This week, Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald unveil the surprising purchase propping up Australia’s economic growth, they unpack a truly eventful week in financial markets and ask what is sending one of the world’s best known car makers broke.

This podcast is sponsored by Stripe

To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com.

Further reading:
Bathla and bonds just a preview of what’s coming for timid Australia
Rising yields, plunging house prices and the prospect of a deep economic slowdown: in the past week, the challenges for the country have become very clear.
Housing’s Mr 18.6pc is pure fiction but is still scaring markets
The phantom number refuses to go away and is haunting Australia’s economy, investors, boardrooms and government.
Private credit is the reason we don’t have a Bathla rescue deal yet
Private credit firms tell us it’s how they deal with moments of distress that sorts the wheat from the chaff. The situation at Bathla will put that to the test.

This week, Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald unveil the surprising purchase propping up Australia&rsquo;s economic growth, they unpack a truly eventful week in financial markets and ask what is sending one of the world&rsquo;s best known car makers broke.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://stripe.com/au?utm_campaign=APAC_AU_EN_Google_Google_Search_Brand_Stripe_EXA-22370438132&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_content=741310679462&amp;utm_term=stripe&amp;utm_matchtype=e&amp;utm_adposition=&amp;utm_device=c&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22370438132&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADKNRO6rX9LRRi6oKNAQq79YAbu_Y&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwteTUBhD4ARIsAEYjs3rIL7iKX9g4hscOegutvNVAmHjIwwhSn8lQHWAN5C5_WeOcE9w740QaAgkBEALw_wcB">Stripe</a>
To ask a question, email <a href="mailto:chanticleer@afr.com">chanticleer@afr.com</a>.
Further reading: <a href="https://www.afr.com/chanticleer/things-will-crack-generational-tests-loom-for-economy-investors-20260904-p60udo?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=chanticleer&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Bathla and bonds just a preview of what&rsquo;s coming for timid Australia</a> Rising yields, plunging house prices and the prospect of a deep economic slowdown: in the past week, the challenges for the country have become very clear. <a href="https://www.afr.com/chanticleer/housing-s-mr-18-6pc-is-pure-fiction-but-is-still-scaring-markets-20260903-p60u44?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=chanticleer&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Housing&rsquo;s Mr 18.6pc is pure fiction but is still scaring markets</a> The phantom number refuses to go away and is haunting Australia&rsquo;s economy, investors, boardrooms and government. <a href="https://www.afr.com/chanticleer/for-bathla-to-survive-private-credit-must-save-private-credit-20260903-p60u88?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=chanticleer&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Private credit is the reason we don&rsquo;t have a Bathla rescue deal yet</a> Private credit firms tell us it&rsquo;s how they deal with moments of distress that sorts the wheat from the chaff. The situation at Bathla will put that to the test.

Ugly choice between stagflation and recession, China's EV shock spreads & Bathla mess grows

This week, editor-in-chief James Chessell and Victorian political correspondent Sumeyya Ilanbey on the project that has come to sum up Victoria’s problems, whether it is too big to cancel and how it will play into November’s state election.

This podcast is sponsored by Elston.

Further reading:
The secret tax that says everything about Victorian Labor
The revelation that Labor secretly introduced a tax on public transport users is the latest chapter in a saga in which political momentum has trumped fiscal responsibility. (edited) 
Vic Labor’s secret tax exposes fiscal transparency void
The opposition and leading economists say a charter of budget honesty is needed after the Victorian government introduced a new tax without telling the public. (edited) 
Carroll’s budget scalpel misses the $34b elephant in the room
Premier Ben Carroll is looking to scrape off as many costly, wasteful barnacles he can find before the November 28 state election

This week, editor-in-chief James Chessell and Victorian political correspondent Sumeyya Ilanbey on the project that has come to sum up Victoria&rsquo;s problems, whether it is too big to cancel and how it will play into November&rsquo;s state election.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.elston.com.au/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=19236343106&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADmBLJWPnwDE0sTFfKnDulKIuI-HZ&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwkt_UBhDMARIsALpnOAwakZIltK4DHLGxRwsVeWhLAHCKGzlSCEOaIWtPRQbPfsYeUJeNWE8aAh-EEALw_wcB">Elston</a>.
Further reading: <a href="https://www.afr.com/politics/the-secret-tax-that-says-everything-about-victorian-labor-20260827-p60s9b?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">The secret tax that says everything about Victorian Labor</a> The revelation that Labor secretly introduced a tax on public transport users is the latest chapter in a saga in which political momentum has trumped fiscal responsibility.&nbsp;(edited)&nbsp; <a href="https://www.afr.com/politics/vic-labor-s-secret-tax-exposes-fiscal-transparency-void-20260831-p60t23?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Vic Labor&rsquo;s secret tax exposes fiscal transparency void</a> The opposition and leading economists say a charter of budget honesty is needed after the Victorian government introduced a new tax without telling the public.&nbsp;(edited)&nbsp; <a href="https://www.afr.com/politics/carroll-reels-in-fishy-andrews-allan-era-scheme-20260901-p60tbr?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Carroll&rsquo;s budget scalpel misses the $34b elephant in the room</a> Premier Ben Carroll is looking to scrape off as many costly, wasteful barnacles he can find before the November 28 state election

