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MacroBusiness
Thursday, February 5, 2026 - 09:00
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Another uneasy night on risk markets with concerns mounting over the Iranian situation as talks collapse while Wall Street took another tumble on tech stock volatility. The USD came back against some of the majors, particularly Yen while a fall in commodities like copper and gold saw the Australian dollar lose ground to revert below The post Macro Morning appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
MacroBusiness
Thursday, February 5, 2026 - 08:00
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Following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to lift the official cash rate (OCR) by 25 bps on Tuesday, Treasurer Jim Chalmers was quick to place the blame on the private sector, rather than his own government’s policies. “The Board’s statement today does not mention government spending. It makes it very clear the pressure The post Treasurer Chalmers wrongly blames private sector for inflation appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
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Renew Economy
Thursday, February 5, 2026 - 06:31
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The post A grid with no smokestacks: Octopus snaps up biggest battery project and solar hybrid in push to replace coal appeared first on Renew Economy. |
MacroBusiness
Thursday, February 5, 2026 - 00:05
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Over the past several years, Australia’s real inflation-adjusted wages have experienced their largest decline in modern history. Between the June quarter of 2020 and the March quarter of 2023, Australian real wages declined by 7.4%, returning to levels not seen since the March quarter of 2009. Real wages have recovered somewhat since, rising by 1.1% The post Australian real wages won’t recover appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
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Renew Economy
Thursday, February 5, 2026 - 00:01
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The post NSW awards contracts to six huge 8-hour battery projects, including the biggest in Australia appeared first on Renew Economy. |
Renew Economy
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 21:19
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The post Federal parliament launches inquiry into solar panel reuse and recycling appeared first on Renew Economy. |
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Your Democracy
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 19:56
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Germany is moving to deepen ties with Italy as tensions rise with France over EU trade policy, Emmanuel Macron’s looming exit, and relations with US President Donald Trump, The Telegraph reported on Monday, citing diplomats from the bloc. France and Germany have long been the “engine” of EU policymaking, but the outlet described Macron as a “lame duck” whose mandate ends in 2027. |
Core Econ
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 18:28
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Material Handling Equipment in Various Industries Material handling equipment plays a crucial role across diverse industries by enhancing efficiency, safety, and productivity. It simplifies the movement, protection, and storage of materials throughout processes. By streamlining operations, reducing physical strain on workers, and minimising operational delays, material handling equipment significantly contributes to overall organisational success and cost-effectiveness. Efficiency in Material Handling |
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John Quiggin
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 17:56
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One of the strangest features of the Australian political system over the last 80 years or so has been the permanent coalition between the Liberal and National (formerly Country) parties. It sometimes puzzles foreigners – I remember an American observer saying that the prevalence of coalition governments here was an indicator or political instability. And it takes different forms in different places. At the national level, until two weeks ago, there was a standing coalition agreement even when in opposition (this dates back to the 1970s, I think). |
John Quiggin
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 17:54
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Back in March 2023, the Nine Papers ran a series of articles, entitled Red Alert, based on the claim of an “expert panel” that we should be ready to fight a war with China, within three years. With only a few weeks to go before the third anniversary of the series, the prediction is not looking good. Not only has there been no war, but relations between Australia and China are friendlier than they have been for years, going back at least as far as Turnbull’s prime ministership. |
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MacroBusiness
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 17:00
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Asian share markets are in mixed mood after the poor showing on Wall Street overnight although some risk taking is occuring across other markets with Yen weakening while the Kiwi lifted despite a poor unemployment print. The Australian dollar is still lifting above the 70 cent level on the long expected RBA rate yesterday. Brent The post Macro Afternoon appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
Your Democracy
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 16:55
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It’s hard to know where Armageddon is going to come from… CERTAINLY NOT FROM GOD… God, in whatever format we pray to, would have long abandoned this planet of imbeciles, if he ever existed… |
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The Tally Room
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 16:19
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A by-election will be held soon in the Victorian state seat of Nepean, covering the Mornington Peninsula to the south-east of Melbourne. Nepean has been held since 2022 by Sam Groth. Groth had announced plans to retire at the general election late last year, and stepped down from the deputy leadership last week. Groth held Nepean by a 6.4% margin in 2022. It seems unlikely that Labor will contest this seat, although it will be interesting to see how One Nation performs, if they choose to stand. |
Renew Economy
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 15:05
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The post Balcony solar is powering apartments from Berlin to Barcelona. So why not in Australia? appeared first on Renew Economy. |
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Renew Economy
