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PacWest cuts quarterly dividend to shore up finances

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The collapse of three U.S. lenders in two months has sent shockwaves throughout the sector

 
Shares of beleaguered PacWest Bancorp have jumped, leading a broader recovery in the battered U.S. banking sector.

PacWest’s stock boost comes after the bank on Friday said it would sharply cut its quarterly dividend to shore up its finances.

The Los Angeles-based lender will now pay one cent per common share, compared with its regular dividend payout of 25 cents, citing economic uncertainty and volatility in the industry.

Shares of PacWest were hammered to a record low last week after the bank said it was exploring strategic options, including a potential sale or capital raise.

The collapse of three U.S. lenders in two months has sent shockwaves throughout the sector, with investors dumping shares of even those banks that analysts say are financially sound.

The KBW Regional Banking index recovered some losses on Friday, but it is still down more than 26% since the beginning of the regional banking crisis in March.

PacWest shares were up as much as 24% on Monday before pairing some of those gains. Peers Western Alliance Bancorp, Comerica and Zions Bancorp also rose.

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Trump’s copper tariff shakes global markets

Trump’s 50% copper import tariff aims to strengthen U.S. manufacturing, impacting global supply chains and Chile significantly.

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Trump’s 50% copper import tariff aims to strengthen U.S. manufacturing, impacting global supply chains and Chile significantly.


President Donald Trump has unveiled plans to impose a 50% tariff on copper imports, a move set to rattle global supply chains and redraw the industrial map.

The tariff will hit within weeks, with Chile, the world’s largest copper exporter, expected to bear the brunt.

While Australia’s direct copper trade with the US is limited, analysts say the real message is strategic: the US is reinforcing its domestic manufacturing power.

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RBA unexpectedly keeps interest rates steady at 3.85%

RBA surprises with decision to maintain interest rates at 3.85%, impacting economic forecasts and housing market activity.

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RBA surprises with decision to maintain interest rates at 3.85%, impacting economic forecasts and housing market activity.

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The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept its cash rate at 3.85% despite concerns from the Housing Industry Association about its impact on new home construction. Although inflation is within target and there’s some market confidence, households are under financial strain amidst economic uncertainties.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to maintain the cash rate at 3.85% following a split vote of six to three. This unexpected decision comes as the Housing Industry Association warns that these rates remain restrictive, potentially hindering new home building.

Senior economist Tom Devitt stated that the rates will delay necessary building activity but noted improved market confidence following previous rate cuts.

Current inflation data shows the RBA’s preferred measure has been declining and remains within the target range. However, household spending is under strain, with Australia experiencing a per capita recession since mid-2022.

Labour costs

The RBA’s decision was influenced by concerns over productivity growth and high unit labour costs, affecting its inflation outlook. While some economists anticipated a rate cut, the RBA opted for caution due to economic uncertainties, both domestically and internationally.

The bank acknowledged gradual recovery in private demand and household incomes but highlighted ongoing challenges in passing cost increases to final prices.

Despite the hold on rates, price rises in essentials like petrol continue to impact Australian households. The RBA emphasized the need for ongoing assessment before making future rate changes, suggesting a careful approach in response to evolving economic conditions.

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Feeling the stress this tax season?

Join Dr. Steve Enticott for essential tax tips to avoid costly mistakes this season and maximize deductions for 2025.

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Join Dr. Steve Enticott for essential tax tips to avoid costly mistakes this season and maximise deductions for 2025.


It’s that time of year again, and if you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone.

With so many moving parts, from missed deductions to misplaced receipts, small mistakes can lead to big losses.

Dr Steve Enticott from CIA Tax joins to break down what people forget most, which new deductions to know for 2025, and why a simple checklist can save you money.

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