The United States is in crisis with widespread rioting, curfews and looting. All this on top of the COVID-19 pandemic.  It has the potential to send markets tumbling again. 

Also today:

• Can Australia avoid an economic recession? It’s possible, seriously.
• The property market, which has had a great fortnight, looks to be cooling.
• And who are the richest people in the country?

Plus an interview with Commonwealth Bank chief economist Stephen Halmarick about the encouraging rebound in spending going on in Australia.