Today
- Opinion
- Opinion
The big risk in Kamala Harris’ surprise choice for VP
Tim Walz’s down-to-earth language was transformed into the equivalent of a political magic wand, but there’s a risk in overlooking Josh Shapiro in the must-win swing state of Pennsylvania.
- Jennifer Hewett
- Opinion
- US election
What does China make of America’s topsy-turvy election?
Beijing will have trouble working out whether a hard or soft approach to a new US administration will work best.
- Ian Bremmer
Chalmers disputes RBA; Rex sale looms; Why Harris chose Walz
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
- Analysis
- US election
Folksy attack dog: Why Harris chose Tim Walz as VP
The plain-speaking Minnesotan brings Midwestern colloquialism and progressive appeal to the Democratic ticket.
- Steff Chávez
- Opinion
- Monetary policy
The Fed will not let markets dictate a rate cut
The US central bank reacts to the sharemarket only when volatility threatens financial stability. For the moment, there is no evidence that this is the case.
- Barry Eichengreen
Harris presents running mate in battleground rally
The vice president introduced Tim Walz on stage, hailing him as a “fighter for the middle class” and touting a biography Democrats hope will broaden the ticket’s appeal.
- Updated
- Matthew Cranston
Yesterday
Two left: Harris set to name White House running mate
Kamala Harris only has days to choose either Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro or Minnesota governor Tim Walz to be her vice presidential candidate.
- Rozina Sabur
‘This country is better than that’: Caroline Kennedy on Trump shooting
The only remaining child of John F. Kennedy says she’s ashamed there are still Americans prepared to resort to extreme violence because of political differences.
- Matthew Cranston
This Month
- Opinion
- Interest rates
Markets mayhem jangles investor nerves
Why are markets are suddenly tumbling as sentiment turns down – and is this the start of something bigger?
- Jennifer Hewett
Democrat split intensifies as Harris chooses running mate
The final stage of the campaign to be Kamala Harris’s vice-presidential contender has reached an ugly phase as moderate and progressive donors, interest groups and rivals lobby for their preferred candidates.
- Reid J. Epstein, Theodore Schleifer and Nick Corasaniti
- Opinion
- US election
Beware the march of the childless voter
The number of non-reproducers is already large and it’s rising, and unfortunately for J.D. Vance, these people may not have kids, but they do have votes.
- Pilita Clark
Northern Star boss says China’s reserves are gold’s best bull signal
Australia’s biggest gold miner, Northern Star boss Stuart Tonkin, said the race for the White House is not the main game as far as gold is concerned.
- Brad Thompson
Harris accuses Trump of ‘running scared’ after he cancels debate
A stoush over the lack of a live TV debate comes as Kamala Harris gets set to announce her running mate for the November 5 presidential election.
- Simon J. Levien, Maggie Haberman and Neil Vigdor
Harris secures enough Democratic delegate votes to be party’s nominee
“It’s not going to be easy. But we’re going to get this done,” the vice president said as she continues to prepare for the party’s convention later this month.
- Will Weissert, Seung Min Kim and Chris Megerian
- Analysis
- US election
Trump keeps going rogue on Harris. Republicans are frustrated.
Donald Trump’s team says it aims to beat Kamala Harris by blaming her for illegal border crossings and inflation. Instead, he’s launching personal attacks.
- Updated
- Marianne LeVine and Josh Dawsey
- Opinion
- Satire
Kamala’s word salad: circular statements, meaningless messages
The new US presidential candidate has a penchant for baffling new age profundity.
- Rowan Dean
‘Is she Indian or black?’ Trump says Harris became a black person recently
The former president also told the National Association of Black Journalists that his choice of Senator J.D. Vance as vice president will not matter to voters.
- Updated
- Jonathan Weisman and Maya King
ASX tops 8100; PwC’s unusual hire; Beware rate cuts mood
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
How Kamala Harris took control of the Democratic Party
As speculation grew over President Joe Biden’s future, officials and campaign aides were quietly reminded a backup quarterback was already on the roster.
- Michael Scherer and Tyler Pager
The venture capitalists who made J.D. Vance
Vance is the first prominent tech venture capitalist to win a spot on a major party presidential ticket, in a sign of the industry’s growing power.
- Elizabeth Dwoskin, Cat Zakrzewski, Nitasha Tiku and Josh Dawsey
