Podcasts about Iron ore

In this episode, we chat with Peter Bird, Managing Director & CEO of Akora Resources, an exploration company engaged in the exploration and development of a number of iron ore prospects in Madagascar We explore the company's journey and its positioning within the evolving iron ore and broader critical minerals space, and discussing Akora's core value proposition, what sets it apart in a competitive market, and the key milestones that lie ahead as the business continues to develop. We'll also take a deeper look into Peter's own career, his early foundations in mining, his experience at the highest levels of corporate and investment banking, and how that has shaped his leadership across global mining operations. Finally, we'll touch on some of the themes that underpin the industry itself, from the importance of people and culture to mining's role as a highly technical, innovative sector that continues to support modern life while striving to meet growing environmental and community expectations. This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit www.mining-international.org KEY TAKEAWAYS Akora Resources' Bekisopa project in Madagascar is a high-grade, low-impurity iron ore asset with a Post-Tax Net Present Value of approximately $150 million US, significantly higher than the company's current market cap. The project is designed as a low-capital intensity operation ($61 million US) featuring simple "rip and dig" mining and off-the-shelf processing technology. While copper is vital for electrification, high-quality iron ore remains a critical mineral necessary for building the infrastructure required for the global green revolution. While assets and funding are essential, the ability to listen, communicate openly, and manage diverse teams is the ultimate driver of success in isolated mining environments. BEST MOMENTS "The mining piece is incredibly simple: shallow pits, rip and dig, truck and chip. It's that simple." "The one critical element in any business... is people. You need a good quality asset, appropriate funding, and people who can execute." "You can't live in a silo, there's no good being hyper-critical... you really must just take an open approach and have some conviction in what you're doing." GUEST RESOURCES https://www.akoravy.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/akora-resources/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        ⁠rob@mining-international.org⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/⁠ X:              ⁠https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson⁠  YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast⁠  Web:        ⁠http://www.mining-international.org⁠ CONTACT METHOD ⁠rob@mining-international.org⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/⁠ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, has been ordered to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to her father’s former business associates. Mining giant Rio Tinto was also ordered to pay royalties from the Hope Downs iron ore deposits, as well interest and legal costs, to Wright Prospecting and DFD Rhodes. In a statement, Hancock Prospecting Executive Director Jay Newby said the company “welcomes the WA Supreme Court decision which decisively confirms HPPL’s rightful ownership of these tenements firmly rejecting the baseless ownership claims of John [Hancock], Bianca [Rinehart] and Wright Prospecting Pty Ltd in their entirety”. Gina Rinehart’s children, John Hancock and Bianca Rinehart, sought shares in the multibillion-dollar East Angleas iron ore deposits. “The court found that these tenements belong to HPPL exclusively,” Newby said. Plus, police investigate Katy Perry sexual assault allegations, and the US Navy intercepts tankers near Iran. Read more: Gina Rinehart ordered to pay hundreds of millions in royalties in landmark decision Katy Perry being investigated by Victoria Police over Ruby Rose sex assault claim US intercepts eight tankers trying to leave Iranian portsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Send a textWelcome to Country Proud Living with your host LoriLynn.  "Where nurturing spaces empower your life and every day feels a little more like home."    In this episode, LoriLynn explores how the right paint color can shape the way your home feels—cozy, calm, welcoming, and deeply personal. From romantic mauves and warm whites to grounding neutrals and moody statement shades, this episode is full of designer-approved paint inspiration to help you choose colors that truly feel like home.In this episode:Why color has a powerful effect on mood, energy, and comfortHow to choose paint colors that feel warm, calming, and personalSmall ways to use color without painting an entire roomDesigner-approved February color picks from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-WilliamsWhere to use cozy neutrals, moody shades, and romantic hues for the biggest emotional impactWhy your home doesn't need to follow trends—it just needs to feel like youFeatured paint colors:Benjamin Moore: Silhouette, Batik, First Crush, Narragansett Green, White Dove Sherwin-Williams: Coral Island, Universal Khaki, Iron Ore, Urbane Bronze, Natural Linen, BlackberryKey takeaway:If a color helps your shoulders relax and makes your home feel softer, warmer, and more like you—that color belongs in your home.Timeline

Tehillah Niselow speaks to Kumba Iron Ore CEO, Mpumi ZikalalaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with BHP CFO Vandita Pant following the miner's US$5.6bn half-year profit to find out more about its growing copper business and future dividend policy; plus Jonathan Shead from State Street Investment Management on the investment environment.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with BHP CFO Vandita Pant following the miner's US$5.6bn half-year profit to find out more about its growing copper business and future dividend policy; plus Jonathan Shead from State Street Investment Management on the investment environment.

US equities closed mixed on Friday following the release of the inflation report which came in just slightly lower than the market was expecting. US CPI rose 0.2% in January, reflecting a gain of 2.4% on an annualised basis, while a 0.3% MoM gain was expected.   The S&P500 rose just above the flat light, up 0.05%, the Dow Jones flat, just 0.1% higher, while the Nasdaq declined 0.22%.  What to watch today:  Locally, the ASX200 is set to gain 0.58% at the open this morning, ahead of the release of key earnings results from big names reporting today:JB Hi Fi (ASX:JBH) has just released their half year results this morning, with total sales and NPAT both up more than 7%, EPS increased by 19cps to 279.7cps from HY25 and an interim dividend of 210cps, up 23.5%, representing 75% of NPAT. Bell Potter currently have a Buy rating on JBH.The a2 Milk Company (ASX:A2M) posted a 18.8% rise in revenue and lifted FY26 guidance, as well as an interim dividend of 11.5cps fully franked. It's share price will be on watch today. Ansell (ASX:ANN), Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ), BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) and New Hope Corporation (ASX:NHC) are also set to report today.As for what Bell Potter are looking at today: Following Nick Scali (ASX:NCK)‘s first half NPAT up 11% above expectations, Bell Potter maintain a Buy rating, however have lowered their price target by 11% to $25.00 due to softer growth into the second half, earnings revisions and the rising interest rate environment. And one to watch in the resources sector following the release of first half earnings is Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST). Bell Potter maintain a Buy rating and have increased their 12-month price target from $31.10 to $35.00. At the current share price of $28.37 this implies 23.4% share price growth in a year.  In commodities: Crude oil is up to US$62.89 per barrel, with a second straight weekly decline, amid persistent oversupply concerns. The International Energy Agency reiterated that the market is likely to face a surplus of just over 3.7 million barrels per day in 2026. The price of gold is up almost 2.5% to US$5,043.92 per tonne, as softer-than-expected US inflation eased pressure on Treasury yields and weighed on the dollar. Iron ore is down to US$99.66 and over the past month, Iron Ore's price has fallen 7.45%. So keep watch of iron ore miners this week as BHP Group (ASX:BHP) reports tomorrow.To end, AUD$1.00 is currently buying US$0.70. 

