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Capital Brief is a publication that focuses on business and politics, offering insights through the perspective of a new economy. It is designed for those who will drive the future of commerce in the country, including entrepreneurs and leaders seeking funding to expand their companies, the professionals who assist them in obtaining that funding, investors who distribute it, and key decision-makers in Canberra, the federal capital.

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Trump lauds US-Qatar deals, record Boeing order

1 day ago | capitalbrief.com | Paulina Duran |Paige McNamee

Skip to contentPlus: China suspends trade bans on US firms; OPEC cuts oil supply outlook as prices fall; Wall Street rally stalls after 18% gain. Already a subscriber? Sign inChoose plan(Required)Let me know about offers and insider updates. or pay with credit cardLet me know about offers and insider updates. Your email address will be stored in accordance with ourprivacy policy.
Perplexity partners with PayPal for in-chat purchases

2 days ago | capitalbrief.com | Paulina Duran

4:12am on 15 May 2025The news: Perplexity AI said it had partnered with PayPal to enable direct purchases within its chat interface, allowing US users to check out instantly with PayPal or Venmo when they ask Perplexity Pro to find products, book travel or buy tickets.
Foxconn slashes forecast as tariffs and currency bite

2 days ago | capitalbrief.com | Paulina Duran

The news:Taiwan’s Foxconn reported a 91% jump in first-quarter net profit to NT$42.12 billion ($2.2 billion) and a 24% revenue rise to NT$1.644 trillion, but lowered its 2025 revenue outlook to “stronger” from “significantly stronger” than last year due to currency appreciation and tariff risks.
đźŽ° Labor's crypto moment

2 days ago | capitalbrief.com | Daniel Van Boom

Laborâ€™s controversial tax plan for superannuation accounts over $3 million has not only faced backlash from Australiaâ€™s VCs but parts of the cryptocurrency industry too. The plan, which includes doubling the tax rate and taxing unrealised capital gains, is being taken as an ominous sign about the governmentâ€™s approach to crypto, says Magnet Capital co-chief investment officer Egor Sidelska, as it suggests the government is not eager to encourage â€śrisk-adjusted betsâ€ť.
Bruce Gordon lifts Nine Entertainment voting power to 19.98%

2 days ago | capitalbrief.com | Paulina Duran

8:46am on 14 May 2025The news: Bruce Gordon’s WIN Group has increased its voting interest in Nine Entertainment from 14.95% to 19.98% and its economic interest from 25.10% to 25.22%, according to a disclosure lodged with the ASX. The context:As foreshadowed by Capital Brief, Gordon is edging closer to the 20% takeover threshold at Nine Entertainment. A former constraint — his ownership of a regional TV licence — was recently removed when Network 10 took control of the licence.
Trump unveils Saudi deals as US tech and arms flow to Gulf

2 days ago | capitalbrief.com | Paulina Duran |Paige McNamee

Skip to contentPlus: Coinbase, set for S&P 500 inclusion in crypto milestone, surges; April US price inflation lower than expected; Trump announces end to Syria sanctions. Already a subscriber? Sign inChoose plan(Required)Let me know about offers and insider updates. or pay with credit cardLet me know about offers and insider updates. Your email address will be stored in accordance with ourprivacy policy.
Trump says he’ll lift US sanctions on Syria

3 days ago | capitalbrief.com | Paulina Duran

“It’s their time to shine. We’re taking them all off,” Trump added. The White House confirmed Trump would meet briefly with Syrian President Sharaa - the former al-Qaeda commander whose rebel alliance overthrew Bashar al-Assad in December - during his visit to Riyadh Wednesday. The context: Sharaa was previously the leader of al-Qaeda’s official wing in Syria and spent five years in a US prison in Iraq.
BHP’s boss Mike Henry says global trade revival feels far-fetched

3 days ago | capitalbrief.com | Paulina Duran

The news: BHP chief executive Mike Henry told the Bank of America conference it is unrealistic to expect some “grand bargain” between Donald Trump’s White House and China that leads to a resurgence in free and open trade. What they said:He said the more likely outcome was “ongoing tariffs hedged by bilateral trade agreements”, warning the most damaging scenario was an “escalating global trade war” that “would slow global growth for the remainder of this decade and beyond”.
AI takes centre stage in Telstra’s next strategic chapter

3 days ago | capitalbrief.com | Daniel Van Boom

Telstra is ending its T25 strategy and turning to artificial intelligence, opening a Silicon Valley hub and hiring key talent to accelerate its next phase. Telstra’s “T25” plan — launched four years ago to boost 5G rollout and cut costs — will formally conclude on 30 June. Its next strategic plan, regardless of what numbers it puts at the end of it, will clearly revolve around two letters: AI.
Reset or glass cliff?

3 days ago | capitalbrief.com | Anthony Galloway |Finn McHugh

The Liberal Party has elected its first female leader in Sussan Ley, a historic milestone that immediately raises an uncomfortable question: is she the party’s saviour, or just its next scapegoat? Ley’s narrow 29–25 victory over Angus Taylor underscores the fragility of her mandate. Many in the Right faction, which was backing Taylor, will see her elevation as a temporary setback.