US tariff decision bad for Australia; PM to focus on economy; Winter Olympics glory

Monday 23 February 2026 Australia has emerged as a loser after the US Supreme Court’s decision to knock back Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs triggered the imposition of a global 15 per cent levy, which is higher than what we pay now.  Strong earnings from Aussie companies pushes the ASX to record territory. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government will be focusing on cost-of-living pressures and the economy in the run up to the May budget Which Australians feel best about life The end of the winter Olympics Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, the kids’ money blueprint. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.