This week on Talking Wealth, Janine answers the important questions about the next Iron Ore price rally and what it means for BHP and RIO's growth in 2026. She compares current industry forecasts with her own analysis to prepare investors for the next opportunity.

This week on Talking Wealth, Janine answers the important questions about the next Iron Ore price rally and what it means for BHP and RIO's growth in 2026. She compares current industry forecasts with her own analysis to prepare investors for the next opportunity.

In today’s episode, I’m breaking it all down for everyday investors and families: What could drive an iron ore slowdown, how it impacts the WA economy, and how those changes flow through to jobs and the property markets in the next one to two years and even up to 10 years. This isn't about doom and gloom or a crash, but rather exploring what could happen if there’s a genuine slowdown in the price, demand, or production of iron ore. Even small changes can drastically affect WA’s state revenue, as iron ore is our number one export. That can, in turn, impact jobs, population growth, business confidence, and, yes, property markets, both in Perth and in mining towns. Let's go inside. Resource Links: Get your Strategic Portfolio Plan and our help with Buying Your Next Perth Property (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/invest-in-perth-property/) Get email updates about suburb intelligence reports and exclusive invites to our webinars, events, and workshops. Join (investorsedge.com.au/join) Join the Perth Property Investment Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/perthpropertyinvestors) Join Jarrad Mahon’s Property Investor Update (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/join) For more info on our award-winning and highly rated Property Management services that give you guaranteed peace of mind (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/perth-property-management-specialists/) For more info on how our Property Sales services can ensure you get the best selling price while handling all the stress for you (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/selling-your-perth-property/) Episode Highlights: Intro [00:00] Impact of Iron Ore Slowdown on WA Economy [00:32] China's Role in Iron Ore Demand [03:14] Supply Competition and Commodity Squeeze [05:10] Long-Term Economic Diversification [07:06] Perth Property Market Outlook [09:33] Risk Factors and Strategic Planning [12:34] Mining Towns and Market Volatility [15:50] Final Thoughts and Future Outlook [18:20] Thank you for tuning in! If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Connect with Perth Property Insider: Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestorsedgeAu Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/investorsedge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia ora,Welcome to Monday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.Today we lead with news we need to keep an eye on the 'Sell America' trade, which until now has been more headlines that substance and mainly about China's divestment in US Treasuries. But the Greenland kerfuffle has triggered a serious rethink by many pension fund managers, and more are taking this action.But first, the week ahead will be a relatively quiet one locally on the data front, but we will get a big range of December banking sector data, allowing us to cap the 2025 year on a number of important metrics. In Australia, the key event will be Wednesday's CPI data where it is expected to rise to 3.6%, the final indicator before next week's RBA rate review.Globally, all eyes will be on the gold price and its expected push up through US$5000/oz which could come early in the week.And in the US, all eyes will be on the Fed and its January 29 meeting, amid increasingly contrasting takes by voting members on the appropriate rate path. But most things related to public policy are in turmoil in the US, and the Fed's position is just part of that. We will be watching for bond market reactions.Elsewhere, official interest rate decisions are expected in Canada, Brazil, and Sweden, and the Bank of Japan will publish meeting minutes.An don't forget it is a holiday today in the north of the North Island (Auckland Anniversary Day), and in Australia (Australia Day),In the first news up today, China released its December FDI data overnight and it was negative again. For all of 2025 foreign direct investment fell -9.5%, following a sharp -24.7% fall in 2024 and that makes it the third consecutive year of contraction. December alone recorded a good pickup from November but even with that it was -7% lower than the December 2024 month. But at least it didn't shrink as it did in November from October.China also release minimum wage rate data that showed 27 of the country's 31 provincial jurisdictions have increased monthly minimum wages over the past year, with half introducing double-digit rises.In an interview with state media Xinhua, the Chinese central bank governor indicated that cuts to their interest rates and reserve ratio requirements are on the cards in 2026.Taiwan said industrial production surged more than +21% in December from the same month a year ago, the strongest growth since May. For all of 2025 it was up +16.7%, so the latest activity is an acceleration. But their local retail sector is not showing the same exuberance, up just +0.9% in December from a year ago but down -0.2% for all of 2025. Consumers there are prioritising saving over spending, just like in the country to their west.Japanese inflation eased to 2.1% in December from 2.9% in November, the lowest since March 2022. Food inflation fell to a 13-month low of +5.1%, driven by the slowest rise in rice prices in 16 months.The Japanese January 'flash' PMIs were quite positive with private sector output expanding at their quickest rate for nearly a year-and-a-half to start 2026.The Japanese central bank reviewed its monetary policy and no change was made, held at 0.75% - because an election is imminent. But now inflation concerns seem to be easing too. But markets are on alert for official intervention to support the yen.In India, their 'flash' January PMIs rose across both sectors, maintaining the very high rates of economic expansion there.We are starting to get the early January PMI reports for many key economies. The US factory version was little-changed in a modest expansion and it was the same for their services sector. But both recorded slightly better new order flows. Both noted cost pressures from their tariff-taxes. But as you will note from below this expansion lags most of the other large global economies.The Conference Board's leading economic indicator tracking for the US isn't positive reading, with the latest update reporting further declines.In Canada, their retail sector reported good gains in November, up +3.1% from a year ago, but these may not have extended into December, according to their overnight update.In the EU, output continues to rise in January and business confidence strengthened. That raised their factory PMIs to expansion, but their services PMI's hesitated.In Australia this week, they posted stronger than expected labour market data. That has sharply changed financial market pricing. And in turn there has been a rush by banks, both a major (NAB) and some challengers, to hike their fixed home loan rates today. They get their December CPI result next week and it is widely expected to challenge the upper end of their policy tolerance. If it does, suddenly Australian floating mortgage rates are at risk of a rise on February 3, 2026. If they do hike then, the Aussie policy rate will be 3.85% (3.60% +25 bps). And that will put it 160 bps higher than the RBNZ current 2.25%. It has been 14 years since this difference was that large.In Australia, private sector output expanded at its fastest pace in five months in December according to the S&P Global 'flash' PMI report. Both the factory and services sector expansions picked up, the services sector more than the factory sector however. Faster new order growth, including for exports, was a noted feature.And we should probably note that China received its first shipment of iron ore from their giant African mine at Simandou, Guinea. This likely marks a shift in China's iron ore import focus, likely to Australia's detriment.The UST 10yr yield is now just on 4.24%, down -2 bps from this time Saturday. And here is something to keep an eye on, Europe's largest pension fund cut its holdings of US Treasury debt sharply in 2025, a trend that seems to be gathering steam, the 'sell America' trade, one started by Norway's sovereign wealth fund late last year.The price of gold will start today at US$4983/oz, up a minor +US$1 from Saturday bit still a new record again. US$5000 could come quickly now. Silver is up +US$2/oz at US$103/oz and also a record high. Platinum ihas eased marginally to US$2741/oz.American oil prices are holding at Saturday's at just on US$61/bbl, while the international Brent price is firmish, now just under US$66/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is little-changed from Saturday, still at about 59.4 USc. That makes it almost a -2c loss for the greenback for the week. Against the Aussie we are up +10 bps at 86.3 AUc. Against the euro we are down -10 bps at just on 50.3 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today just under 63.1, and up +10 bps from Saturday, its highest since late September, and up +150 bps for the week.And we should probably note that the official Chinese yuan setting by the Peoples Bank of China slipped below 7 to the US dollar in Saturday's fixing, the first time it has done that since May 2023. Although to be fair, most currencies are rising against the USD, ours included.The bitcoin price starts today at US$87,968 and down -2.0% from this time Saturday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been modest at just under +/- 1.0%.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston and we'll do this again tomorrow.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Julie Lee from FTSE Russell about the day's market action including how the market is dealing with Donald Trump's latest tariff threats and why investors didn't like BHP's record copper and iron ore production report.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Julie Lee from FTSE Russell about the day's market action including how the market is dealing with Donald Trump's latest tariff threats and why investors didn't like BHP's record copper and iron ore production report.

