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Energy hysteria reaches ludicrous speed

This country has dragged the anchor on energy. After years of politicking, rent-seeking and bad ideas, hysteria has replaced debate in energy planning.

  • Energy planning in Australia shifts from reasoned debate to fear and hysteria
  • Santos may abandon $3.6bn Narrabri gas project due to Labor's domestic reservation plan
  • Queensland gas is proposed solution, with lower breakeven costs than other regions

Bessent says US, China trade truce extended by 2 months

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday evening that the U.S. and China have agreed to extend their trade truce, shortly after Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for two days of…

  • US and China extend trade truce by 2 months until January 10
  • Extension follows Chinese leader Xi Jinping's visit to Washington
  • Truce aimed at addressing economic front and potential larger deal

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