China’s property market, which makes up a substantial chunk of the country’s economy, needs more government support to prevent further deterioration, analysts said.
More rate rises flagged by RBA
Delaying the Melbourne Cup Day rate hike would have risked a more aggressive increase to interest rates in the months ahead, fresh meeting minutes released…
Grim inflation warning for next two years
Inflation will remain a “crucial challenge” for the Australian economy over the next “one or two years”, Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has warned.
What Google’s multibillion payment to Apple says about privacy and power in tech
A valuation of default settings became clear in the current Google antitrust trial. During the trial, Google revealed that it paid $26.3 billion in 2021…
Startup adds the one thing many BNPL loans lack: credit visibility
San Francisco-based Cushion’s technology shows buy now/pay later borrowers their upcoming bill payments and helps them build a credit history by reporting certain loan payments…
Most Americans tip 15% or less at a restaurant — and some tip nothing, poll finds
Traditional etiquette is to tip 15% to 20% for a sit-down meal. Many Americans seem to disagree.
Australia bolsters small business cyber security with $41.6 million investment
Australia’s Cyber Security Minister Clare O’Neil and Small Business Minister Julie Collins have jointly announced a substantial investment of $41.6 million…
Bitcoin gains as dollar unwinds, Ethereum approaches bullish golden cross
Bitcoin (BTC) has managed to keep its head above the $37,200 price point after running up 2% on Sunday following an uneventful first half of…
Tiny country at epicentre of global disaster
What does an unprecedented drought in Central America mean for Australia’s Christmas shopping baskets? We’re about to find out – with a parched Panama Canal…
Mastercard doubles down on effort to detect and tackle crypto fraud with AI tie-up
Mastercard told CNBC exclusively Monday it’s partnered with Feedzai, a regulatory technology platform, to improve monitoring and blocking of fraud in crypto.