Starting later this year, Woolworths shoppers will able to use AI to plan meals and even add items to their carts. It’s convenient – but with potential hidden costs.
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The new strategic reserve may provide the West with greater access to key minerals. But China still dominates the processing of many of them.
It’s an enticing idea – but done the wrong way, it could hit some of the very cardholders it’s meant to help.
It’s unusual for central bank leaders to issue such a statement. But the reason is simple: what happens in the US matters worldwide.
Thousands of Iranians have been killed in the current protests. But the longer the regime maintains its blackout, the more people will be driven onto the streets.
Under Donald Trump, the US is fundamentally remaking the rules of the global trade system, provoking an existential crisis in the WTO.
Bushfires disproportionately expose disadvantaged communities, and a one‑size‑fits‑all recovery can deepen those inequalities.
As more airlines crackdown on carry-on limits, see how the rules for flying within Australia and beyond are changing.
Globally, specialised small firms are demonstrating the power of being better, not bigger. NZ could capitalise on the trend if it adjusts some long-held assumptions.
It may feel like a complex, often unspoken emotion. But pleasure at the misfortune of others is common in business settings.
With a trillion-dollar trade surplus, is China’s goal really to make everything ‘better and cheaper’ at home? The reality is not so simple.
The latest inflation figures are an important piece of the puzzle for the Reserve Bank ahead of its next interest rate decision in February.
As many head back to work, fresh starts can open the door to change. But maintaining lasting momentum depends on what we build after the novelty wears off.
Things have come a long way since the 1980s. But women still do not have the equal economic access they deserve.
Workplace culture is still adapting to new hybrid rules and expectations. Here’s what I learned from companies and workers trying to get it right.
The prospects for interest rates lie in the stars.
Yes, there is evidence changing your desk set up can help with fat loss, improving cholesterol, blood pressure and metabolism. But try this before you buy.
Behind the allure of sun-soaked getaways lies a hidden risk of worker exploitation and modern slavery.
The social rules around money have struggled to keep pace with technology. But there’s a surprising way to rethink how you split bills that can make you feel better.
The ancient Greeks and Romans understood that “whoever has money sails with a fair breeze”.
Christmas lunch is over, all the presents are unwrapped. Now comes the hard part: paying for it all. Here are some steps to follow.
Before you box up your unwanted presents and head to the shops, here’s what Australia’s consumer law says about asking for a return, exchange or refund.
From societies without money to profiteering aliens, the world of Star Trek has more to say about economics than you might think.
Christmas can be joyful, chaotic and exhausting all at once. Three management experts share workplace leadership lessons to help us enjoy the festive season.
While businesses spend heavily on consultants, you could build these skills at home.