We look at the latest results from our Household Surveys. https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/
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The RBA Lands Sunny-Side Up [Podcast]
We look at the latest from the RBA in the light of current international issues.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2020/mr-20-01.html
The Last Cash Dash! [Podcast]
Robbie Barwick from the Citizens Party and I discuss the countdown to the Cash Restrictions Bill Senate Report, on the 7th February, and what we can still do to impact the outcome following the hearing in Sydney last week.
https://citizensparty.com.au/aus-senate
Teflon And Titanium – A Tarric Brooker Conversation [Podcast]
We discuss the latest political scene, against the economic backcloth and the spreading virus. Yet the latest poles still give the incumbents plenty of hope. And what of Barnaby?
Low Rates, No Rates – Speculate More And Hold Cash!
What happens in a low interest rate setting and why banks won’t lend, but speculate.
Black Swans Squared – The Property Imperative Weekly 1st February 2020 [Podcast]
The latest edition of our weekly finance and property news digest with a distinctively Australian flavour.
Contents: 00:20 Introduction 00:40 US Markets 02:00 Coronavirus 06:00 Federal Reserve 10:08 China 13:40 Japan 14:20 UK 15:30 Brexit 16:20 Euro Zone 17:20 Germany 17:45 Deutsche Bank 20:15 Australian Segment 20:15 Growth outlook and the virus 23:30 Economics 24:30 Home Prices 25:50 Confidence 28:00 Markets
Credit Growth Stirs – Perhaps! [Podcast]
We look at the latest from the RBA and APRA.
Credit growth is still in the doldrums. https://www.rba.gov.au/statistics/frequency/fin-agg/2019/fin-agg-1219.html
https://www.apra.gov.au/news-and-publications/apra-releases-monthly-authorised-deposit-taking-institution-statistics-for-1
CPI Is Still In The Gutter! [Podcast]
We look at the latest from the ABS. The drought and lower dollar is not helping.
What will the RBA do?
https://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/DetailsPage/6401.0Dec%202019?OpenDocument
Can Ratings Agencies Solve The Construction Crisis? [Podcast]
The NSW Government proposes to use Ratings Agencies to solve the poor quality of building construction – what are they thinking?
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/unit-buyers-to-pay-for-ratings-check-on-dodgy-apartments-under-reforms-20200121-p53t7t.html
Why Retirement Needs A Reboot [Podcast]
We look at a recent report on the future of retirement. There are some big issues on the horizon.
https://www.credit-suisse.com/about-us-news/en/articles/media-releases/credit-suisse-research-institute-publishes-study-urging-rethink–202001.html