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petrol rationing
If Australia introduced petrol rationing in response to Iran, how would it work and which sectors would be impacted?
Australia has not had petrol rationing since 1979. The last time it did, the mechanism was simple: a ration book, enough fuel for approximately 32km of driving per week, and a queue. Nearly five decades later, the mechanism has been updated, but the underlying problem, namely our structural dependence on imported refined fuel, has not. The…
Chinese Economy In 2026
The Chinese Economy In 2026 Has Vastly Changed Compared to Years Gone By: Here’s What It Means for the ASX!
The Chinese economy in 2026 is at one of the most consequential turning points since its WTO accession in 2001. The country is no longer the hyper‑growth engine that powered the global commodity supercycle, nor is it collapsing under the weight of its property downturn as some commentators suggest. Instead, China is transitioning into a…
geelong oil refinery fire
Here’s What The Geelong Oil Refinery Fire Will Mean for Viva Energy Investors, And Australian Investors Generally
Investors awoke this morning to news they did not want to hear: A Viva Energy’s Geelong oil refinery fire. This is not just any isolated operational incident that could've happened at any resources or energy company's refinery. It strikes at the heart of Australia’s already fragile fuel‑security framework and raises immediate questions for investors about earnings,…
Oil Hedging
Oil Hedging Has Mitigated The Increase In Qantas’ and Virgin Australia’s FY26 Fuel Bill!
The latest trading updates out of Virgin Australia and Qantas have brought the importance of oil prices, but also oil hedging, back into sharp focus. Airlines are not the only companies that engage in the practice, but few rely on it more. The Middle East conflict has pushed jet fuel margins from roughly US$20/bbl to around…
Best American stocks for Australian investors
Stars And Stripes Income: The 6 Best American stocks for Australian investors in 2026!
Stocks Down Under recaps tha Best American stocks for Australian investors! We know that many Australian investors look beyond the ASX for opportunities, and US equities remain the deepest and most liquid market in the world. What are the Best ASX Stocks to invest in right now? Check our buy/sell tips [sg_popup id="23914" event="click"][/sg_popup] Practical considerations for investors…
Pathology Stocks
Sick Charts: Why The ASX’s 3 Pathology Stocks Are All Under the Weather
The ASX's 3 pathology stocks: Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL), Healius (ASX:HLS) and Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL); have delivered a torrid experience for shareholders over the past two to three years. Sonic, the global heavyweight, has fallen nearly 20% since early 2025 and recently traded at decade lows. Healius, long the sector’s problem child, has lost more than…
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