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A savage selloff on the Nasdaq sets a cautious tone for Monday's ASX open, even as surging bullion prices offer a rare bright spot for Perth's mining heartland.
By Perth Markets Desk · 29 June 2026
Perth investors using franking credits in super gain tax advantages Australian shares don't offer overseas. Learn how dividend stocks and ASX income strategies work.
By Perth Markets Desk · 29 June 2026
A sharp selloff in technology and AI stocks dragged the Nasdaq to its steepest single-session loss in months, forcing investors worldwide to reassess just how much growth was already priced in.
By Perth Markets Desk · 29 June 2026
With the S&P 500 shedding 1.95 per cent overnight and gold surging past US$4,000 an ounce, softening employment signals are reshaping the rate outlook for Australian borrowers and investors alike.
By Perth Markets Desk · 29 June 2026
A brutal selloff in US technology stocks is forcing Australian investors to reassess how much growth exposure sits hidden inside their superannuation and equity portfolios.
By Perth Markets Desk · 29 June 2026
As the S&P 500 slides 1.95 per cent and the Nasdaq sheds 4.60 per cent in a single session, sophisticated investors are rotating hard into real assets and selective defensives, and Perth portfolios are sitting closer to the action than most.
By Perth Markets Desk · 29 June 2026
A near 1.4 per cent drop in the Australian dollar is rippling through petrol prices, overseas travel and commodity-linked superannuation balances in ways most Perth households have yet to fully price in.
By Perth Markets Desk · 29 June 2026
A brutal session on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 down 1.95 per cent and the Nasdaq off 4.60 per cent, is quietly reshaping the calculus for buyout funds eyeing Australian assets.
By Perth Markets Desk · 29 June 2026
Perth taxpayers with surprise tax bills face tough choices. Learn why raiding superannuation often backfires and what payment options the ATO offers instead.
By The Daily Perth · 28 June 2026
Perth workers and small business owners: verify these four key details before lodging your tax return to avoid ATO delays and penalties.
By The Daily Perth · 28 June 2026
New tax rules are deterring property investors, reducing competition for owner-occupiers seeking to enter Perth's housing market.
By The Daily Perth · 28 June 2026
Western Australia's engine room is at full capacity — here is what is driving the state in 2026.
By The Daily Perth · 27 June 2026
The mining boom has raised wages and prices. Here is what life actually costs in the west.
By The Daily Perth · 27 June 2026
Gold's rebound helped Australian equities finish higher for the day, though local shares posted a weekly loss as investors navigate mixed signals.
By The Daily Perth · 26 June 2026
Western Australia's capital remains the operational headquarters of one of the world's most significant mining economies, adapting to shifting demand across the commodity spectrum.
By The Daily Perth · 26 June 2026
Rising memory costs driven by AI demand are flowing through to consumer electronics, with Apple lifting prices on MacBooks and iPads.
By The Daily Perth · 26 June 2026
Western Australia's capital has been one of Australia's strongest property markets for several years, as population growth and a buoyant economy absorb new supply faster than developers can deliver it.
By The Daily Perth · 25 June 2026
A comprehensive look at the Perth property market in 2026, including median prices, auction trends and suburbs outperforming expectations.
By The Daily Perth · 24 June 2026