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Stocks spring higher, dollar gains as Trump announces tariff pause excluding China
The US dollar - which had been lower earlier - strengthened against the yen and other currencies after Trump's announcement. Audio
Markets react to Trump's new tariff announcements
US President Donald Trump has paused the implementation of some new tariffs, while increasing levies on China even further, to 125 percent. Bloomberg business columnist John Authers spoke to Corin… Audio
Trump pauses tariffs for EU
The European Union will also have its tariffs paused, despite voting in favour of hitting a series of American goods with a retaliatory 25 percent tariff. Correspondent in Brussels Pablo Gutierrez… Audio
Trump hits China with 125 percent tariff, others paused
Donald Trump announced he is pausing and lowering reciprocal tariffs on some nations, not including China - which he has raised to 125 percent. Washington correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Paddy… Audio
UK: Starmer declines to back "buy British" campaign
Trump's tariff regime has caused chaos on markets around the world, Ellie Jay tells us how the UK is reacting Audio
Tariffs forces China to work together with neighbours
Anas Mallick reports on how Trump tariffs are being greeted in South Asia Audio
Nursing home fire kills 20 in northern China, local media reports
Twenty people have been killed in a fire at a nursing home in northern China, according to a state news agency.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 April 2025
In today's episode, economists' predict a 25 basis point cut to the official cash rate, taking it to 3-point-5 percent. A new report has found New Zealand is being overwhelmed by organised crime - and… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 April 2025
On today's episode, the country's biggest exporters are trying to come to grips with what exactly the Trump's tariffs mean, while global stock markets have been volatile, taking big swings both up and… Audio
US Supreme Court halts order reinstating fired federal workers
The US Supreme Court blocked a lower court's order requiring the Trump administration to reinstate thousands of fired federal probationary workers.
Lawyer warns of threats to Prince Harry in UK security appeal
"Al-Qaeda recently called for [Harry] to be murdered", his lawyers said in a written submission on his ongoing court battle over security.
Ukraine says it captured two Chinese nationals fighting in Russian army
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said two Chinese nationals fighting in the Russian army have been taken prisoner in eastern Ukraine.
Uncertainty remains in global stock markets over looming tariffs
Global stock markets have been volatile, taking big swings both up and down as uncertainty remains over looming trade tariffs. Washington D.C. correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Australian leaders square off in first TV election debate
The first TV leaders debate went to air last night in Australia, Pam Corkery watched it so you didn't have to Audio
US: Israel's PM has meeting at White House
Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington for talks at the White House, Alex Baird reports on the Middle East from Doha Audio
Trump awaits 'call' from China, but aides say deal not likely soon
Beijing has censured the tariff escalation as 'blackmail'.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Brad Foster phones in form Australia to discuss how that country is dealing with Trump's tariff crackdown and a cybersecurity issue with Australian superannuation funds. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 8 April 2025
In today's episode, parts of Levin have suffered extensive damage from a tornado, the Finance Minister has warned global inflation could rise by as much as 0.5 percent in response to Donald Trump's… Audio
Trump threatens China with extra 50% tariff
And the White House says talk of a 90-day pause on tariffs is "fake news" as world markets continue to plunge. Audio
International stock markets react to Trump's tariffs
US stocks have been swinging wildly today as traders hope Donald Trump's tariffs might be eased or scrapped. Wedbush Securities' Dan Ives spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
