Despite new tariffs on beef, China is far from closing the door on trade with AustraliaJames Laurenceson, University of Technology Sydney
Inflation cooled more than expected in November. But rate cuts remain unlikely anytime soonJohn Hawkins, University of Canberra
A fresh start feels powerful – until motivation fades. Here’s how to set work goals that stickGayani Gunasekera, University of Sydney
Before toppling Maduro, the US spent decades pressuring Venezuelan leaders over its oil wealthJames Trapani, Western Sydney University
Why central bankers look to the ‘stars’ when setting interest ratesLuke Hartigan, University of Sydney
Trump is close to naming the new Federal Reserve chief. His choice could raise the risk of stagflationHenry Maher, University of Sydney
Will the Australian dollar keep rising in 2026? 3 factors to watch in the new yearIsaac Gross, Monash University
The budget update shows a slight improvement in the federal deficit, but it’s mostly due to good luckStephen Bartos, University of Canberra and John Hawkins, University of Canberra
Women have fought hard to be recognised as farmers. There’s still more work to be doneLucie Newsome, University of New England and Danielle Miller, University of New England
Worker exploitation can hide in plain sight. Here’s how to ensure an ethical summer holidayNaduni Madhavika, University of Tasmania; Balkrushna Potdar, University of Tasmania; Mansi Mansi, University of Tasmania, and Rakesh Pandey, University of Tasmania
‘Weights of gold in bullion’: how the ancients invested in precious metalsKonstantine Panegyres, The University of Western Australia
Supermarket price gouging will be banned from July. Will consumers actually end up better off?Sanjoy Paul, University of Technology Sydney and George Tian, University of Technology Sydney
How stores fighting thieves risk putting off shoppers with disabilities and kidsProfessor Paul Harpur OAM, The University of Queensland; Syracuse University and Lisa Stafford, Griffith University
Here’s what new debt-to-income home loan caps mean for banks and borrowersAdrian Lee, Deakin University
Aircraft noise from new runways will hit thousands more homes. Australia needs fairer solutionsMilad Haghani, The University of Melbourne; Abbas Rajabifard, The University of Melbourne; Gavin Lambert, Swinburne University of Technology; Rico Merkert, University of Sydney, and Taha Hossein Rashidi, UNSW Sydney
Will Help to Buy give first home buyers a leg up? Here’s what we can learn from the UKRachel Ong ViforJ, Curtin University; Hal Pawson, UNSW Sydney, and Simon Pinnegar, UNSW Sydney
Victoria will force home sellers to reveal their reserve price. Will other states follow?Jian Liang, Queensland University of Technology
RBA keeps interest rates on hold, leaving borrowers looking further ahead for reliefStella Huangfu, University of Sydney
Can you ‘live long and prosper’ by learning economics from Star Trek? Or is that ‘highly illogical’?John Hawkins, University of Canberra and Tesfaye Gebremedhin, University of Canberra
What is a company financial statement? How can it help you spot good or bad investments?Michelle Cull, Western Sydney University and Ushi Ghoorah, Western Sydney University
Want your loved ones to inherit your super? Here’s why you can’t afford to skip this one stepTobias Barkley, La Trobe University
Can office culture survive the work-from-home revolution? Yes, but you can’t force the funBarbara Plester, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Walk while you work: are the extra steps on an under desk treadmill worth the cost?Christian Brakenridge, Swinburne University of Technology
How good people justify bending the rules at work — and what leaders can do about itLorne Michael Hartman, University of Toronto; York University, Canada
If you’re pregnant, do you have to tell your boss? And what are the rules for employers?Dominique Allen, Monash University
Scammers won’t take a break over Christmas. Here’s how to make a plan with your family to stay safeCassandra Cross, Queensland University of Technology
Deep in holiday debt? How to start repaying overdue credit and buy now, pay later billsAngelique Nadia Sweetman McInnes, CQUniversity Australia
Can you return gifts without a receipt or packaging? A legal expert explainsKatharine Kemp, UNSW Sydney
In a world of digital money, what’s the right etiquette to split the bill with friends?Rhys Ashby, Swinburne University of Technology
Walk while you work: are the extra steps on an under desk treadmill worth the cost?Christian Brakenridge, Swinburne University of Technology