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 14:01
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The post “Appetite for risk:” Net Zero Fund to offer super-cheap loans for industrial decarbonisation appeared first on Renew Economy. |
MacroBusiness
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 13:30
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29 of the 31 provinces on the Chinese mainland have released growth targets for 2026. Nineteen of the 29 provinces reduced their 2026 growth goals. This sets the stage for Beijing to follow suit and reduce the national real GDP growth objective from “around 5%” last year to “4.5-5.0%” for 2026. The structure of growth The post Chinese regions lower their growth targets appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
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Renew Economy
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 13:28
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The post Giant Pilbara wind, solar and hydrogen hub dumped by bp wins $21 million government grant appeared first on Renew Economy. |
Renew Economy
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 13:17
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The post Wind and solar curtailment: Beneath the headline numbers from 2025 appeared first on Renew Economy. |
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MacroBusiness
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 13:00
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Once mighty software is being devoured by AI. The problem is that when AI can be added to anything and everything, tailored to specific industries and even specific business needs, the broad-based software package with a big moat is history. Tech volatility is leading broader market volatility higher. There’s no panic but there’s no retreat, The post AI eats tech stocks appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
MacroBusiness
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 12:30
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Brisbane’s housing market has experienced one of its largest-ever price booms over the past five years. According to PropTrack, Brisbane dwelling values soared by 95.7% in the five years to January 2026: As a result, Brisbane has become the second most expensive housing market in the nation based on median values, behind Sydney: KPMG’s latest The post Brisbane house prices approach bubble territory appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
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MacroBusiness
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 12:00
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Over the last cycle of immigration-led growth, inflation was endemically weak. This was thanks to two main factors. The 2013-2020 surge was driven by Chinese immigrants who brought substantial investment capital to new apartment blocks. The result was a massive build-out in rental stock, which drove down rents despite inflows of people. While many of The post How Albo turned immigration into an inflation bomb appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
MacroBusiness
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 11:30
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The Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) is the country’s peak professional body for registered migration agents and migration lawyers. It represents and supports professionals who provide migration advice to individuals, families, employers, and organisations. The MIA also lobbies the government on migration policy and regulatory issues. Peter van Vliet, CEO of the MIA, authored an article |
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Renew Economy
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 11:02
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The post Webinar: Energy Trends 2026 – Caught in the Crosswinds appeared first on Renew Economy. |
MacroBusiness
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 11:00
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung recently pledged to rein in real estate speculation, which was threatening his nation’s future, vowing to stabilise the housing market “by any means necessary.” “For the sake of a reasonable and prosperous nation, (I) will put an end to real estate speculation that could ruin the country by any |
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Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 11:00
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MacroBusiness
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 10:30
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The ferrous jaws must close, and slowly they are. Scuttlebutt is bearish. Chinese steel mills trimmed purchases ahead of the extended Lunar New Year holiday while preparing for scheduled maintenance, dampening near-term demand. Port activity in China also softened, with industry data showing lower transaction volumes, suggesting mills are relying less on spot cargoes. Port The post Iron ore hits 2026 low appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
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Renew Economy
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 10:29
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The post Giga-scale big battery proposal seeks green tick for NSW coal country appeared first on Renew Economy. |
MacroBusiness
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 10:00
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Every day, the Albanese government’s Housing Accord target of building 1.2 million homes over five years slips further from reach. Data released on Tuesday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed that the rate of monthly dwelling approvals in trend terms stalled at just under 16,500 for the month of December, 3,500 below the The post Australia’s housing shortage grows by the day appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
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Renew Economy
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 09:52
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The post Carbon credits seed new chapter in Tiwi forestry, backed by federal green bank appeared first on Renew Economy. |
MacroBusiness
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 09:30
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The most recent Roy Morgan Poll reflects the ongoing turmoil among the opposition parties. With 30.5% of the vote still going to the ALP, One Nation is up 2.5% to 25% ahead of the Liberals, the Greens are down 2% to 18%, and 14% of voters back Independents and Other Parties, including 2.5% who favour The post Another day, another One Nation triumph appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
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