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In this bulletin, the Reserve Bank signals another interest rate rise could be on the way; a swimmer missing after a shark attack at a popular Perth beach; and in sport, the countdown is on to the Sharks' do-or-die semi-final against the Roosters.

Horrified witnesses have described the moment they saw a swimmer being mauled by a large shark off a popular Perth beach. The Reserve Bank has signalled yet another rate hike could be on the cards. And We have all the details on Lady Gaga's newest family member.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stuart has written a provocative new booklet titled Fragile Prosperity — Australia's Gigantic Monetary Gamble, which examines whether or not we are suffering from a giant, failing experiment with modern money

Bond yields hit 7.10% as crude spike, RBI OMO sales and rupee weakness trigger market selloff RBI files caveat in Tata Sons listing dispute to safeguard its regulatory position India's August exports surge 26.13%; trade deficit narrows to $26.86 billion Government says 96% of UPI merchant transactions remain charge-free; panel to decide MDR on payments above ₹2,000 Markets tumble as bond yields hit 7.10% amid crude spike, RBI OMO sales and rupee weakness Indian markets witnessed one of their sharpest declines in recent months on Tuesday, weighed down by a combination of rising crude oil prices, soaring global bond yields and continued weakness in the rupee. Investor sentiment deteriorated through the day as concerns mounted over inflationary pressures and tighter financial conditions. The BSE Sensex plunged 777.94 points, or 1.04 per cent, to close at 74,003.82, after touching an intraday high of 75,436.44. The NSE Nifty 50 lost 279.50 points, or 1.19 per cent, to end at 23,118.60, its lowest closing level since April 6, 2026. The index also witnessed a sharp reversal from its intraday high of 23,592.85. The selloff extended beyond benchmark indices. The Nifty Midcap 100 declined 2.1 per cent, while the Smallcap 100 dropped 2.4 per cent, marking the steepest single-day fall for both indices since May 12. The market weakness came as bond yields moved higher, with investors closely tracking RBI open market operation sales, elevated crude prices and developments in global debt markets. RBI moves early to protect its position in Tata Sons listing dispute In another significant development, the Reserve Bank of India has taken a proactive legal step in the Tata Sons listing dispute. According to reports, the central bank has filed a caveat in the Bombay High Court after rejecting Tata Sons' request to surrender its Core Investment Company registration. The move is intended to ensure that the RBI has an opportunity to present its arguments before any court grants interim relief to Tata Sons or any other party challenging the regulator's decision. The development follows the RBI's decision to reject the company's application to exit the regulatory framework governing upper-layer non-banking financial companies. By retaining Tata Sons' status as an Upper Layer NBFC, the RBI has kept the company subject to stricter regulatory requirements, including the possibility of a public listing. Legal experts describe the caveat as a precautionary measure designed to prevent any interim order from being issued without first hearing the regulator's position. India's exports jump 26.13% in August; trade deficit narrows to $26.86 billion Meanwhile, fresh trade data offered some positive news for the economy. India's goods exports registered strong growth in August 2026, rising 26.13 per cent year-on-year to $43.81 billion, compared with $34.74 billion in August 2025. The growth marks the strongest export performance recorded so far in the current fiscal year. Imports also increased during the month, rising 14.1 per cent to $70.67 billion. However, the pace of import growth remained lower than that of exports, helping narrow the country's trade deficit to $26.86 billion from $27.2 billion a year earlier. The strong export performance was led by sectors such as engineering goods, petroleum products and textiles, highlighting continued resilience in key export industries despite a challenging global environment. No charges on UPI transactions up to ₹2,000; government yet to decide on MDR for higher-value payments Rounding out the day's developments, The government has defended the proposed UPI Merchant Discount Rate framework, highlighting that 96 per cent of person-to-merchant UPI transactions are below ₹2,000 and will remain charge-free. While consumers and person-to-person UPI users will continue to pay no transaction fees, a panel comprising financial institutions and NPCI will decide on charges, if any, for merchant transactions above ₹2,000. The clarification follows a government notification safeguarding free UPI and RuPay debit card transactions up to the ₹2,000 threshold. (Research and VO: Siddharth Mathew Cherian)

