPOS, Mastercard, and Visa transactions is necessary to ensure the price displayed on menus or in

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National Australia Bank financial performance

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Latest: National Australia Bank evaluated for dividend potential

National Australia Bank (NAB) reported third-quarter profits for 2026, showing growth compared to the previous year. Initial reports indicated a cash profit of $1.83 billion, a 4% increase, driven by lower bad debt charg

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Retirement and pension trends in Australia and UK

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Latest: Australia tax reforms drive surge in superannuation contributions

Retirees in Australia and the United Kingdom continue to navigate shifting financial landscapes. In the UK, more than one million pensioners are paying income tax at rates of 40% or higher, a figure that has more than do

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KPMG Australia audit scandal and restructuring

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Latest: KPMG whistleblower report reveals information gaps

Following the May 2026 resignations of CEO Andrew Yates and audit partner Julian McPherson, KPMG Australia has faced a deepening crisis involving the misuse of confidential client data. Whistleblower allegations revealed

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Australian agricultural industry innovation awards

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Latest: Australian Agriculture Awards recognize Queensland innovators

The Australian agricultural sector has seen various industry leaders recognized for innovation, diversification, and safety through recent awards. In the rice and cotton sectors, growers were honored for improving water

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New Zealand interest rates and economic recovery

6 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: Banks in New Zealand and Australia raise term deposit rates

Following the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) 25 basis point increase to the Official Cash Rate (OCR) on 2 September 2026, the nation's economic landscape has shown signs of an uneven recovery. While inflation was r

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Australian banking sector market volatility

5 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: ASX bank shares face investor scrutiny amid varying earnings

The Australian banking sector has experienced a shift in investor sentiment, characterized by a sell-off in major bank stocks and an increase in short-selling activity. Initial market movements were triggered by Westpac

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Eureka Group property acquisitions

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Latest: Eureka Group to acquire NSW retirement assets for A$123.8 million

Eureka Group Holdings Limited has engaged in a series of significant property acquisitions in Australia to expand its residential rental and land-lease portfolio. In August 2026, the company announced the $18.4 million

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