ASX cops a $60b hit with few places to hide for investors

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 1, 2026

The Australian sharemarket has endured a savage session as it contended with the downside of a US economy that keeps powering through its many challenges.

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A new route to Europe? How Hawaiian Airlines could forge fresh path for Australians

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Big four banks sting home owners with rate rise

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