Don’t expect another rate cut, BHP’s disappointing $8b profit; middle managers uncool
FEAR & GREED | Business News
<p><strong>Wednesday 19 February 2025</strong></p>
<p><strong>The Reserve Bank cuts interest rates for the first time in four years, but don’t hold your breath for another reduction. </strong></p>
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<li>BHP turns in a disappointing half year profit of $8 billion</li>
<li>And why no one wants to be a middle manager anymore </li>
<li>Plus the ACCC pushes forward the Virgin-Qatar tie up and ten Aussie unis ranked in the top 300 in the world.</li>
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