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Australia's 38-Day Fuel Buffer: Why We're the Most Exposed Developed Economy
Geopolitics

Australia's 38-Day Fuel Buffer: Why We're the Most Exposed Developed Economy

Japan has 254 days. The US has 125. We have 38.
4 min read 2 months ago
7 Australian Dividend Stocks for Passive Income in 2026
Geopolitics

7 Australian Dividend Stocks for Passive Income in 2026

Reliable dividend payers with strong yields and sustainable payout ratios
5 min read 2 months ago
The Last Sugar Hit: Why China's $120 Iron Ore Rally Is a Trap
Geopolitics

The Last Sugar Hit: Why China's $120 Iron Ore Rally Is a Trap

Prices have surged to $120 a tonne on Beijing's latest stimulus, but beneath the headline numbers, the structure of Chinese demand has fundamentally changed.
5 min read 2 months ago
Australia-EU Trade Deal Signed as China Tensions Rise
Geopolitics

Australia-EU Trade Deal Signed as China Tensions Rise

Eight years of negotiations finally produced a deal that eliminates tariffs on champagne, EVs, and critical minerals. But the real driver is both sides' desire to reduce dependence on Beijing.
6 min read 2 months ago
AI Policy in 2026: The Year States and Feds Go to War
AI

AI Policy in 2026: The Year States and Feds Go to War

Federal preemption, child safety lawsuits, and the end of voluntary governance are reshaping the regulatory landscape.
12 min read 2 months ago
The Geopolitics of Battery Supply Chains in 2026
Geopolitics

The Geopolitics of Battery Supply Chains in 2026

As energy storage becomes infrastructure, the race to secure battery supply chains is reshaping alliances and redefining national security.
6 min read 2 months ago
How Asia-Pacific is Rewiring the World's Critical Mineral Supply Chains
Geopolitics

How Asia-Pacific is Rewiring the World's Critical Mineral Supply Chains

From Malaysia to Japan, a new rare earth order is taking shape — one built on resilience, not just efficiency
9 min read 2 months ago
CommBank Geo-Economics Analysis Explains How Global Power Shapes Markets
Geopolitics

CommBank Geo-Economics Analysis Explains How Global Power Shapes Markets

Senior analyst Madison Cartwright breaks down how trade rules, alliances, and sanctions influence cross-border market interactions.
4 min read 2 months ago
EU and Australia seal trade deal worth $6.9 billion a year after eight years of talks
Geopolitics

EU and Australia seal trade deal worth $6.9 billion a year after eight years of talks

The deal eliminates 98 per cent of EU tariffs on Australian goods. Wine, dairy, wheat, barley and seafood all get duty-free access.
6 min read 2 months ago
China's $120 Billion Critical Minerals Play Is About Security, Not Hostility
Geopolitics

China's $120 Billion Critical Minerals Play Is About Security, Not Hostility

A new report reveals China has invested $120 billion USD into global mining since 2023. Australian headlines call it a threat. Beijing calls it risk management.
9 min read 2 months ago
Southeast Asia's Energy Scramble and What It Means for Australia
Geopolitics

Southeast Asia's Energy Scramble and What It Means for Australia

As dominoes fall across the region, Australia sits at the end of a broken supply chain
5 min read 2 months ago
Australia's China Trade Surplus Shrinks to $19 Billion as Import Dependence Deepens
Geopolitics

Australia's China Trade Surplus Shrinks to $19 Billion as Import Dependence Deepens

The bilateral surplus has collapsed from $45 billion to $19 billion in four years. Australia keeps buying Chinese manufactures while China quietly diversifies its iron ore sources.
8 min read 2 months ago