Friday 14th April 2023

A booming jobs market puts pressure on the Reserve Bank to lift rates again 

Also today:
The IMF urges the Government to raise the GST
How a change of colour and a few harsh words boosted the tax office coffers 
And Rupert Murdoch set to take the stand in a defamation case in the US

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

This week is all about the difference between active and passive investing. Get it fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Friday 14th April 2023
A booming jobs market puts pressure on the Reserve Bank to lift rates again 
Also today:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The IMF urges the Government to raise the GST</li>
<li aria-level="1">How a change of colour and a few harsh words boosted the tax office coffers </li>
<li aria-level="1">And Rupert Murdoch set to take the stand in a defamation case in the US</li>
</ul>
Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?
This week is all about the difference between active and passive investing. 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.

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0wu3ezGEfBZFYspJbTTaYL">Sean Aylmer</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw08pZ8jZ88rHJgCfbHkTr5k">Michael Thompson</a>.&nbsp;Find out more at&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain%3Dfearandgreed.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1DLq_FuqjEt3HC-ZK1704H">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/">Michael Thompson</a>. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

Jobs puts pressure on rates, ATO’s novel way to chase taxes, Murdoch in the stand

The Reserve Bank set to raise interest rates, as the war in the Middle East increases inflation pressures. 
The local housing market has its worst week all year. 
YouTube surpasses Disney to become the largest media company in terms of revenue. 
Why an ASX listed stock lost 90 per cent in one session
Porsche cuts jobs as it tries to recover from its less than successful electric vehicle strategy

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, an investor’s secret weapon explained. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

The Reserve Bank set to raise interest rates, as the war in the Middle East increases inflation pressures.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The local housing market has its worst week all year.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">YouTube surpasses Disney to become the largest media company in terms of revenue.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why an ASX listed stock lost 90 per cent in one session</li>
<li aria-level="1">Porsche cuts jobs as it tries to recover from its less than successful electric vehicle strategy</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, an investor&rsquo;s secret weapon explained. 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.

Rates to rise as war goes on; auction market tumbles; YouTube biggest media company

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/e663ba77-3fe6-43ea-909b-b40e00e2db4d/transcript

The Reserve Bank board meets today and tomorrow, with all four big banks tipping an interest rate hike. Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what the RBA might do, the impact of the Middle East conflict, and what to expect from this week's labour force figures too.

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The Reserve Bank board meets today and tomorrow, with all four big banks tipping an interest rate hike. Michael Thompson is joined by economist&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.marketeconomics.com.au/stephen-koukoulas&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1774016164727491&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ip0oOnWAbiKMlcGHM1veC">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;to look at what the RBA might do, the impact of the Middle East conflict, and what to expect from this week's labour force figures too. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1774016164727491&amp;usg=AOvVaw3shlxdJKAJO8A_z9e3gbZm">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 16 Mar 2026

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Michael hits Sean and Adam with five questions — no notice, no prep — all their use of cash. Who still carries it, when did they last receive it, and would they miss it if cash disappeared tomorrow?

Michael hits Sean and Adam with five questions &mdash; no notice, no prep &mdash; all their use of cash. Who still carries it, when did they last receive it, and would they miss it if cash disappeared tomorrow?

Five Questions: When was the last time someone handed you cash? 

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Jobs puts pressure on rates, ATO’s novel way to chase taxes, Murdoch in the stand

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