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Waller's Cox Plate 'bonus' as Via Sistina defends crown

Via Sistina has won the $6 million Cox Plate at Moonee Valley, becoming the first horse since legendary mare Winx to win the race in consecutive years.

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J-Mac chases Cox Plate history aboard Via Sistina

James McDonald had a scary fall from Via Sistina before last year's Cox Plate but has enjoyed a smooth preparation for Saturday's $6 million Group 1 feature.

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Wealthy millennial, Gen Z Platinum members drive American Express to record revenue: 'very comfortable paying for its exceptional value'

Platinum is morphing into "the premium lifestyle card," CEO Steve Squeri says. The market sent shares up more than 7% on the strength of the status symbol.

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Aussies seek to topple world's fastest horse in Everest

Hong Kong star Ka Ying Rising will start an odds-on favourite for the $20 million The Everest at Randwick, but a host of Australian sprinters stand in his way.

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Goldman economists on the Gen Z hiring nightmare: ‘Jobless growth’ is probably the new normal

“History also suggests that the full consequences of AI for the labor market might not become apparent until a recession hits.”

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Fed’s Chris Waller says he had a ‘great interview’ to succeed Jerome Powell and the labor market is ‘weak’ and ‘not doing great’

“There was nothing political about it,” the Fed governor told CNBC. “Just serious economic discussion.”

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This week's Fed meeting is likely to be the most divisive in three decades, says Deutsche Bank

With markets convinced of a Fed rate cut, Powell must navigate divisions inside the FOMC over inflation, tariffs, and jobs data.

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Stocks Struggle to Start Nvidia Week: Stock Market Today

Another important week for the stock market starts on a risk-off note.

Kiplinger

Markets are near certain of a September rate cut as more presidents turn dovish overnight

Neither president Kashkari nor president Daly—nor governor Cook—dissented at the July meeting. With governor Christopher Waller and FOMC member Michelle Bowman already lobbying for a cut, the ranks of the dovish are growing by the day.

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Who’s on Trump’s short list for Jerome Powell’s replacement

Trump confirmed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined the role, saying, “I want to work with you,” while market-watchers weigh how each candidate could impact Fed independence and dollar strength.

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UBS sounds the alarm on 'stall speed' as the economy shows signs of running out of gas

It's not an immigration or population shock—fewer people are working, amid shorter hours and lower demand. “The drop in the labor force participation rate has masked how much slackening is actually taking place."

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Jerome Powell has a chance to appease Trump with a rate cut, so will he? Not likely

Analysts see signs of a shift toward easing—possibly beginning in September—but with no guarantees offered after this week's meeting.

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Court blocks Trump’s ‘unconstitutional’ attempt to end birthright citizenship – as it happened

The 2-1 ruling from the ninth US circuit court of appeals brings issue one step closer to coming back before supreme court. This blog is now closed.

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Rate debate among the Fed has analysts questioning who’s ‘auditioning’ for Powell’s job already

President Trump has said he may move up the announcement of Powell's replacement, with analysts looking for public debate among FOMC members for clues as to who is "auditioning" for the role.

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Trump urges Congress to grill ‘dumb, hardheaded’ Powell in latest attack over Fed’s refusal to cut interest rates

Trump claimed that Americans will be paying for Powell’s “incompetence” for years to come, while the FOMC has maintained it needs greater clarity before lowering the base rate.

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Who Will Replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair?

With Jerome Powell's term set to expire in May 2026, President Donald Trump is actively preparing to name a new Fed Chair.

AAP

One month until racetrack housing plan run and done

A controversial plan to turn a historic racetrack into much-needed housing will be off the table indefinitely if members vote against the sale.

The Independent UK

Fed hold rates steady, says job market is 'solid' while inflation 'remains somewhat elevated'

The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday after cutting it three times in a row last year, a sign of a more cautious approach as the Fed seeks to gauge where inflation is headed and what policies President Donald Trump may pursue

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J-Mac, Via Sistina round out Cup carnival in style

Via Sistina, Australia's best racehorse, has produced another dominant performance under James McDonald in the Group 1 Champions Stakes at Flemington.

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J-Mac continues hot Flemington form on Cup day

Red-hot jockey James McDonald was left without a ride in the $8.5 million feature but didn't leave Flemington empty handed on Melbourne Cup day.

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Female jockeys, trainers on equal Cup footing

Almost a decade after Michelle Payne became the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, a record four women riders will contest Tuesday's edition.

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Melbourne Cup fancies Vauban, Buckaroo ready to fire

Irish raider Vauban is out for Melbourne Cup redemption as Chris Waller's Buckaroo headlines the locally trained contenders in the great race's 164th edition.

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How to watch Melbourne Cup 2024 — live stream racing online from anywhere

Hold your horses! It's time for one of the richest turf races in the world. Here's how to watch Melbourne Cup 2024 live streams — for FREE — no matter where you are.

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Melbourne Cup leading contenders at a glance

Some key facts and figures around the 164th edition of the Melbourne Cup, with leading trainers Chris Waller and Ciaron Maher featuring prominently.

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Mullins eyes Irish success in Melbourne Cup

Willie Mullins has brought Vauban and Absurde back for shots at Melbourne Cup glory after both missed out last year under the Flemington sun.

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