Monday 18 May 2026

Australia’s miners take over from the banks as the share market leaders.

House auctions tumble, particularly in Sydney, even before higher interest rates and the federal budget take effect
An anonymous bidder pays $US9 million to have lunch with Warren Buffett
Illegal tobacco is costing the government billions of dollars, yet there is little law enforcement around it
Iran makes another offer to the US to re-open the Strait of Hormuz

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Miners take the lead over banks; house auctions, prices fall; $US9m lunch with Buffett

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Miners take the lead over banks; house auctions, prices fall; $US9m lunch with Buffett