Too big to cancel? The project that sums up Victoria’s problems

When Nicole Eckels moved to Sydney in 2005, one of the first things she did was go to David Jones to shop for her new apartment.

On the lookout for a fragrant candle to scent her home, what she found was a gap in the market.

Now the founder and CEO of Glasshouse Fragrances, Nicole has grown her company into a global powerhouse, with products stocked in more than 10 countries including the US.

On this week’s episode of How I Made It, host Lauren Sams finds out how this New York-born entrepreneur turned a little-known start-up into a multimillion-dollar business.

This podcast was sponsored by Sinch Engage.

Further reading:

Bill Beament led a 1¢ company. Now it’s Australia’s biggest gold miner

The West Australian who transformed Northern Star took home $60 million last year. Now, the Develop Global CEO is zeroing in on critical minerals.

I had $200’: Inside Aussie Bruna Papandrea’s meteoric Hollywood rise

When the aspiring film producer moved to New York she was in her early 20s and had hardly anything to her name.

When Nicole Eckels moved to Sydney in 2005, one of the first things she did was go to David Jones to shop for her new apartment. On the lookout for a fragrant candle to scent her home, what she found was a gap in the market. Now the founder and CEO of Glasshouse Fragrances, Nicole has grown her company into a global powerhouse, with products stocked in more than 10 countries including the US. On this week&rsquo;s episode of How I Made It, host Lauren Sams finds out how this New York-born entrepreneur turned a little-known start-up into a multimillion-dollar business.
This podcast was sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="http://sinchengage.com/">Sinch Engage</a>.
Further reading:
<a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/mining/this-miner-took-home-60m-last-year-here-s-where-he-s-targeting-next-20260824-p60qwe?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=how_i_made_it&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom" data-testid="headlineLink">Bill Beament led a 1&cent; company. Now it&rsquo;s Australia&rsquo;s biggest gold miner</a>
The West Australian who transformed Northern Star took home $60 million last year. Now, the Develop Global CEO is zeroing in on critical minerals.
<a href="https://web-editing-afr.platform.ink/life-and-luxury/arts-and-culture/bruna-papandrea-is-the-aussie-behind-some-of-hollywood-s-biggest-hits-20260813-p60o5i?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=how_i_made_it&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">I had $200&rsquo;: Inside Aussie Bruna Papandrea&rsquo;s meteoric Hollywood rise</a>
When the aspiring film producer moved to New York she was in her early 20s and had hardly anything to her name.

Nicole Eckels’ multimillion-dollar idea was sitting right under her nose

As a teenager, NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey loved federal budget day.

“I’m not saying I was popular at high school, but I used to love it when [former Liberal treasurers] Peter Costello and John Howard would hand down the budget,” the self-confessed nerd says.

As a 16-year-old, he may not have liked the Liberal grandees’ politics, but these days Mookhey “is a little bit more sympathetic and understanding of where they were coming from".

On this week's episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the Labor politician to find out what eight years of opposition taught him, and the one piece of advice he would give his younger self.

This podcast was sponsored by Aussie Broadband.

Further reading:

The email that cost this top exec a major deal

Esther Colwill, president of Asia-Pacific at Korn Ferry, loved her job at Deloitte – and then she had twins.

Do what others won’t do: AFL great Chris Judd’s formula for success

The former sports star and founder and portfolio manager of Cerutty Macro Fund has one career rule.

