Inflation up, growth down; mega data centre deal; Tinder’s push for women

Tuesday 21 April 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns Australia could be heading for lower growth and higher inflation. 

• NextDC, Australia’s largest data centre company, does a mega-deal to build for one tech company, as much as it has developed in the last 15 years
• National Australia bank warns on bad debts due to high energy prices
• Electric vehicle company BYD booms
• Dating app Tinder sets out to be more attractive to women

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