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Economy
Even the world's most-envied retirement plan is falling short
Most Australians about to give up work have much less in the kitty than they’ll need.
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Style & fashion
Shoe giants look to Paris Olympics for a runaway success
Asian suppliers signal a rebound may be under way for the likes of Nike and Adidas.
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Bloomberg
Australia will only cut rates in late 2025, ex-RBA official says
The cash rate is currently at a 12-year high of 4.35%.
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Climate change
US, Europe fear of China's dominance threatens climate fight – Envoy
China’s world-beating deployment of renewables is finally encountering headwinds.
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