While global markets have been reeling from Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, gold prices remain near record highs. Bullion is currently exempt from the US import charges, as central banks including the Federal Reserve drive demand.
From traditional tea ceremonies to viral TikToks, the rising popularity of matcha is driving a global shortage, leaving farmers, suppliers and cafes trying to keep up.
Once considered niche, K-beauty products are now everywhere — from luxury department stores to local pharmacies and even supermarkets. It is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the Australian cosmetics landscape.
The public policy think tank, CEDA, believes Australia could increase its current housing stock by nine per cent if just one in four standalone homes in the five biggest cities are developed into dual occupancies.
Australian shares have ended the session unchanged on Monday, while oil prices fall in a choppy trade following the US strike on Venezuela that sparked concerns about oversupply.