BRICS Summit: Weaponisation of tech, critical minerals could hinder shared progress, warns Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned that the weaponisation of technology and critical minerals could become a hurdle to shared progress, and called on BRICS countries to ensure inclusive access to technology while pursuing growth that balances development with environmental sustainability. Modi said the grouping needed to strengthen resilience and ensure that the benefits of solutions developed within BRICS were also adaptable and accessible to countries of the Global South, addressing a session on “Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability: Shaping the Future for Inclusive Global Growth” at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. “The weaponisation of technology and critical minerals can become a hurdle in our shared progress. Therefore, we have emphasised inclusivity in technology adoption,” Modi said. India steers BRICS to consensus on trade, coercive measures amid West Asia rift India pulled off a critical diplomatic balancing act at the BRICS Summit on Saturday, securing consensus among all 11 member nations on a joint declaration that voices serious concern over the rise of “unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures” running contrary to WTO rules, and resolves to strengthen the multilateral trade body. Negotiators worked through the night to bridge deep rifts between Iran and the UAE over the West Asia conflict to arrive at language acceptable to all, sources close to the development said. The resulting New Delhi Declaration condemns unilateral coercive measures as violations of international law, calls for protecting global trade, energy flows and supply chains, demands an end to the blockade against Cuba, and voices concern over escalating tensions in West Asia, while avoiding direct mention of specific countries. HDFC Bank's board shortlists two candidates for top position Fast-tracking the process for selection and appointment of Sashidhar Jagdishan's successor, HDFC Bank's board on Saturday shortlisted two candidates whose names will be submitted to the RBI for approval. While the bank did not disclose the names, market participants indicate that the shortlist may have emerged from a pool including Paresh Sukthankar, K Balasubramanian, Vishaka Mulye, Jimmy Tata and Vibha Padalkar. The board also approved the creation of an additional Whole-Time Director position to strengthen succession planning, appointed Jimmy Tata as Executive Director, and re-appointed V Srinivasa Rangan as Executive Director. Tata Sons faces pressure to list after RBI rejects its de-registration as a core investment company Tata Sons Private Ltd will have to prepare for a stock market listing after the Reserve Bank of India rejected its application for de-registration as a Core Investment Company. The decision means Tata Sons will continue to remain on the RBI's list of Upper Layer Non-Banking Financial Companies, a classification that requires listing on stock exchanges. The development follows the RBI's August 6 release of the NBFC-UL list, which included Tata Sons while noting that its de-registration application was under examination. The move comes amid leadership developments within the Tata Group, including Noel Tata's growing influence through Tata Trusts and N Chandrasekaran's decision to step down as Chairman of Tata Sons when his term ends in February 2027. (Research and VO: Siddharth Mathew Cherian)

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.New Zealand's major banks have officially lifted variable mortgage rates following the Reserve Bank's latest 25 basis point OCR hike. What does this mean for your home loan, and how are fixed rates holding up? In this episode of the Week in Review, Debbie Roberts (Owner & Financial Adviser at Property Apprentice) breaks down the biggest property and finance headlines across Aotearoa. From National's proposed $300,000 income threshold for 5% deposit First Home Loans to Barfoot & Thompson's latest August sales figures signal an Auckland market tipping point, we deliver the practical insights you need to navigate today's property market. In This Episode:Floating Mortgage Rates Shift: All five major banks (ANZ, BNZ, ASB, Westpac, Kiwibank) have raised variable rates by 25bps. Discover why 92% of Kiwi borrowers remain insulated on fixed terms and what ASB's customer repayment data tells us about household resilience. Lessons From Australia's Property Market: Australian home values fell for a fifth consecutive month, led by Sydney (-7.1% from peak). We analyze why persistent construction bottlenecks mean structural supply shortages remain unresolved across the ditch. National's 5% Deposit Scheme Expansion: National proposes raising the First Home Loan income cap to $300,000, potentially opening low-deposit options to over 90% of households. We weigh the benefits against the 1.2% government mortgage insurance fee. Auckland Market Tipping Point: Barfoot & Thompson sales dropped to their lowest August volume since 2022 while median prices edged up to $955,000. What this stabilization means for active buyers and sellers. KiwiSaver Loophole Closed for Rural Workers: A new amendment bill will finally allow farm staff, rural teachers, and police officers in employer-provided housing to access their KiwiSaver for a first home or farm purchase. Free Financial Education & Events Want to build a resilient, cash-flowing property portfolio using proven, independent strategies? Join Debbie Roberts at our next live, free online event: How to Succeed with Property Investing. 

