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Inflation would be licked, if not for the Trump tariffs

2 days ago | au.finance.yahoo.com | Rick Newman

President Trump could be basking in a huge W. While campaigning last year, he promised to bring prices down rapidly. He could now claim that he’s done it. Inflation fell to 2.3% in April, which is basically in the normal range. Most prices have stabilized. Some are declining. The inflation shock that began in 2021 is over. But another inflation shock may be coming, thanks to Trump himself. While Trump has dialed back his most aggressive tariffs on imports, substantial tariffs still remain in place.
Warning for taxpayers

3 days ago | au.finance.yahoo.com | Cameron Micallef

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MARCH 9th, 2023: TIK TOK Generic Pics. Push for TikTok to be banned - Calls to ban the viral video app are gaining steam after the FBI raised the alarm that the Chinese government could access user data. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Tim Pascoe Taxpayers are being warned just because someone has a large following, it doesn’t make them a tax expert, with TikTok “Finfluencers” and AI being called out ahead of the end of financial year.
One thing mortgage holders must do

3 days ago | au.finance.yahoo.com | Cameron Micallef

Australia’s major banks have moved on interest rates. Picture: NewsWire Struggling mortgage holders could benefit from cheaper home loan rates, as providers slash interest rates ahead of the Reserve Bank’s May meeting. An increase in competition among financial institutions has led to falling fixed and variable interest rates.
'Should be free'

3 days ago | au.finance.yahoo.com | Stewart Perrie

Lord Gladstone owner Benny Johnson said the cost of broadcasting sport at the pub has gotten out of hand. (Source: Supplied/Instagram) Local pubs facing fees worth thousands of dollars to air live sport that once graced free-to-air TV simply can't afford it. This is why Comedian Fergus Neal was told he couldn't watch a live AFL match at a pub in Melbourne over the weekend. That Fitzroy venue was being charged $4,000 to broadcast games on a Saturday on Foxtel.
ATO warning as Australians follow 'outrageous' trend to boost tax returns

3 days ago | au.finance.yahoo.com | Stewart Perrie

CPA Australia's Jenny Wong said people are putting through 'outrageous' claims on their tax returns after getting advice from social media or AI. (Source: Supplied/Getty) Australians are being warned against following advice from people on social media or even AI chatbots when they're doing their tax returns this year.
US and China announce substantial reductions in tariffs for 90 days

4 days ago | au.finance.yahoo.com | Doloresz Katanich

The two countries will temporarily lower tariffs on each other’s imports, according to a joint statement, released in Geneva, where US and Chinese officials negotiated over the weekend. The agreement states that the US will reduce tariffs on Chinese goods to 30% from 145% and China will lower duties on US imports to 10% from 125%, by 14 May, for a period of 90 days.
ASX lifts on US-China trade deal talks

4 days ago | au.finance.yahoo.com | Cameron Micallef

Energy and materials sectors jumped on the latest US – China announcement: ASX stock. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short A rally in the major miners and energy stocks helped the ASX 200 eke out a tiny gain during Monday’s trading, as cautious investors eagerly await news of a trade deal between the US and China. The benchmark ASX 200 index closed just up 2.3 points or 0.03 per cent to 8,233.50. The broader All Ordinaries finished up 4.40 points or 0.05 per cent to 8,467.00.
Aussie beef surprising move post Trump turmoil

4 days ago | au.finance.yahoo.com | Cameron Micallef

Despite tariffs, Australian beef is still getting sent to the United States. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short Australia’s beef production has soared to a record high in April despite US President Donald Trump singling out beef exporters during his reciprocal tariff speech. New figures released by the Meat and Livestock Australia global supply analyst Tim Jackson shows Australian beef exports continued to rise last month.
Gen Z homeowner's $289,000 mortgage warning over 5 per cent deposit scheme

4 days ago | au.finance.yahoo.com | Stewart Perrie

Lou bought her Sydney apartment with a 20 per cent deposit and highlighted her concerns with the 5 per cent deposit scheme. (Source: Instagram/Supplied) A Gen Z homeowner is warning first-home buyers about signing up to Labor's expanded scheme to help Australians get into the property market. More people will be able to buy a home with just a 5 per cent deposit now that Anthony Albanese's party is in government for the next three years.
7 Things To Do Now If You’re Worried About the Unpredictable Stock Markets

5 days ago | au.finance.yahoo.com | Jordan Rosenfeld

erhui1979 / Getty Images As tariff-driven price hikes rattle the stock market, it’s easy to feel like your financial stability is also at risk, especially if your portfolio dips. However, market swings tied to global trade tensions don’t have to derail your long-term financial goals. Experts recommend some strategies to shore up your finances and stop you from reacting from a place of panic.