As a teenager, NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey loved federal budget day.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m not saying I was popular at high school, but I used to love it when [former Liberal treasurers] Peter Costello and John Howard would hand down the budget,&rdquo; the self-confessed nerd says.
As a 16-year-old, he may not have liked the Liberal grandees&rsquo; politics, but these days Mookhey &ldquo;is a little bit more sympathetic and understanding of where they were coming from".
On this week's episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten sits down with the Labor politician to find out what eight years of opposition taught him, and the one piece of advice he would give his younger self.
This podcast was sponsored by <a href="https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/?utm_source=15-minutes-with-the-boss&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=enterprise">Aussie Broadband</a>.
Further reading:
<a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/from-deloitte-partner-to-climbing-everest-to-regional-boss-20260820-p60q0h?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom" data-testid="headlineLink">The email that cost this top exec a major deal</a>
Esther Colwill, president of Asia-Pacific at Korn Ferry, loved her job at Deloitte &ndash; and then she had twins.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/chris-judd-s-formula-for-outperformance-on-and-off-the-field-20260817-p60p0l?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom" data-testid="headlineLink">Do what others won&rsquo;t do: AFL great Chris Judd&rsquo;s formula for success</a>
The former sports star and founder and portfolio manager of Cerutty Macro Fund has one career rule.

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey on property prices, failure and conflict

This week, Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald  look at why the collapse of a home builder might create a very big drama for the top end of town, they nominate their best and worst results from four weeks of earnings season and take a fierce question from the West about GST proceeds. 

This podcast is sponsored by Workday.

To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com.

 Further reading:

The $19trn reason this housing slump will run longer than you think
Households’ strong balance sheets are supporting strong spending growth. That’s bad news for the central bank, which is not coming to save the property market.

Liberman’s CVS Lane suspends fund redemption after Bathla collapse
CVS Lane, the private credit firm run by the wealthy Liberman family, has suspended redemptions across two of its funds, citing the collapse of Bathla, the failed Sydney developer to which it had lent significant sums.

What we learnt: Ozempic in a pill could change Australia (no, really)
Chemist Warehouse rides the Ozempic wave, Wesfarmers leans into a cost of living crisis and Qantas flies through the Iran war.

This week, Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald&nbsp; look at why the collapse of a home builder might create a very big drama for the top end of town, they nominate their best and worst results from four weeks of earnings season and take a fierce question from the West about GST proceeds.&nbsp;
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.workday.com/en-au/why-workday.html?locale=enau&amp;aud=br&amp;stage=at&amp;size=all&amp;pblr=ninepub&amp;pnpnt=pp0&amp;assettype=web&amp;productfocus=alp&amp;utm_medium=dpub&amp;utm_source=dpdi">Workday</a>.
To ask a question, email <a href="mailto:chanticleer@afr.com">chanticleer@afr.com</a>.
&nbsp;Further reading:
<a href="https://www.afr.com/chanticleer/the-models-don-t-work-the-rba-is-now-in-a-house-of-pain-20260827-p60s9e?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=chanticleer&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">The $19trn reason this housing slump will run longer than you think</a> Households&rsquo; strong balance sheets are supporting strong spending growth. That&rsquo;s bad news for the central bank, which is not coming to save the property market.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/liberman-s-cvs-lane-suspends-fund-redemption-after-bathla-collapse-20260828-p60sbg?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=chanticleer&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Liberman&rsquo;s CVS Lane suspends fund redemption after Bathla collapse</a> CVS Lane, the private credit firm run by the wealthy Liberman family, has suspended redemptions across two of its funds, citing the collapse of Bathla, the failed Sydney developer to which it had lent significant sums.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/chanticleer/what-we-learnt-ozempic-in-a-pill-could-change-australia-no-really-20260824-p60qvy?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=chanticleer&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">What we learnt: Ozempic in a pill could change Australia (no, really)</a> Chemist Warehouse rides the Ozempic wave, Wesfarmers leans into a cost of living crisis and Qantas flies through the Iran war.

$3b builder collapse sparks drama, Profit season's best and worst & Ooshies grocery battle

Associate editor Primrose Riordan and courts correspondent Max Mason on why Jon Adgemis is struggling to keep the details of his $1.8 billion financial collapse secret and what his story tells us about the private credit market.

This podcast is sponsored by Westpac.

Further reading:
Jon Adgemis thought he was winning. Then his CFO took the stand
The failed pub baron has been trying to keep the details of his $1.8 billion financial collapse secret. But a chatty former accountant is making that difficult.
Adgemis’ right-hand man alleges tax con funded ‘exorbitant lifestyle’
The business affairs of the former KPMG deal maker-turned-bankrupt are being scrutinised, with allegations of “sham arrangements” to pay for his spending.
From playboy pub baron to bankruptcy: Inside Jon Adgemis’ $1.8b fall
From KPMG consultant to “glamour banker” with the “Midas touch” to junk-debt-laden bankrupt. It’s been a wild ride for Jon Adgemis and Public Hospitality Group.