Iran admits brutality; Niall Ferguson on Trump's “Madman Theory”; Andrew Ross Sorkin on the next Great Depression; China's play for Iron Ore pricing power. In this edition of BizNews Daybreak, Alec Hogg unpacks a volatile start to the week: Iran on the Brink: Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei (86), in power for 37 years, breaks his silence, admitting to the brutal repression of recent anti-government protests that billed thousands. Method to the Madness: Historian Niall Ferguson explains why Donald Trump's chaotic geopolitical moves—like the bid for Greenland—might be a calculated application of Nixon's “Madman Theory” to deter adversaries. Market Crash Fears: With anxiety rising, New York Times columnist and author of a recent bestseller on the subject Andrew Ross Sorkin weighs in on whether a 1929-style collapse is possible today, or if government debt is the real ticking time bomb. Commodities Shift: Beijing makes a major move to centralize iron ore purchases, threatening the pricing power of global mining giants. Check the bond market, watch the tariffs, and win the day.

The EU is proposing a new way to allow Ukraine to join the bloc, and it was the best year for US investment banks since 2021. Plus, a look into the iron ore market and the role China is playing in it, and a preview of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Mentioned in this podcast:EU ‘membership-lite' plan for Ukraine spooks European capitalsJamie Dimon warns Trump administration's attacks on Fed could boost inflationChina's state iron ore buyer flexes muscles in talks with global minersBehind the Money podcast: Davos' fight for relevance FT subscription saleNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today's FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval, Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT's Global Head of Audio. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Global Roaming limited series, Hamish Macdonald and Geraldine Doogue are inviting big thinkers from different fields to consider how Australia can not just survive - but thrive - in a more challenging world. In this final instalment, Michael Stutchbury - Former editor-in-chief of the Australian Financial Review and Executive director of the Centre for Independent Studies, says that Australia's economic luck is about to run out. He argues we need break the cycle of high spending and low growth if we want to retain anything like the prosperity we're accustomed to. Get in touch:We'd love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.auFind all the episodes of Global Roaming now via the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts. 