Piet le Roux runs the organisation that has taken on the South African state more than any other business group this year, and he came to BNC#9 to explain why. Sakeliga beat the government on foot and mouth disease vaccines, international airline licensing and estate agents' BEE certificates in 2026 alone, and it wasn't finished. In this Q&A with Piet Viljoen, le Roux traced Sakeliga's strategy back four hundred years to a merchant alliance most people have never heard of, explained why the organisation deliberately avoids chasing individual officials into court, and previewed an AI system built to read every government gazette so his team doesn't have to. He also took audience questions on a minister's response to Sakeliga's court wins, on personal accountability, and on what a self-funded, twenty-person team can realistically take on next: the Reserve Bank.

Stafford Masie says the AI industry is not actually running out of electricity, it is running out of places to plug in. The real bottleneck for OpenAI and Anthropic in the United States is grid connection points that can absorb the violent power swings inference computing demands, without blowing transformers or blacking out whole regions, as happened in Portugal last year. His argument at BNC#9: South Africa, sitting on a stable grid with gigawatts of curtailed surplus power, is unusually well positioned to host that compute for the rest of Africa, the way it once became a base for telcos and banks. He also spoke about why he thinks autonomous AI agents will out-transact humans within months, the regulatory framework he is helping build with the Reserve Bank to govern them, and the security risks of prompt injection and data poisoning that come with it.

Editorial note: This session was recorded at BNC#9 on Thursday 13 August 2026. In the days after this Q&A, the FSCA announced 20-year debarment orders against Warren Wheatley and two colleagues over share trading in Altvest Capital (Africa Bitcoin Corporation's predecessor) in September 2022, along with a combined R10 million in administrative penalties. Wheatley has resigned from the board; Stafford Masie, referenced throughout this session, is now interim CEO. All three dispute the findings and are seeking reconsideration from the Financial Services Tribunal. Nothing in this Q&A relates to that matter, which concerns trades from roughly four years before this conversation, but readers should have that context. See the flags section of the publish package for detail and sourcing. At BNC#9, Warren Wheatley told David Shapiro that Bitcoin has become boring, and he meant it as a compliment. The Africa Bitcoin Corporation founder walked through the mechanics: borrowing dollars from a European bank at 3%, using the money to buy Bitcoin, then lending to South African SMEs at 18%, less than half what most of them pay elsewhere. He explained the loan-to-value discipline that keeps it safe, why he'd rather fund a farmer hiring 80 people than a two-person AI unicorn, and what he thinks the Reserve Bank's draft crypto rules would do to the industry if they pass as written. He also covered how Bitcoin miners quietly became a buffer for AI data centres, what Eskom missed out on, and his own advice on keeping Bitcoin safe.

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Udit Misra and Aanchal Magazine about the rising trend of taking loans in India. They share how easy access to credit is one of the reasons India's household debt has risen sharply in recent years. And why this is also something the Reserve Bank of India is increasingly concerned about.Next, we speak to The Indian Express' Sweety Kumari about Kolkata's RG Kar hospital which was the site for a 31 year old junior doctor's sexual assault and murder two years back. She talks about the hospital, the changes it has seen in the last two years and whether or not the doctors feel safe. (14:43)And in the end, we talk about a building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan that took multiple lives and critically injured many others. (25:23)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The Reserve Bank of NZ has hiked the OCR (official cash rate) twice off the lows and says the recovery has “most likely resumed, but remains uneven.” Headline inflation is 4.1% because of fuel, but if you take that out, you're at 2.9% (inside the target band). I think the question is simple: can the Kiwi economy handle the hikes, or do we get a forced cut and a longer grind? My guest is Jarrod Kerr, chief economist at Kiwibank.Book in a free 15-min phone call with Darcy Ungaro (financial adviser).Sign up to the fortnightly newsletter!Thank You Swyftx: With over 1 million customers across New Zealand and Australia. Ask yourself …”Where can crypto take you?". Check out Swyftx.Affiliate Links!The Bitcoin Adviser: Plan for intergenerational digital wealth.Hatch: For US markets.Revolut: For a new type of banking.Sharesies: For local, and international markets.Loan My Coins: Bitcoin lending product.Exodus: Get rewards on your first $2,500 of swapsGet Social:Follow on YouTube , Instagram, TikTok: @theeverydayinvestor, X (@UngaroDarcy), LinkedIn, or subscribe on Substack.www.radicalinvestment.co.nz________________________Disclaimer: Please act independently from any content provided in these episodes; it's not financial advice, because there's no accounting for your individual circumstances, and nothing we say is intended as a recommendation. Do your own research, and take a broad range of opinions into account. Ideally, engage a financial adviser / pay for advice!

Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think.Buyer choice has jumped by 45% as national listings hit 33,000 homes—so what does this "new normal" mean for house prices and negotiation power? Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank has lifted the Official Cash Rate to 2.75%, a landmark MBIE ruling threatens Christchurch's 5,000 Airbnbs, and an expert panel has dissected the fatal design flaws in Labour's proposed Capital Gains Tax. In Episode 26 of New Zealand Property Insights, hosts Paul and Debbie Roberts break down the latest data from the RBNZ, Realestate.co.nz, MBIE, and the Salvation Army to deliver real facts without the headline hype. What You'll Learn in This Episode:OCR Hike & Capital Gains Tax Flaws: Why the RBNZ raised the OCR by 25bps to 2.75%, and why top economists and tax specialists agree Labour's CGT design fails—including a total lack of inflation adjustment that levies a $280,000 tax bill on zero real profit. Christchurch Airbnb Crackdown: How a landmark MBIE ruling requiring commercial visitor accommodation compliance (fire safety & disability access) could impact short-term rentals nationwide. 33,000 Homes on Market: Why buyer inventory has jumped 45% over three years, how shortening the Bright-line test to 2 years encouraged investor listings, and why national average asking prices ($849,362) have settled into a "new normal". Regional Clearance Rates: Why Canterbury inventory takes just 15 weeks to clear while Coromandel takes 56 weeks and Northland takes 48 weeks. Salvation Army Housing Report: Why building 9.1% more homes hasn't solved housing stress, and how Aucklanders relocating to provincial cities are shrinking local rental pools. Support the showDisclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute personalized financial advice. We recommend seeking advice from a qualified professional before making any investment decisions.*Property Advice Group Limited trading as Property Apprentice has been granted a FULL Licence with the Financial Markets Authority of New Zealand. (FSP Number: FSP157564) Debbie Roberts | Financial Adviser (FSP221305) For our Public disclosure statement please go to our website or you may request a copy free of charge.

Secondo la Reserve Bank of Australia, la corsa alla costruzione di nuovi centri dati potrebbe contribuire ad aumentare le pressioni inflazionistiche, soprattutto nel settore delle costruzioni. Secondo il professore della UNSW Max Tani, questi investimenti sollevano anche interrogativi sulla gestione dei dati dei cittadini.Seguici su Facebook e Instagram o abbonati ai nostri podcast cliccando qui.

The Reserve Bank has hiked the official cash rate 25 basis points to 2.75 percent. However, the Reserve Bank is pointing to a recovering economy, with unemployment expected to decline and an improvement in real incomes by mid next year. Kiwibank economist Jarrod Kerr spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Independent analyst and editor of The Kaka, Bernard Hickey, believes the Reserve Bank's decision to raise the OCR 25 basis points to 2.75 ensures even deeper economic scars will be etched into unemployed young people and other vulnerable demographics. Hickey spoke to John Campbell.

