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Economists are locking in forecasts for another interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank next month as the trade war sparked by US tariffs hikes threatens to derail the global economy.

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is adamant Donald Trump’s trade war will have little impact on its ambition to outmuscle Tesla as the world’s biggest EV brand.

Cash usually offers poor long-term investment returns – but when it comes to making the most of a market opportunity, it’s a winner.

Vesna Poljak
Business Editor
The markets


Commentary
Lest we lose the next generation’s love of Australia
By ROBERT GOTTLIEBSEN
Business Columnist
Surveys that say Gen Zers feel little affinity with Anzac Day don’t do them justice. Pure history might not motivate them, but having a cause does. It’s time for older generations ...
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Number might be up for access to big money US lotteries
The Lottery Office, which offers Australians a chance to win millions of dollars in foreign prize draws, could be under threat from a regulatory crackdown on gaming in the US.
By GLEN NORRIS
Jetstar’s plan to make the Philippines the new Bali
The Philippines is about to see a lot more Australian visitors, with Jetstar banking on the island nation to be the next Asian hotspot.
By ROBYN IRONSIDE
Property giant to get busy in the built-to-rent market with Fitzroy buy
US property giant Pembroke has bought a build-to-rent development site in a trendy inner Melbourne suburb from fellow American funds house Greystar.
By BEN WILMOT
What the inside of a home overlooking Sydney Harbour looks like
With views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, take an exclusive look at this city pad for a couple who like to come and go. It’s a perfectly redesigned urban sanctuary and home away from home.
By CARLI PHILIPS

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