Trump had a manic first week
His fans say he is Moses leading them into the Promised Land. The rest of the world can barely keep up.
John Kehoe writes on the economy specialising in North America, monetary policy, markets. Based in Washington, John began his career as an Australian Treasury official before joining The Australian Financial Review in 2008. He has also worked as a sports broadcaster for radio and television.
His fans say he is Moses leading them into the Promised Land. The rest of the world can barely keep up.
The Dow's record-setting 20,000 points has investors weighing Trump's pro-business agenda against threats of trade protection.
Malcolm Turnbull has attempted to douse speculation the government's refugee deal with the United States is in doubt.
Malcolm Turnbull's deal with Barack Obama for the US to accept refugees held by Australia is at risk of unravelling.
The Dow surged to its highest ever, powered in part by optimism about President Donald Trump's evolving pro-business agenda.
In a carrot and stick approach, the President pledged to slash taxes and regulation but touted trade protectionist policies.
The President's differences with the Republicans may allow him to finally break up the legal corruption of the Washington Beltway.
US President Donald Trump is moving swiftly to recast trade relations with other countries.
New US President Donald Trump officially set a lofty goal of doubling economic growth to 4 per cent through tax reform, looser regulation, b...
Donald Trump painted a deeply nationalist and populist vision for his presidency, affirming he will govern as he campaigned.
'There is probably a higher upside and a lower downside' from a Trump presidency.
Donald Trump has watered down his plans to gut on day one Barack Obama's legacy on trade, climate change and immigration.
Donald Trump's inauguration address on Friday will be closely watched by investors and foreign governments for any clues about policies.
The IMF warned uncertainty over Donald Trump's stimulus means there is upside and downside risks for world economy.
US President-elect Donald Trump has inflamed tensions with China by affirming the One China policy could be horse-traded with Beijing on tra...
Domestic politics in Washington and China could "trump" cooler heads and lead to a clash over the South China Sea or currency.
The President-elect's theatrics risk undermining institutions like spy agencies, while media faces a challenge adjusting to the Trump era.
Author Thomas Frank pinpoints what's afflicting America's working class over Lunch with the AFR.
Rex Tillerson says Beijing should be denied access to disputed South China Sea islands, increasing the prospect of conflict between China an...
The Australian dollar surged past US74ยข and bond yields fell as Donald Trump had little to say about his pro-growth agenda, putting investor...
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