Thursday 20 November 2025

The big banks claim they are looking after small businesses and competition in the sector is hotter than ever. 
The local share market falls to a new, near six-month low. 
Scientists provide upgraded warnings about ultra-processed foods.
Wages growth stabilises, but that doesn’t mean we can expect rate cuts. 
Donald Trump calls a female reporter “Piggy.”

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Thursday 20 November 2025
The big banks claim they are looking after small businesses and competition in the sector is hotter than ever.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The local share market falls to a new, near six-month low.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Scientists provide upgraded warnings about ultra-processed foods.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Wages growth stabilises, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean we can expect rate cuts.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Donald Trump calls a female reporter &ldquo;Piggy.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
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Banks claim support for SMEs; ASX hits 6-month low; Trump calls female reporter “Piggy”

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