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The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index jumped higher in the first moments of trade on Monday.

BusinessPremiumAustralian shares rally as US, Iran reach peace deal

Aussie stocks are surging on news the US and Iran have reached a truce that could end the Persian Gulf energy crisis and cap the impact on global inflation.

Adrian Black

Compare the Market economic director David Koch warns households can’t take much more interest rate pain. NewsWire / Monique Harmer

FINANCEPremium‘Money out of thin air’: Kochie’s RBA plea

The finance guru warns mortgage holders are being “absolutely crunched” by interest rate hikes and they “can’t just pluck that money out of thin air”.

Cameron Micallef

The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 88 points or 1 per cent at 8892 in the first moments of trade on Monday.

FinanceCommentsPremiumASX leaps into green on Iran peace deal, Hormuz reopening

The Australian stock exchange opened firmly higher after US President Donald Trump declared a peace deal with Iran complete and announced the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Rebecca Le May

The matter was set for trial but that will now not go ahead, with ASX Ltd paying a $20.5 million penalty and some of ASIC’s court costs to date.

FinanceCommentsPremiumASX settles ASIC case with misleading statement confession

The Australian stock exchange operator has admitted issuing a misleading statement about the status of a critical technology project, settling civil legal proceedings brought by the corporate watchdog.

Rebecca Le May and Kaaren Morrissey

Drew Pflaum is the founder of SavvyWise which is an AI-driven accounting business. Pictured is Drew in Perth

StartupsCommentsPremiumPerth AI founder slams proposed capital gains changes

A Perth startup founder has warned CGT changes could turn early-stage tax breaks into ‘government-sponsored gambling’ for ordinary investors.

Ryan Johnson

Former Nationals leader David Littleproud has called on the Albanese government to extend support for the transport industry. NCA NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

NewsPremiumLittleproud calls for support as fuel relief end looms

A desperate plea for support has been made as the end of fuel relief following the outbreak of war in the Middle East looms.

Nathan Schmidt

Superannuation remains attractive following the budget change. generic artwork

FINANCEPremium‘Biggest mistake’: Warning for all taxpayers

Tax experts have warned more than 1.4 million Australians desperate for a cash refund that doing this could cost them significantly more money.

Cameron Micallef

Sole traders are putting off paying their own superannuation. NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

SUPERANNUATIONPremium‘Not built for us’: Millions miss out on super

Australia’s superannuation system was built for traditional employees which is leaving millions of people exposed at the end of their working lives.

Cameron Micallef

HiSmile has copped a fine from the consumer watchdog for misleading social media advertising. Source: Instagram

NEWSPremiumPopular brand cops fine for fake reviews

An Australian company has been slapped with a big fine by the corporate watchdog for making employees do one thing for social media ads.

Cameron Micallef

Worried senior couple calculating domestic finances using laptop and reviewing bills at home

FinanceCommentsPremiumFinancial stress driving Aussie break-ups at alarming rate

Relationship experts and legal professionals are witnessing a distinct, unsettling rise in separations.

Caitlin Vinci

Nine of the 11 sectors finished higher on Trump’s talk of peace. Photo: NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

MARKET WRAPPremiumTrump’s backdown sparks huge ASX rally

Australia’s sharemarket has surged nearly two per cent amid Donald Trump’s latest announcement - marking its best week since early April.

Cameron Micallef

The ASX is set to surge on the opening bell. Photo: NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

FINANCEPremiumTrump’s two words rally ASX 200

A declaration from US President Donald Trump has sent the Australian sharemarket skyward and reduced the price of oil to a two-month low.

Cameron Micallef

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BUSINESSHundreds of JB Hi-Fi customers refunded

Hundreds of JB Hi-Fi customers will be refunded after the corporate watchdog found the retailer misled people over their fake discount prices.

Emma Kirk

Woodside, Santos and Ampol all finished in the green. NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers

FINANCEPremiumIran strikes rattle ASX, oil prices

US military strikes on Iranian targets have sent oil prices surging and dragged the ASX lower, as traders brace for further Middle East escalation.

Cameron Micallef

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MONEYPremiumHidden cost behind Aussie pay jump

Millions of Aussie workers are in line for a 4.75 per cent pay rise from July 1 – but there are warnings interest rates could hike as a consequence.

Cameron Micallef

Estelle Griepink is the latest journo to signal an end to her career at 7News amid hundreds of job cuts. 7News

UPDATEDChannel 7 axes reporter on maternity leave

A Channel 7 reporter has taken to social media to share how she was made redundant from the network while on maternity leave, as hundreds across the company are cut.

Emma Kirk, Jack Nivison

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BUSINESSPremiumChemist Warehouse’s huge UK move

An Australian giant has entered into preliminary talks to buy the UK’s largest independent pharmaceutical chain as it looks to continue its move overseas.

Cameron Micallef

Barry is an alcoholic beverage brand founded by AFL superstars Bailey Smith, Nick and Josh Daicos and Charlie Curnow. Supplied

NEWSPremium‘Phenomenal’: AFL stars’ side hustle stuns

An Australian cult ready-to-drink manufacturer backed by four AFL stars is looking to raise $5m through a crowd-funding campaign.

Cameron Micallef

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SUPERPremium‘Grave concern’: Super mistake millions make

Millions of Australians are making a common superannuation mistake that is of “grave concern” for the corporate regulator.

Cameron Micallef

Australians could soon have clearer home insurance policies under a Federal Government plan to standardise natural hazard terms and reduce confusion when disaster claims are made.

BusinessCommentsPremiumHome insurance giants face ‘weasel words’ cover overhaul

Home insurance terms are set for an overhaul, but a fight is brewing over who writes the definitions.

Ryan Johnson

ASIC says some super funds are still failing grieving families on death benefit claims, with trustees accused of failing to analyse systemic issues and dragging their feet on basic reforms.

BusinessCommentsPremiumSuper funds blasted over death benefit claim delays

ASIC says some super funds are still failing grieving families on death benefit claims, with trustees accused of failing to analyse systemic issues and dragging their feet on basic reforms.

Ryan Johnson

Commonwealth Bank and NAB predict interest rates will fall in 2027. Newswire

FINANCEPremium‘Likely down’: Major banks’ huge rate call

Two of Australia’s major banks have announced new rates forecasts, as slowing GDP growth and cooling economic momentum shift the outlook.

Cameron Micallef

The ABC announced earlier this month that Ms Tame would host a new four-part series podcast. ABC Australia

NEWSABC boss’ big call on Tame podcast

Grace Tame’s podcast deal with the ABC has faced fierce condemnation from politicians and commentators after her pro-Palestinian rally chants.

Tia Clarkson-Pascoe

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UPDATEDPremiumASX plunges as market plays catch-up

Australia’s sharemarket was hammered at the start of trading on Tuesday, as the ASX 200 played catch-up.

Cameron Micallef