Australia and Japan have signed a suite of deals strengthening economic and security cooperation as Japan's 'iron lady' makes her first visit to Australia as leader. With global energy disruptions and a faltering rules-based world order, both leaders say a strengthened alliance between Australia and Japan is crucial for both countries.
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Folge vom 05.05.2026Heavy metal and critical minerals: Australia, Japan sign deals on defence, economy and rare earths
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Folge vom 05.05.2026Tensions escalate after naval conflict in Strait of Hormuz, UAE oil fireIran says it has forced a US warship to turn back from entering the Strait of Hormuz, while the US has announced its forces have hit six Iranian small boats they say were threatening commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. They say US merchant ships made it through the strait - without saying when - while Iran has denied any such crossings had taken place
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Folge vom 05.05.2026SBS talks to Canstar’s Sally Tindall ahead of RBA rates decisionThe Reserve Bank will make a decision this afternoon on interest rates, and financial markets and most economists are tipping a third straight rate hike. SBS' Cameron Carr spoke to Canstar’s head of data analytics Sally Tindall on Monday about what to expect. That includes the potential for a repeat of the its split decision to raise interest rates in March as the central bank frets over the dual threats of high inflation and a stalling economy.
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Folge vom 04.05.2026RBA expected to lift rates as Australian dollar nears four year highAustralian shares dropped 0.4 per cent ahead of an expected Reserve Bank rate rise, with losses across most sectors led by consumer staples and energy, while petrol prices continued to ease nationwide. Corporate headlines included a recall by A2 Milk in the United States, an ASIC investigation into Accent Group, and NAB’s weaker half-year profit driven by accounting changes despite solid lending growth and a steady dividend. The outlook for borrowers and interest rates is in focus as the Australian dollar lifts above 72 US cents. George Boubouras from K2 Asset Management Ltd joins the podcast to break down the market moves and what to watch next.