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10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

Thursday 31 January 2019

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10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

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The Aussie dollar's still climbing

Gains in US stocks and another surge in iron ore prices helped to underpin the Aussie's gains.
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Iron ore prices are suddenly in one of the great bull runs

Uncertainty over the outlook for Brazilian supply is driving the price. 
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Australians are shunning credit card debt like never before

Total personal credit card debt in Australia fell by 4.2% in the year to December, the largest decline on record. 
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The Huawei indictment marks the end of US and China's cycle of trust

It is one in which aggression is more out in the open, and that aggression will directly influence perception and policy in both countries.
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US intelligence report reveals another mysterious Chinese stealth bomber project

China is known to be working on a long-range stealth bomber that's most likely a match to the US's B-2 Spirit bomber, but the intelligence report suggested a new fighter/bomber.
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Too many people are deluded about how much time they will have next week, leaving them overcommitted and unhappy

We mistakenly assume we'll have more time in the near future than we do right now. That's one reason why we postpone unenjoyable commitments (and even enjoyable ones).
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10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

Wednesday 30 January 2019

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10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

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US Fed holds, says it'll be 'patient' on future rate hikes

The FOMC signaled it would be "patient" about future rate hikes. 
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The Australian dollar is flying

As of 8.25am, the Aussie is up 1.40%.
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Trump's trade talks with China could decide the fate of the trade war and the US economy's future

The two sides have until March 1 to reach a trade deal - or the US is scheduled to increase tariffs on $US200 billion worth of Chinese goods.
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Don't be fooled by Gen Z's need to be connected to the internet - these digital natives will remake the workforce

No matter where you look across the Australian or global economies, technology and the changes it has wrought on business models, consumer behaviour, preferences, and brand interaction is writ large.
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Melbourne is the happiest city in the world. These 53 breathtaking photos show what life is really like there.

When it comes to Melbourne, the beaches, emphasis on art, and diverse culture work together to give everyone something to enjoy.
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5 millennials who became homeowners in their 20s share their best advice for buying your first house

We talked to five millennial homeowners to find out how they did it.
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