The ASX 200 finished the week up 40 points to 8628 for a 70-odd point loss for the week. Banks were firm, CBA up 1.8% and WBC up 1.3% as the Big Bank Basket rose to $274.68(+1.3%). MQG rose 1.5% despite a $35m fine for reporting short sellers. Insurers better. Financials generally better too. ZIP up 3.3% and CGF rising 3.1%. REITs gained slightly as CHC jumped 2.3% and GMG up 0.5%. Tech was a winner today, something we haven't seen for a while. WTC up 3.2% and XRO rising 2.3%. The All -Tech Index rose 1.5%. Industrials generally were firm, JBH up 2.3%, SGH rising 0.9% and SIG having a good day on a broker upgrade.Resources were mixed, BHP dropped 1.2% with FMG under pressure off 3.2% despite a good week for iron ore. Gold miners found their feet with GMD up 1.6% and VAU rising 1.3%. Base metals stocks also in demand, MLX up 4.4% and DVP rising 4.1%. WDS unchanged and STO off 2.1% with uranium stocks bouncing off lows. LOT up 18.8% and PDN up 9.3%. Even BOE rose 11.4%.In corporate news, CTD remain suspended and announced a 'skinny' update. 4DX soared 21.5% on a new US contract, WTC rallied after White was cleared of wrong doing by the board. ABB fell 1.4% after warning the competition regulator's new voice interconnection rates would cut earnings.In economic news, nothing locally, the BoJ raised rates to the highest in 30 years by 25bps. No surprise as inflation stays elevated.Japan raises rates as expected. Japan up 1.0% HK up 0.6% and China up 0.5%US futures – DJ down 93 Nasdaq up 2910-year yields steady at 4.76%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Starting in the US overnight, Wall St saw a relatively flat session, as all eyes remain on the impending Fed meeting later this week. While investors are expecting a nearly 90% chance of a rate cut, focus will be on the economic projections and the general sentiment of Chairman Jerome Powell to help shape how markets will react over the next few weeks. The S&P500 closed the trading day flat, the Nasdaq gained 0.1%, while the Dow Jones fell 0.4%, primarily weighed down by 4.7% drop for JP Moregan Chase, who reported higher than expected 2026 expense projections.Elsewhere, it was a similar story in Europe as the Stoxx600 index ended the day slightly down 0.1%, where  0.5% rise for the German Dax and a 0.7% fall for the French CAC offset, while the FTSE remained just about flat.And in Asia, the Chinese CSI fell 0.5%, the Hang Seng fell 1.3%, while the Nikkei added 0.1%.Locally yesterday, the ASX200 extended on its losses from Monday with a 0.5% slide, mainly in the afternoon after the RBA announced that the cash rate would remain unchanged at 3.6%. Although this was widely expected, the market reacted to comments from RBA Governor Michele Bullock stating that no rate cuts were on the horizon for the “foreseeable future.”What to watch today:Looking ahead to today however, the ASX is expected to rebound from the last 2 days' losses, with the SPI futures indicating a 0.3% jump at the open of trade.Over to commodities,Crude Oil prices have slipped a further 0.8% to US$58.40 per barrel.In precious metals, Gold is trading up 0.5% at US$4209 per ounce, while Silver has jumped another 4.5% to over US$60 per ounce, smashing its previous all time high and reaching 110% price gain year to date. The run is driven by squeezing supply, as well as a surge in demand for industrial usage, as silver is currently used in areas such as electronics and solar panels. Meanwhile, Iron Ore remains stable at US$106.29 per tonne.Trading Ideas:Finally, we'll dive into some trading ideas for your consideration today. Bell Potter maintains its buy rating on online automative retailer CAR Group (ASX:CAR), with a 12 month price target of $42.20 per share. Their recommendation is based on its steadily accelerating growth, and forecasted earnings for next year.And Trading Central have identified a Bullish signal in Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX), indicating that the price may rise from the close of $2.48 to the range of $2.69 to $2.73 over a period of 24 days, according to the standard principles of technical analysis.

Key topics covered in the podcast: What are market participants expecting for iron ore demand in the fourth quarter and early 2026, particularly from China and other major steel-producing regions? How are steelmakers adjusting procurement strategies in response to diverging trends between iron ore and coking coal? What is the role of the 61pc Fe index, and how does it compare to the established 62pc benchmark?

Stijn Schmitz welcomes Sven Carlin to the show. Sven Carlin is Publisher of Value Investing YouTube, Podcast, & Research Platform. During their discussion, Carlin offers insights into various investment opportunities and his value investing philosophy across multiple sectors. Regarding gold, Carlin views the current market with caution, noting excessive speculation and ETF inflows. He suggests that while gold might reach $10,000 eventually, the current environment feels risky. He recommends maintaining a modest portfolio allocation and being willing to trim positions when sentiment becomes too exuberant. In the broader market, Carlin sees significant risks, particularly among technology stocks like NVIDIA. He questions the long-term durability of tech companies' competitive advantages and warns about the potential for rapid disruption. He believes the current market is stretched, with cash flows declining as companies invest heavily in AI and other speculative technologies. Carlin finds more attractive opportunities in overlooked sectors like agriculture and commodities. He appreciates businesses with predictable long-term growth, steady dividend yields, and reasonable price-to-earnings ratios. He emphasizes the importance of patience and maintaining a disciplined approach, especially when investing in cyclical industries. His investment strategy focuses on finding undervalued companies with strong fundamentals, preferring businesses trading at low price-to-earnings multiples and offering consistent dividends. He maintains a diversified portfolio and is willing to slowly accumulate positions in sectors like oil, agriculture, and select international markets. A key principle for Carlin is understanding a company's true value and being comfortable buying more when prices drop. He warns against getting caught up in growth narratives and emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clear-eyed view of a company's actual competitive advantages and potential for long-term value creation. Through his research platform, Carlin shares his investment insights, maintaining a portfolio that has compounded just under 15% annually over seven years, with a focus on value investing principles and careful, methodical investment selection.

With a country girt by sea, Nightlife takes a look at the world of shipping, joined by Philip Clark and international freight expert Jason Williams, a Director of WillShip who has worked in the freight industry for over 30 years.  

