The resurgence of the United States-Iran conflict has reignited fears of a global inflation shock, forcing central banks to reconsider their interest rate paths as higher energy prices threaten to prolong price pressures and weaken economic growth. Markets had been positioning for a softer inflation environment after a fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran briefly eased concerns over
United States President Donald Trump vowed on Thursday to inflict "major military punishment" on Iran and its Houthi allies after the Yemeni militant group attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, escalating tensions across another critical global shipping route. The latest attacks heightened fears that the conflict could spread beyond the Strait of Hormuz to disrupt traffic through the B
Ink. A legacy of language now written in pixels. In the digital age, stories flow into circuits and intelligent code. That code has now manifested a growth in what is called AI psychosis, leading to an increase in suicides. First pass data is in, and it is grim. Since this column last covered the phenomenon, the condition clinicians described anecdotally now has a peer-reviewed literature - and
Wall Street's major indexes closed sharply lower on Thursday (Friday AEST), with the Nasdaq tumbling more than 2% as disappointing reactions to earnings from major technology companies reignited concerns over surging artificial intelligence spending, while oil prices climbed to US$100 a barrel amid escalating Middle East tensions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 506.9 points, or 1%, to 51
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week to its lowest level in more than five decades, underscoring the resilience of the United States labour market and reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will remain focused on tackling inflation. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped by 22,000 to a seasonally adjuste
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Alphabet reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results on Wednesday, driven by rapid growth in its cloud business, but Class A shares fell 3.2% in extended trading after the Google parent lifted its 2026 capital expenditure forecast as it accelerates investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company reported earnings per share of US$9.11, well ahead of expectations for
Tesla reported weaker-than-expected second-quarter earnings on Wednesday (Thursday AEST), missing Wall Street profit forecasts despite posting stronger-than-expected revenue, as higher spending on artificial intelligence and manufacturing expansion weighed on profitability. The electric vehicle maker reported adjusted earnings per share of US$0.33, below expectations of $0.53, while revenue ros
Australian employment jumped by more than expected in June while the unemployment rate remained steady, signalling continued resilience in the labour market and strengthening expectations that the Reserve Bank of Australia may need to keep interest rates higher for longer. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held at 4.4% in June, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Stat
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) surged 7.0% to close at US$25.50 during Tuesday's United States deals, before rallying a further 19% in extended trade after disclosing it collected more than $60 billion in new orders during Q4, a haul that dwarfs the backlog investors had priced in ahead of formal earnings. The company also lifted its gross margin outlook to a range of 15% to 17%, nearly do
General Motors lifted several of its key 2026 financial forecasts on Tuesday after reporting stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings, with robust North American operations continuing to underpin the automaker's performance. The company attributed its improved outlook to stable vehicle transaction prices, lower warranty costs and narrowing losses in its electric vehicle business as it com
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