Associate editor Primrose Riordan and courts correspondent Max Mason on why Jon Adgemis is struggling to keep the details of his $1.8 billion financial collapse secret and what his story tells us about the private credit market.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.westpac.com.au/">Westpac</a>.
Further reading: <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/retail/jon-adgemis-thought-he-was-winning-then-his-cfo-took-the-stand-20260813-p60o1f?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Jon Adgemis thought he was winning. Then his CFO took the stand</a> The failed pub baron has been trying to keep the details of his $1.8 billion financial collapse secret. But a chatty former accountant is making that difficult. <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/retail/where-d-the-money-go-adgemis-cfo-flips-on-former-boss-20260812-p60nl5?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Adgemis&rsquo; right-hand man alleges tax con funded &lsquo;exorbitant lifestyle&rsquo;</a> The business affairs of the former KPMG deal maker-turned-bankrupt are being scrutinised, with allegations of &ldquo;sham arrangements&rdquo; to pay for his spending. <a href="https://www.afr.com/property/commercial/from-playboy-pub-baron-to-bankruptcy-inside-jon-adgemis-1-8b-fall-20251002-p5mzgv?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">From playboy pub baron to bankruptcy: Inside Jon Adgemis&rsquo; $1.8b fall</a> From KPMG consultant to &ldquo;glamour banker&rdquo; with the &ldquo;Midas touch&rdquo; to junk-debt-laden bankrupt. It&rsquo;s been a wild ride for Jon Adgemis and Public Hospitality Group.

How to go from pub baron to Australia’s biggest bankrupt in 10 years

Bill Beament put himself on the map by transforming a fledgling explorer, Northern Star, into one of the world's biggest gold miners.

After turning the 1¢ company into a multibillion-dollar giant, the West Australian decided to take a punt on a new solo venture.

Now the founder and chief executive of mining exploration company Develop Global, the king of Kalgoorlie is turning his attention to critical minerals.

On this week’s episode of How I Made It, host Lauren Sams delves into the mining titan's playbook as he takes on copper, zinc and lithium.

This podcast was sponsored by Sinch Engage.

Further reading:

‘I had $200’: Inside Aussie Bruna Papandrea’s meteoric Hollywood rise

When the aspiring film producer moved to New York she was in her early 20s and had hardly anything to her name.

‘I owe you nothing’: Two unlikely partners and a $20b housing empire

Craig Carracher knew student accommodation could be vastly improved – and a serious moneymaker. 

Bill Beament put himself on the map by transforming a fledgling explorer, Northern Star, into one of the world's biggest gold miners. After turning the 1&cent; company into a multibillion-dollar giant, the West Australian decided to take a punt on a new solo venture. Now the founder and chief executive of mining exploration company Develop Global, the king of Kalgoorlie is turning his attention to critical minerals. On this week&rsquo;s episode of How I Made It, host Lauren Sams delves into the mining titan's playbook as he takes on copper, zinc and lithium.
This podcast was sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="http://sinchengage.com/">Sinch Engage</a>.
Further reading:
<a href="https://web-editing-afr.platform.ink/life-and-luxury/arts-and-culture/bruna-papandrea-is-the-aussie-behind-some-of-hollywood-s-biggest-hits-20260813-p60o5i?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=how_i_made_it&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">&lsquo;I had $200&rsquo;: Inside Aussie Bruna Papandrea&rsquo;s meteoric Hollywood rise</a>
When the aspiring film producer moved to New York she was in her early 20s and had hardly anything to her name.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/property/residential/how-this-ex-packer-lawyer-secured-australia-s-biggest-real-estate-deal-20260806-p60m1m?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=how_i_made_it&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">&lsquo;I owe you nothing&rsquo;: Two unlikely partners and a $20b housing empire</a>
Craig Carracher knew student accommodation could be vastly improved &ndash; and a serious moneymaker.&nbsp;

Bill Beament led a 1¢ company. Now it’s Australia’s biggest gold miner

This week, editor-in-chief James Chessell sits down with Rio Tinto chief executive Simon Trott, one year after he took over the top job at the mining giant. 

In this episode, Simon reflects on how Rio and Australia are meeting the challenges of merger talks with Glencore, the exponential growth of AI and data centre construction and an increasingly uncertain global landscape.

You can watch the video at afr.com or on the AFR app.