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The Australian sharemarket has fallen flat, as investors react to the US government shutdown and reports of China temporarily banning purchases of BHP's iron ore. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Niv Dagan from Peak Asset Management. Plus, Australian house prices continue to rise, as the Albanese Government's Home Guarantee scheme is expanded to all first home buyers. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Tim Lawless, Asia-Pacific research director at Cotality.

Coverage that provides news and analysis of national issues significant to regional Australians.

Beijing may be making an example of mining giant BHP in a bid to get better prices for iron ore, but our expert says China’s reported ban could be short-lived. You can read more about this episode, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The gold price is soaring, lithium may be staging a comeback, iron ore has somewhat disappointed. The materials sector offers a range of large and small cap opportunities for astute investors, but the outlook for each sector is diverging. To help make sense of the landscape, MineLife's Gavin Wendt joins the podcast to discuss: Why the rise of the Chinese gold investor could mean even better times ahead How supply overhangs are affecting lithium and uranium The genuine players in the decarbonisation boom, and Why the gold miners continue to lag the gold price, and what needs to change. You can access this and previous episodes of the Your Wealth podcast now on iTunes, Podbean, Spotify or at nabtrade.com.au/yourwealth. If you're short on time, consider listening at 1.5-2x speed, which should be shown on the screen of your device as you listen. This won't just reduce your listening time; it has also been shown to improve knowledge retention.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Mpumi Zikalala, CEO of Kumba Iron Ore, about the company’s flat half-year profit despite a 3% rise in sales. She explains the impact of weaker iron ore prices, higher costs, and logistics challenges, and outlines Kumba’s strategy to maintain value in a tough market. In other interviews, Warren Ingram, Co-Founder of Galileo Capital, about how Trump’s new trade deals, rising US debt and shifting economic policies could impact your investment portfolio. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Mpumi Zikalala, CEO of Kumba Iron Ore, about the company’s flat half-year profit despite a 3% rise in sales. She explains the impact of weaker iron ore prices, higher costs, and logistics challenges, and outlines Kumba’s strategy to maintain value in a tough market. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Kyle Rodda from Capital.com about the day's market action including the renewed interest in iron ore as PM Anthony Albanese pitches Australian steel with China.

In this week's podcast, Fil and Pedro explore the iron ore price plunge, its economic impact, and how it's shaping major exporters like RIO, BHP, and FMG. They also share technical analysis and critical price levels, offering insights for investors navigating the changing commodities landscape.

This latest episode of Freight Up tracks the markets with a strong focus on capesize bulk carriers and the shifting opportunities in iron ore spreads.I'm Jess, and alongside Davide, I'll be steering you through what's been a dynamic couple of weeks across freight and commodity markets. This week, we dig into why the capesize segment has outperformed, the forces shaping paper and physical market moves, and how macroeconomic shifts in China and the West are starting to make their mark. We also welcome Ben Klang for a guided walk through the supply side changes impacting vessel values and orders, and bring in Hao Pei from Shanghai for a deep dive on iron ore and coking coal. To tie it all together, Archie Smith closes with an update on what's shaping fuel oil and crude benchmarks, and why it's been a sideways stretch for paper spreads.If you listen in, you'll get a clear overview of how China's latest manufacturing PMI numbers and consumer price dips are casting a shadow, putting a tighter squeeze on iron ore and freight rates. We cover the upturn in capes, with spot indices making their highest push yet this year, gains on FFAs, and a turnaround in Panamaxes driven by robust South American grain flows. Ben helps make sense of the slowdown in secondhand vessel sales, explaining why average vessel ages are climbing and why scrapping is nearly at a standstill, even as demand feels subdued. We break down the logic: owners are holding onto older tonnage, newbuild orders have fallen to historic lows, and low earnings are nudging many to wait for clearer regulatory and market signals before acting. This creates a backdrop of supply that's hard to clear, explaining the persistent pressure on rates.From the commodities desk, Hao Pei explains what's behind the compression in the MB65-P62 iron ore spread, pointing to an unusually loose supply of premium ore, increased concentrate shipments, and why investors see more upside than risk at these levels. The episode also unpacks a sharp rebound in coking coal, as policy rumours and production cuts meet sustained low demand—a situation that looks precarious but sets the stage for future price action. Finally, Archie brings the fuel oil discussion up to date: crude oil's recent climb is reviewed alongside OPEC's output strategies and why Singapore's high-sulphur fuel oil spreads have cooled. There's especial attention on arbitrage opportunities and the persistent strength of European very low sulfur fuels compared to their Asian counterparts.By the time you've finished listening, you'll be able to identify the major factors currently moving the key freight indices for capes and panamaxes, understand how vessel age and supply trends are affecting rates, and spot where different market players are seeing opportunity or sitting back. You'll come away with a clearer sense of the iron ore and coal market mechanics, and you'll have better insight into the drivers behind recent fuel oil and crude benchmark performances. Whether you're looking to inform a trade, better time a market entry, or just get a precise read on what's shaping dry bulk and commodity shipping, this episode will give you the ground-level detail and wider context you need.

