Wednesday 22nd February 2023

BHP reports a big fall in profit and says it wants to offload its coal mines. 

Also today:
The Reserve Bank thought about lifting rates 50 basis points two weeks ago, fearing that inflation might remain persistently high
Coles appoints first female CEO in its 100 year history
And the inside story of Joe Biden’s sneak visit to Ukraine

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?

This week, it’s all about financial resilience. Get it fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Wednesday 22nd February 2023
BHP reports a big fall in profit and says it wants to offload its coal mines. 
Also today:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The Reserve Bank thought about lifting rates 50 basis points two weeks ago, fearing that inflation might remain persistently high</li>
<li aria-level="1">Coles appoints first female CEO in its 100 year history</li>
<li aria-level="1">And the inside story of Joe Biden’s sneak visit to Ukraine</li>
</ul>
Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?
This week, it’s all about financial resilience. Get it from<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235"> APPLE</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14"> SPOTIFY</a>, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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BHP to sell coal mines; RBA mulls bigger rate hike; Coles picks first female CEO

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Afternoon Report | ASX down 1pc

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Monday 2 February 2026

The housing market starts the new year with a bang, with a pick-up in both prices and successful auctions.
The RBA convenes today and tomorrow to deliberate on interest rates, and markets reckon there will be a rate hike tomorrow
The crisis in the federal coalition gets worse with polling showing Pauline Hanson is now the country’s most popular politician 
The prices of gold, silver and Bitcoin tumble after US President Donald Trump announces his pick for Fed chair. 
The latest Epstein email releases capture leading business figures, including Bill Gates and Elon Musk.

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, inside the Frugal February challenge. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Monday 2 February 2026
The housing market starts the new year with a bang, with a pick-up in both prices and successful auctions.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The RBA convenes today and tomorrow to deliberate on interest rates, and markets reckon there will be a rate hike tomorrow</li>
<li aria-level="1">The crisis in the federal coalition gets worse with polling showing Pauline Hanson is now the country&rsquo;s most popular politician&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The prices of gold, silver and Bitcoin tumble after US President Donald Trump announces his pick for Fed chair.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The latest Epstein email releases capture leading business figures, including Bill Gates and Elon Musk.</li>
</ul>
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And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/"> How Do They Afford That?</a> - this week, inside the Frugal February challenge. Get the episode from<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235"> APPLE</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14"> SPOTIFY</a>, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Housing starts with a bang; gold, silver, Bitcoin tumble; Epstein captures Gates, Musk

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It's all about the RBA this week, with interest rates tipped to rise. Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect.

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BHP to sell coal mines; RBA mulls bigger rate hike; Coles picks first female CEO

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