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Trump is close to naming the new Federal Reserve chief. His choice could raise the risk of stagflation

Written by Henry Maher, Lecturer in Politics, Department of Government and International Relations, University of Sydney

US President Donald Trump has signalled in an interview with the Wall Street Journal he is close to announcing his pick for the next chair of the US Federal Reserve.

With inflation again increasing amid widespread focus on the crisis of affordability, Trump’s appointment will be closely watched by financial markets and consumers alike.

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To sustain prosperity as its population shrinks, China will have to invest big at home
China’s economy met the government’s official growth target in 2025, with official figures showing real gross dom…
Research reveals a surprising line of defence against cyber attacks: accountants
Egor Komarov/UnsplashWhen Optus, Medibank and non-bank lender Latitude Financial were hit by separate cyber attacks in the pa…
What makes people more likely to give to charity after a disaster: new research
The scope and breadth of natural disasters facing Australia right now can feel overwhelming.Victoria, still reeling from disa…
Australia is betting on a new ‘strategic reserve’ to loosen China’s grip on critical minerals
MirageC/GettyThe federal government has unveiled new details of its plan to create a A$1.2 billion critical mineral reserve. …
Do Woolworths shoppers want Google AI adding items to buy? We’ll soon find out
Woolworths has announced a partnership with Google to incorporate agentic artificial intelligence into its “Olive&rdquo…
After decades of decline, this is how unions can rebuild their role in Australian work
As recently as the early 1990s, 40% of Australian workers were union members. While there was a slight increase in 2024 &ndas…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

Three-quarters of Australian workers think now is a good time to change jobs. This is what managers can do better…
Kaspars Grinvalds/ShutterstockAustralian workers are more likely than those elsewhere to be planning to change jobs, with 74% reporting now is a good time to look for a new position, compared…
Tinder partners with COSMOPOLITAN’S Bachelor of the Year
Tinder, the world’s most popular app for meeting new people, is announced as the principal partner for COSMOPOLITAN’S Bachelor of the Year competition, with Tinder users given the power to…
What Is an Arborist and What Do They Do?
You've probably heard the term arborist before, but what is an arborist? What do they do? And why are they needed? Well, in simple terms, an arborist is a person…

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Australian retailers are turning to artificial intelligence to simplify and automate returns and exchanges, while strengthening loyalty programs a...

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

I’ve been in customer service for years now. As my team has grown, the number one piece of advice I give is to be your...

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Richard Valente, VP of Customer Experience Strategy at TP in Australia, explores how IT-BPM outsourcing is revolutionising the travel sector throu...

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

Online shoppers with HealthPost’s Flora & Fauna have made 11,000 contributions towards climate and biodiversity projects when ordering parcel ...

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Aussie SMEs warn RBA not to ignore global trends, with the current sledgehammer approach threatening business viability and increasing inflation ...

Thryv Australia named Employer of Choice for third consecutive year at Australian Business Awards

Thryv® (NASDAQ: THRY), Australia’s provider of the leading small business marketing and sales software platform, has been awarded the Employer of ...

Trump is close to naming the new Federal Reserve chief. His choice could raise the risk of stagflation

To sustain prosperity as its population shrinks, China will have to invest big at home

Research reveals a surprising line of defence against cyber attacks: accountants

What makes people more likely to give to charity after a disaster: new research

Australia is betting on a new ‘strategic reserve’ to loosen China’s grip on critical minerals

Do Woolworths shoppers want Google AI adding items to buy? We’ll soon find out

After decades of decline, this is how unions can rebuild their role in Australian work

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Three-quarters of Australian workers think now is a good time to change jobs. This is what managers can do better…

Tinder partners with COSMOPOLITAN’S Bachelor of the Year

What Is an Arborist and What Do They Do?

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Thryv Australia named Employer of Choice for third consecutive year at Australian Business Awards

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

Navigating the Cosmetic Advertising Crackdown Before September Guidelines Hit

Defining Actionable AI for Australian IT Efficiency and Security