Voice Of GO(r)D is proud to present Mr Mike Williams, one of Australia's most infamous truckers and political commentators, and host of the On The Road Aussie Trucking Podcast. Mike has spent a lifetime “On The Road” Down Under, and has also been podcasting about it for a number of years now. You may have seen Mike expounding online in his ‘Minute with Mick' video segments, or having his advocacy read aloud in the Australian Senate. Maybe you passed him on your way to Port Hedland as he was towing four of the bastards loaded with Iron Ore.I appeared on Mike's show not long after I began writing about the Freedom Convoy, and have been long overdue to return the favor. Mike didn't disappoint, and fills us in on the history of Surveillance Tech in Oz, The Razorback Mountain Truckies Blockade, life in Oz under their insane Covid Regime, how their graduated licensing system works, (or not), various issues unique to Ozzy truckers, and in particular with driver shortage narratives and driver ‘replacement' by drooling morons that appears to be the same no matter where you go.Is there no escape?You can find Mike all over the Internet.On Twitter - https://x.com/theoztruckerFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/otrpodcastausSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7gqE7DetB7p7MYu3uhvpHu?si=a1c7cb8d281047b3Here is Australian Senator Glenn Sterle reading Mike's comments into Parliament -https://www.facebook.com/SenatorGlennSterle/videos/503818531182425/This is the Audiobook recounting of the Razorback Mountain Truckies Blockade -https://open.spotify.com/episode/26OmJkgEEnmlkzwVm4ARtd?si=409837e518f847d2I'm writing a book on the fate of the trucker in 2025 - https://autonomoustruckers.substack.com/p/book-project-announcement-and-a-majorIf you've got a couple of bucks to spare to help me get the book out the door -https://www.givesendgo.com/EndOfTheRoadAs always, questions, comments, suggestions, corrections and Hate Mail are welcomed and strongly encouraged - gordilocks@protonmail.com

Iron ore has seen a sharp drop recently, and high sulphur fuel oil cracks have surged to levels not seen before—two standout moves that framed this episode of Freight Up. Hi I'm Jess, and alongside Davide and the team, we walk you through what's really driving these changes in dry bulk freight and associated commodity markets. You'll get to listen in at how macroeconomic shifts, from British and Chinese output data to volatile US producer prices, ripple through to capesize, panamax, and supramax freight rates. We pull apart the data to give you a snapshot of who's gaining, who's losing, and crucially, why those shifts matter for your business or your market view.Ben Klang takes us through the past two weeks on the freight desk, describing how minor volatility in the cape market was quickly tempered as fixtures came through and macro tensions eased. If you're watching iron ore, we cover the steep pullback, tied less to headlines and more to solid fundamentals: declining pig iron output in China, seasonal maintenance, and looming Indian monsoon slowdowns. Hao Pei shares why these are seasonal and not panic-worthy moves, even if some investors have visions of iron ore dropping into the low $70s. On oil and bunkers, Archie Smith delivers a concise summary: crude markets haven't escaped their range, with all eyes on the upcoming OPEC meeting, while high sulphur fuel oil cracks—historically always negative—have broken into positive territory, even hitting plus $4 in Singapore. Timestamped summary00:00 China's Industrial Growth Slows06:25 Capesize Market Challenges Persist07:03 Capesize Cargo Volumes Rising11:49 "Market Shifts Impact Iron Ore Demand"14:59 OPEC Meeting and Crude Price Outlook16:47 Record-High Crack Spread Highlights TrendsDownload the FIS Live app! - https://freightinvestorservices.com/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podder - https://www.podderapp.com/privacy-policy

Episode: 1378 The wreck of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald; "Only a lake!"  Today, just a lake!

Send us a textWelcome to Podcast 216 of Safe Dividend Investing on the 12th of April of 2025. Be sure to visit the written transcript attached this podcast to find more information on each stock that was scored.  You may also want visit Podcast 210 where in that printed transcript, you will find Chapter 4 from my investment guidebooks. It explains, in easily understood language, how the IDM stock scoring system works. Using this information you can manually score any stock you encounter. The IDM stock scoring software that I provide to those who purchase my investment guide books  is derived from this chapter. The software just makes scoring stocks faster and easier.The first 190 Safe Dividend Investing podcasts answered hundreds of  questions about stocks that I had received from my podcast listeners and the readers of my other publications. Starting with Podcast 191 the the weekly podcasts have usually dealt with identifying the week's 10 dividend stocks whose recent exceptional share price growth on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges may have made them worth considering as possible portfolio acquisitions. It is also an opportunity for me to bring to the listeners attention information that I think may assist them in creating and managing their self-directed stock portfolio.At www.informus.ca for information you can learn more about my six investment guide books.IANimacd@informus.caIan Duncan MacDonaldAuthor, Artist, Commercial Risk Consultant,President of Informus Inc2 Vista Humber DriveToronto, OntarioCanada, M9P 3R7Ian Duncan MacDonaldAuthor, Artist, Commercial Risk Consultant,President of Informus Inc 2 Vista Humber Drive Toronto, Ontario Canada, M9P 3R7 Toronto Telephone - 416-245-4994 New York Telephone - 929-800-2397 imacd@informus.ca

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Amy MacIver is joined by Donald MacKay, CEO of XA Global Trade Advisors, for a sharp and insightful look at the high-stakes decisions surrounding South Africa’s largest-ever review of steel tariffs. They discuss the potential fallout for thousands of importers, the risks of introducing import controls and preferential pricing, and whether mini-mills can fill the gap left by ArcelorMittal’s mill closures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Freight Up, the place where we unpack the labyrinth that is the freight and commodity markets. I'm Jess, one of your guides on this voyage, alongside my co-host Davide. In this episode, we'll be diving headfirst into the current resurgence of the freight market with Ben Klang, while parsing through the intricacies of iron ore's recent pullback with Hao Pei. To wrap things up, Archie sheds light on the tumultuous happenings in the fuel oil market. First up, the freight market. If you've been watching, you'll know the Capesize market is on an upswing after a spell of lukewarm rates. Ben Klang spills the details on what's driving the surge and whether it's here to stay. As we transition from freight to raw materials with Hao Pei, we dissect the iron ore market, which has seen a significant dip. Hao highlights the high production levels in Australia and Brazil that have weighed on prices and draws out the influence of macroeconomic factors, such as the ongoing trade tensions. We finish up with Archie's view on the fuel oil market as we explore how recent moves in crude prices and geopolitical factors, like OPEC's supply decisions and increasing tariffs, have stirred volatility. Timestamped summary00:00 Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Shifts04:27 Cape Size Market Boosts Dry FFAs 08:52 Capesize Trading Surpasses Panamax12:25 China's Economy: Potential Market Volatility15:26 Iron Ore Market Strategy Awaited16:30 Iron Ore Market Strategy22:35 Fuel Oil Market Dynamics23:47 Subscribe for Freight UpdatesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podder - https://www.podderapp.com/privacy-policy