This week, editor-in-chief James Chessell sits down with&nbsp;Rio Tinto chief executive Simon Trott, one year after he took over the top job at the mining giant.&nbsp;
In this episode, Simon reflects on how Rio and Australia are meeting the challenges of merger talks with Glencore, the exponential growth of AI and data centre construction and an increasingly uncertain global landscape.
You can watch the video at<a href="http://afr.com"> afr.com</a> or on the AFR app.

AFR Interviews: Simon Trott

From a young age, Esther Colwill, a former partner at Deloitte and now country head for Australia at Korn Ferry, dreamt of climbing the highest peaks on each of the seven continents, including, of course, Mount Everest.

Colwill succeeded, emerging with critical lessons that have helped her in both her private and professional life.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out how having a goal outside work spurred on this executive’s professional career.

This podcast was sponsored by Aussie Broadband.

Further reading:

Do what others won’t do: AFL great Chris Judd’s formula for success

The former sports star and founder and portfolio manager of Cerutty Macro Fund has one rule that changed the course of his career.

This exec left banking to buy a caravan park. Now he runs an empire

Grant Wilckens co-founded G’day Group in 2004 and never looked back – apart from the time when he could have lost everything.

From a young age, Esther Colwill, a former partner at Deloitte and now country head for Australia at Korn Ferry, dreamt of climbing the highest peaks on each of the seven continents, including, of course, Mount Everest.
Colwill succeeded, emerging with critical lessons that have helped her in both her private and professional life.
On this week&rsquo;s episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten finds out how having a goal outside work spurred on this executive&rsquo;s professional career.
This podcast was sponsored by <a href="https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/?utm_source=15-minutes-with-the-boss&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=enterprise">Aussie Broadband</a>.
Further reading:
<a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/chris-judd-s-formula-for-outperformance-on-and-off-the-field-20260817-p60p0l?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Do what others won&rsquo;t do: AFL great Chris Judd&rsquo;s formula for success</a>
The former sports star and founder and portfolio manager of Cerutty Macro Fund has one rule that changed the course of his career.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/this-exec-left-banking-to-buy-a-caravan-park-now-he-runs-an-empire-20260810-p60n19?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">This exec left banking to buy a caravan park. Now he runs an empire</a>
Grant Wilckens co-founded G&rsquo;day Group in 2004 and never looked back &ndash; apart from the time when he could have lost everything.

Climbing the seven summits taught this executive one big lesson

This week, Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald take you inside the mysterious world of bond markets, and explain what’s got the world’s most important investors rather grumpy. They ask why many of the country's biggest companies don’t seem that keen on investing in Australia and whether there’s something a bit sick about your health insurance. 

This podcast is sponsored by Workday.

To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com.

Further reading:

Scott Bessent just panicked. Your savings may be at risk

The White House’s stunning intervention in bond markets on Wednesday night will have big ramifications for investors around the world, including in Australia.

Economists say wage growth is fine. CEOs see a margin squeeze

Economists may be celebrating wage growth as “in line with expectations”, but corporate Australia is quietly pressing the panic button.

This week, Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald take you inside the mysterious world of bond markets, and explain what&rsquo;s got the world&rsquo;s most important investors rather grumpy. They ask why many of the country's biggest companies don&rsquo;t seem that keen on investing in Australia and whether there&rsquo;s something a bit sick about your health insurance.&nbsp;
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.workday.com/en-au/why-workday.html?locale=enau&amp;aud=br&amp;stage=at&amp;size=all&amp;pblr=ninepub&amp;pnpnt=pp0&amp;assettype=web&amp;productfocus=alp&amp;utm_medium=dpub&amp;utm_source=dpdi">Workday</a>.
To ask a question, email <a href="mailto:chanticleer@afr.com">chanticleer@afr.com</a>.
Further reading:
<a href="https://www.afr.com/chanticleer/scott-bessent-just-panicked-your-savings-may-be-at-risk-20260820-p60pzr?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=chanticleer&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Scott Bessent just panicked. Your savings may be at risk</a>
The White House&rsquo;s stunning intervention in bond markets on Wednesday night will have big ramifications for investors around the world, including in Australia.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/chanticleer/economists-say-wage-growth-is-fine-ceos-see-a-margin-squeeze-20260819-p60pkf?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=chanticleer&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Economists say wage growth is fine. CEOs see a margin squeeze</a>
Economists may be celebrating wage growth as &ldquo;in line with expectations&rdquo;, but corporate Australia is quietly pressing the panic button.

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