Black Friday spending down in 2025 in blow to retail recovery
“Across the three groups we are tracking weekly, the pattern over the month continues to show more spending…
Shoppers are underwhelmed by deals and crowds on Black Friday
Underwhelmed and unimpressed are how shoppers are feeling about Black Friday deals so far.  The Repasky family makes a…
Lotterywest cancels licences of seven stores across Perth found to be selling illegal tobacco or vapes
Seven stores across Perth found to be selling illegal tobacco and vapes have had their lotteries licences terminated,…
Why convenience stores along Fremantle cafe strip are the front line of WA’s illegal tobacco trade
Retail along Fremantle’s famous “cappuccino strip” has long been a volatile market, but amid growing financial insecurity for…
Gold Steady as Traders Weigh Hopes of US Rate Cut, Ukraine Peace
Gold wavered, as traders weighed the growing prospect of an interest-rate cut in the US against a possible…
Dollar stable even with US rate cuts in focus, yen vigil continues
SINGAPORE/LONDONÂ – The U.S. dollar was steady on Tuesday even as investors deliberated over the chances of a Federal…
Gold Steady After Fed Governor Remarks Raise Bets on US Rate Cut
Gold steadied, after surging in the previous session due to increased confidence that the US will cut interest…
Gold Edges Lower as Market Weighs Chance of Another Fed Rate Cut
Gold edged lower as traders weighed the chance of another Federal Reserve interest-rate cut before the end of…
Retailers in north-west Victoria fed up with increasing crime rates amid proposed state law change
Intersport Mildura is located on one of north-west Victoria’s busiest streets, yet customers are required to ring a…
Product recall: Pop and Surprise Playset toy sold at Kmart and Target pulled from shelves over choking risk
A popular children’s toy sold at Kmart and Target has been recalled just weeks before Christmas because it…
Crypto Market Extends Slide With Bitcoin Dropping Below $87,000
The cryptocurrency market extended a more than a month-long retreat in Thursday trading, just as stocks surrendered the…
Bitcoin Daredevils Leave Market on Edge as Levered Bets Misfire
The Bitcoin bounce never came — and now leveraged traders are trapped. After peaking around $126,000 in early…