Learn about the “Women. Life. Freedom” protests against the Iranian regime and discovering solidarity in remote places.  _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show's Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ In Part 3 of this interview, Youshita talks about traveling back to Iran after leaving as a refugee. She explains why she creates her travel content in Farsi and reflects on her last trip back to Iran (including why she can no longer return). Youshita then explains the context for the “Women. Life. Freedom” movement against the Iranian regime, and describes her participation in the protest at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. She talks about the extent of the global media coverage that she received, and the impact of the protest. Youshita then shares stories about finding Palestine solidarity in Greenland, celebrating her birthday on the Iron Ore train in Mauritania, and gives tips on how to integrate more travel into your life if you have a full time job that is not remote. Finally, she shares her perspective on counting countries and reflects on how travel has impacted her as a person and how her view of travel has evolved over the years. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED ARE AVAILABLE HERE.  ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that's not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Stephen Grootes speaks to Kumba CEO, Mpumi Zikalala about Kumba Iron Ore's full-year earnings, which saw revenue fall 21% and adjusted ebitda decline 38% due to lower iron ore prices, weaker sales, and a stronger rand. In other interviews, Warren Ingram, a financial advisor and Co-Founder of Galileo Capital, on whether owning a home is a smart investment or a long-term liability, particularly for those nearing retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview with David Cataford, CEO of Champion Iron Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/champion-iron-tsxcia-targets-even-much-higher-grade-iron-ore-in-a-decarbonizing-steel-industry-5913Recording date: 11th February 2025Champion Iron, operating from Quebec, Canada, is advancing its position as a leading producer of premium iron ore with its flagship Bloom Lake Mine currently producing 15 million tons annually. The company is undertaking a significant strategic initiative, investing C$470 million in a new flotation plant to upgrade half of its production to 69% purity iron ore by late 2025, targeting the growing direct reduction (DR) steel market.The company has navigated recent challenges, particularly in rail transportation, which led to a stockpile of 2.7 million tons at the mine in late 2024. However, these logistical issues are being resolved with new locomotives and trained personnel, setting the stage for increased sales volumes in 2025. The ability to clear this inventory is expected to drive margin expansion without raising costs.Since 2018, Champion has invested C$1.7 billion in expanding mining operations, upgrading products, and improving transportation infrastructure. Significantly, 2026 will mark the first year without major growth capital expenditure, allowing the company to demonstrate its full earnings potential and focus on shareholder returns.Market diversification is a key strategic priority. Currently, over 50% of production goes to China, but the company is actively expanding its customer base in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. The new 69% purity product will facilitate this diversification while offering improved margins and reduced shipping costs to these markets.Beyond Bloom Lake, Champion is developing the Kami project in partnership with Nippon Steel (the world's fourth-largest steelmaker) and Sojitz. This partnership includes a commitment from the partners to fund the first $500 million of investment, minimizing Champion's near-term capital requirements. Over the next two years, the company will advance feasibility studies and permitting activities for Kami.The company's growth strategy aligns with the global steel industry's decarbonization trends. DR plants paired with electric arc furnaces produce significantly lower carbon emissions than traditional blast furnaces, driving increasing demand for high-purity iron ore. As steel producers worldwide face pressure to reduce carbon emissions, Champion's high-grade products position it to benefit from this structural shift in the market.With its conservative balance sheet, Champion Iron appears well-positioned to capitalize on these opportunities while maintaining financial flexibility. The combination of resolving logistical challenges, completing major capital investments, and increasing production of premium products sets the stage for potentially significant cash flow generation from 2026 onward.View Champion Iron's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/champion-iron-limitedSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Matt Mewburn, one of Australia's last blacksmiths, takes you inside the "iron cathedral", where blacksmithing is still very much alive.Matt didn't grow up dreaming of forging knives and sculptures over heat as hot as volcanic lava.He thought he might take over the family farm or become a scientist.But when Matt was 20 years old, his father unexpectedly died, and Matt went looking for a hobby to keep himself distracted through the grief.A spontaneous trip to the local TAFE in Sydney introduced him to the magic of metallurgy and a burning passion was forged for the creativity and simple perfection of smithing.Matt developed his skills in his apprenticeship and then overseas during his so-called Journeyman years, spending time in a seminary in the hills of Tuscany, and in Scotland and Norway. For the last decade, Matt has been the custodian of Australia's largest and most historic rail works in Sydney.This episode of Conversations discusses apprenticeships, trade school, art, death of a parent, grief, origin stories, family dynamics, life story, loss, reflection, death, how to grieve, farming, regional Australia, Eveleigh, Carriage Works, Sydney, Australian history, vocational training, iron ore, steel.

