Kate Ainsworth

Allegations of price gouging by the supermarket giants prompted an inquiry into the sector by the ACCC — but after a year of investigating, its final report hasn't been able to say whether it's taking place. 

Australia's share market closed slightly higher on Tuesday, with gold prices surpassing the $US3,000 an ounce mark — setting a new record high as investors seek cover from economic concerns fuelled by US President Donald Trump's tariffs and wider geopolitical instability. Look back on the day's financial news and insights in our business blog.

Shares in struggling casino giant Star Entertainment have plummeted on Friday after a brief trading halt was lifted, as the company searches for a financial lifeline to avoid collapsing.

The big banks wasted no time in announcing they would cut rates for mortgage borrowers after the RBA reduced the cash rate on Tuesday. So why haven't the changes taken effect yet?

All eyes are on the RBA today, where the central bank board is widely expected to cut interest rates for the first time since 2020. Follow live.

The federal government says it is prepared to acquire Regional Express if administrators are unable to find a buyer for the collapsed airline in an upcoming sales process.

How Trump's tariffs on China delivered a 'double-whammy' to Temu and Shein

DeepSeek rattled the financial heartland of the US and damaged a stock market darling when it burst into public view. The Chinese startup was not a secret but it has now changed AI forever.

Shareholders of Myer and Premier Investments have both overwhelmingly voted in favour of a deal that will see the department store acquire fashion chains including Just Jeans, Dotti and Jay Jays.

The Australian share market finished higher on Wednesday, despite a late sell-off of mining stocks after US President Donald Trump floated imposing a 10 per cent tariff on China on February 1.