Major power outages hit Spain and Portugal cause widespread chaos
Officials said a possible cyber attack had not been ruled out and investigations were ongoing.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-29/spain-portugal-hit-by-widespread-outages/105226860
Live: ASX set for a flat opening after gains on Wall Street
By Stephen Letts
Wall Street ended the week with solid gains on the back of easing trade tensions, but the ASX is not expecting much of an uplift. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-28/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates/105221920
Musk has refocused on Tesla but experts say the 'rot has set in' already
By Lewis Wiseman
Experts say it could be too late for Tesla to "separate the man from the machine" as Elon Musk's personal brand hits an all-time low.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-27/elon-musk-trying-to-fix-damaged-tesla-brand/105209940
'Trump won't save us': Australians' radical shift on US relations
By Jason Whittaker
Most Australians believe the United States can no longer be relied on for security in a "fundamental change of worldview", research for Q+A shows.
IMF downgrades Australia's growth, with tariffs to hit US hardest
By Thomas Morgan
The International Monetary Fund says the US will be hardest hit by its own increased tariffs, which the organisation says is the biggest upheaval to global trade in 80 years.
Live: Threats to sack US Fed chair send Wall Street crashing
By Stephen Letts
The ASX is poised for a nervous opening following the US Fed chair's future being questioned and Wall Street crumbling. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-22/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates-april-22/105199102
Trump could be fighting a losing battle in a US-China trade war
By Ian Verrender
A US-China trade war is a battle neither side can win. It's more a question as to the amount of pain either country can endure and which will emerge with the least damage.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-22/trade-war-china-us-tariffs-bonds-trump/105197156
China warns countries against negotiating trade deals with the US at its expense
China has warned countries against striking a broader economic deal with the United States at its expense, ratcheting up its rhetoric in a spiralling trade war between the world's two biggest economies.
The year housing turned toxic was captured in a talkback chat with PM
By Gareth Hutchens
Do home owners ever complain when house prices rise? A former prime minister said they didn't, but we're now dealing with the fallout.
Indigenous businesses pump $16b into economy but barriers still in place
By Nakari Thorpe
The Indigenous business sector is experiencing significant growth but challenges remain around access to capital, a lack of culturally safe support and entrenched racism.
The year housing turned toxic was captured in a talkback chat with PM
By Gareth Hutchens
Do home owners ever complain when house prices rise? A former prime minister said they didn't, but we're now dealing with the fallout.
Trump says Federal Reserve boss' termination 'cannot come fast enough'
The president has placed the head of the US central bank in his sights, floating a move that could cause market chaos and undermine the independence of the Federal Reserve.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-18/trump-lashes-out-at-jerome-powell/105190678
Californian Governor Gavin Newsom sues Trump over 'destructive' tariffs
By Luke Cooper
The United States' most populous jurisdiction, California, and its Governor Gavin Newsom are suing the Trump administration in a lawsuit aimed at blocking President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on foreign trading partners.
Breaking: Australia's unemployment rate picks up slightly in March, to 4.1pc
By Gareth Hutchens
Australia's unemployment rate rose slightly in March, from 4 per cent to 4.1 per cent
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-17/unemployment-rate-march-2025-4-1-per-cent-australia/105186836
Live: Australian shares headed for more losses, as Wall Street closes down again
By Emilia Terzon
Wall Street is set to close lower, after concerns about tariffs were aired by the US central bank's chair and by chip maker Nvidia. Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-17/asx-markets-business-live-news-april-17-2025/105186234
Footwear chain Wittner hopes for new buyer after collapse
By Emilia Terzon
Australian footwear chain Wittner is the latest local retailer to face closure, with administrators appointed to manage the 113-year-old company.