Hear Ric's stories from Afghanistan, Burundi, Chad, Eretria, Mauritania, Papua New Guinea, Abkhazia and Transnistria.  ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show's Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ In Part 2 of this interview, Ric Gazarian talks about his decision to pursue the goal of traveling to all 193 U.N. recognized countries. He shares stories of watching the sport of Buzkashi in Afghanistan, getting a private performance by the Royal Drummers of Burundi, and attending the Gerewol Festival in Chad. Ric talks about two very different train experiences in Eretria and Mauritania, describes his overnight tour of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, and explains why one of his most unique trips was to Papua New Guinea. He then discusses the contested definition of what constitutes a country, explains what a micronation is, and shares his experiences visiting Transnistria, Abkhazia, and the Principality of Sealand. Ric then talks about his “Counting Countries” podcast and his biennial conference “The Extraordinary Travel Festival”. Finally, he talks about how he designs culturally immersive travel experiences, how his perception of travel has changed over the years, how all of this travel has impacted him, and what travel means to him today. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED ARE AVAILABLE HERE.  ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that's not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

HOUSING COLLAPSES, IRON ORE PLUMMETS, MANUFACTURING SHRINKS, CONSUMERISM NOWHERE:   3/4: Wild Ride: A short history of the opening and closing of the Chinese economy by  Anne Stevenson-Yang  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Ride-history-opening-closing/dp/173942431X https://www.sharecafe.com.au/2024/08/19/iron-ore-prices-plummet-amid-chinas-property-crisis/ How did China grow from an impoverished country to become the second largest economy in the world in just over four decades? And how did this economic miracle come to an end, as seems the case today? To understand the story of China's rapid rise and equally rapid fall, author Anne Stevenson-Yang takes us back to the beginning, when Deng Xiaoping took over and opened its moribund economy to Western money and know-how. Stevenson-Yang, who lived and worked in China for a quarter of a century, traces each decade of China's tumultuous development, from the roaring 1980s to today's malaise. In her first-hand account, Wild Ride, Stevenson-Yang concludes that China is returning to the poverty and isolation of the Mao era. What happened to the promise of the political change that would come with the opening of the economy? And the institutional reforms of the last four decades? The author says all that change was all an illusion. Communist China, being interested only in survival, played along and the West fell for it. With the rise of Xi Jinping, that capitalist experiment is over. 'It took me years to understand that I was an unwitting player in an elaborate dramatic confection. 1936

HOUSING COLLAPSES, IRON ORE PLUMMETS, MANUFACTURING SHRINKS, CONSUMERISM NOWHERE:   1/4: Wild Ride: A short history of the opening and closing of the Chinese economy by  Anne Stevenson-Yang  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Ride-history-opening-closing/dp/173942431X https://www.sharecafe.com.au/2024/08/19/iron-ore-prices-plummet-amid-chinas-property-crisis/ How did China grow from an impoverished country to become the second largest economy in the world in just over four decades? And how did this economic miracle come to an end, as seems the case today? To understand the story of China's rapid rise and equally rapid fall, author Anne Stevenson-Yang takes us back to the beginning, when Deng Xiaoping took over and opened its moribund economy to Western money and know-how. Stevenson-Yang, who lived and worked in China for a quarter of a century, traces each decade of China's tumultuous development, from the roaring 1980s to today's malaise. In her first-hand account, Wild Ride, Stevenson-Yang concludes that China is returning to the poverty and isolation of the Mao era. What happened to the promise of the political change that would come with the opening of the economy? And the institutional reforms of the last four decades? The author says all that change was all an illusion. Communist China, being interested only in survival, played along and the West fell for it. With the rise of Xi Jinping, that capitalist experiment is over. 'It took me years to understand that I was an unwitting player in an elaborate dramatic confection. 1936 MOSCOW

HOUSING COLLAPSES, IRON ORE PLUMMETS, MANUFACTURING SHRINKS, CONSUMERISM NOWHERE:   2/4: Wild Ride: A short history of the opening and closing of the Chinese economy by  Anne Stevenson-Yang  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Ride-history-opening-closing/dp/173942431X https://www.sharecafe.com.au/2024/08/19/iron-ore-prices-plummet-amid-chinas-property-crisis/ How did China grow from an impoverished country to become the second largest economy in the world in just over four decades? And how did this economic miracle come to an end, as seems the case today? To understand the story of China's rapid rise and equally rapid fall, author Anne Stevenson-Yang takes us back to the beginning, when Deng Xiaoping took over and opened its moribund economy to Western money and know-how. Stevenson-Yang, who lived and worked in China for a quarter of a century, traces each decade of China's tumultuous development, from the roaring 1980s to today's malaise. In her first-hand account, Wild Ride, Stevenson-Yang concludes that China is returning to the poverty and isolation of the Mao era. What happened to the promise of the political change that would come with the opening of the economy? And the institutional reforms of the last four decades? The author says all that change was all an illusion. Communist China, being interested only in survival, played along and the West fell for it. With the rise of Xi Jinping, that capitalist experiment is over. 'It took me years to understand that I was an unwitting player in an elaborate dramatic confection. 1937

HOUSING COLLAPSES, IRON ORE PLUMMETS, MANUFACTURING SHRINKS, CONSUMERISM NOWHERE:   4/4: Wild Ride: A short history of the opening and closing of the Chinese economy by  Anne Stevenson-Yang  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Ride-history-opening-closing/dp/173942431X https://www.sharecafe.com.au/2024/08/19/iron-ore-prices-plummet-amid-chinas-property-crisis/ How did China grow from an impoverished country to become the second largest economy in the world in just over four decades? And how did this economic miracle come to an end, as seems the case today? To understand the story of China's rapid rise and equally rapid fall, author Anne Stevenson-Yang takes us back to the beginning, when Deng Xiaoping took over and opened its moribund economy to Western money and know-how. Stevenson-Yang, who lived and worked in China for a quarter of a century, traces each decade of China's tumultuous development, from the roaring 1980s to today's malaise. In her first-hand account, Wild Ride, Stevenson-Yang concludes that China is returning to the poverty and isolation of the Mao era. What happened to the promise of the political change that would come with the opening of the economy? And the institutional reforms of the last four decades? The author says all that change was all an illusion. Communist China, being interested only in survival, played along and the West fell for it. With the rise of Xi Jinping, that capitalist experiment is over. 'It took me years to understand that I was an unwitting player in an elaborate dramatic confection. 1943