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In what is yet another controversial move, US President Donald Trump has asserted federal authority over the Washington, D.C., police department while mobilising 800 National Guard troops to the nation’s capital. He frames the move and deployment as a necessary response to rampant crime, but critics argue it reveals deeper authoritarian tendencies. Continue…

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Last week, I joined Jess Maguire on ABC Statewide Drive to discuss the concerning trend of shrinking listings on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Continue…

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In my article for Firstlinks, I explore whether a new brand of capitalism is emerging – one where governments take equity stakes in key industries to fund public services. Drawing on recent moves by the U.S. under Trump, I ask if Australia should consider a similar model to turn our resource wealth into broader social good, rather than relying solely on higher taxes or immigration.

You can read the article here: Firstlinks – Should Australia follow Trump’s new brand of capitalism? 

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In 2025, the U.S. enacted the most significant trade policy shift in decades, with average tariffs rising from roughly 2.4 per cent in January to approximately 18–20 per cent by August, levels not seen since the 1930s.

In some cases, duties on Chinese imports have exceeded 50 per cent, marking a sharp departure from the stable global trade arrangements of recent decades. Continue…

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I recently joined Juliette Saly on Ausbiz to discuss the evolving landscape of U.S. exceptionalism and its implications for global markets. Our conversation delved into the shifting dynamics of the U.S. dollar’s dominance, the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) nations’ pursuit of alternatives, and the potential for modest returns from the S&P 500 due to high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios. Continue…

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This morning on ABC Mornings with Paul Turton, we discussed the upcoming corporate reporting season and what it might reveal about Australia’s economic health. I noted that while markets have been strong so far this year – led by banks and tech – investors will be closely watching whether earnings justify this optimism. Continue…

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