RBA cuts rates, warns on productivity; ASX hits high; Star strikes deal

Wednesday 13 August 2025

The RBA delivers a much-awaited interest rate cut - the third so far this year.

And more, including:

• The local sharemarket hits a new all-time high, buoyed by the interest rate cut.
• Donald Trump extends a tariff truce with China. 
• Star Entertainment strikes a deal.
• Airlines cash in on a big shift in how we travel.

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