The Reserve Bank has moved the OCR again... and its forecast says house prices are about to dip to a new official low. So, is this the real bottom of the market, and when do prices finally recover?In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down what the Reserve Bank did, what it means for mortgage rates, and where house prices go from here.You'll learn:What the Reserve Bank just did to the OCR, and whyWhere mortgage rates could head nextWhen house prices might finally recoverFor buyers, a new bottom could be an opportunity. Just remember, even the Reserve Bank's own forecasts can change in six weeks.Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy Hotline⁠⁠⁠For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has lifted the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%. While the hike brings monetary policy closer to a neutral setting, the tone of the accompanying Monetary Policy Statement was distinctly cautious and data-dependent.In this special reactionary episode of the New Zealand Property Market Podcast, Head of Research Nick Goodall and Chief Economist Kelvin Davidson unpack the RBNZ's decision just 40 minutes after its release. They break down the consensus vote, analyse why a 4-to-2 committee split on inflation risks led to the hike, and explain why an October rate rise looks far less likely with the general election looming.The guys also dive into the Reserve Bank's detailed economic forecasts - including flat house price projections for the next 3 to 4 quarters - and explain why fixed mortgage rates are unlikely to see a sudden spike off the back of this decision.Sign up for news and insights or contact on LinkedIn, X @NickGoodall_CL or @KDavidson_CL and email ngoodall@cotality.com or kdavidson@cotality.comThis podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. The hosts are not licensed Financial Advice Providers in New Zealand. All information is of a general nature and does not take into account your personal situation or goals. Please consult a qualified professional before making any financial decisions.

The taxman, the Reserve Bank and your crypto wallet: Dawie Roodt doesn't hold back. In this Q&A straight after his BNC#9 keynote, the Efficient Group chief economist explains why officials want your phone and your passwords if you try to take money offshore, why roughly 200 000 taxpayers are propping up the entire country, and why he thinks the new Transformation Fund could spell the end of BEE as we know it. Along the way: a blunt take on land versus cattle, why South African schools spend big and still underperform, and why he'd rather fix the tax code than lower the tax burden.

Clement Manyathela speaks to Natalie Scott, Director at Werksmans Attorney who shares some insight into what crypto currencies are and some of the laws and regulations governing the trade of crypto currencies in South Africa. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc 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/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian share market gave back early gains on Wednesday as inflation data disappointed expectations. While headline inflation eased, underlying measures remained sticky and well above the Reserve Bank's target, prompting a market reassessment of rate hike odds. Earnings season continued with mixed results across consumer, technology and energy stocks, while strong showings from retailers Woolworths and Lovisa offset broader sector weakness. Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean. Check out our Market News page Follow us on:InstagramLinkedInYouTubeTikTok The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a question/idea/opinion direct via text message!After years of national hand-wringing, housing affordability in New Zealand has officially returned to long-term averages. Falling house prices, lower interest rates, and rising wages have combined to bring the value-to-income ratio back down to 6.7 - exactly where the historical average has sat since 2004.This week on the New Zealand Property Market Podcast, Head of Research Nick Goodall and Chief Economist Kelvin Davidson unpack the highly anticipated 6-monthly Housing Affordability Report. They discuss why mortgage servicing now takes up 40% of median household income, why years to save a deposit has dropped to 8.9 years, and why regional data paints vastly different pictures for centres like Wellington versus Tauranga.The guys also dive into the latest macroeconomic data - including softer inflation and a slight lift in card spending - and explain why "good news is bad" when it comes to the Reserve Bank's upcoming OCR decision. Plus, Nick delivers a passionate wrap-up of an unforgettable weekend of rugby, from the Taniwha claiming the Ranfurly Shield to the All Blacks' epic win at Ellis Park.This week we discuss:Affordability Returns: Why all four major housing affordability measures are finally back to (or below) long-term historical averages.The Mortgage Burden: How servicing a new mortgage at an 80% LVR now requires 40% of gross household income.Regional Nuance: Why Wellington is now the most affordable main centre, and why Tauranga's numbers are skewed by wealth over income.Macro Data Mix-Up: How softer price indices and slightly stronger card spending impact the upcoming OCR call.The 'Good News is Bad' OCR Dilemma: Why an improving economy might just give the RBNZ the confidence to hold or hike rates again.Rugby Wrap: The Taniwha's historic Ranfurly Shield win, the All Blacks at Ellis Park, and the Warriors topping the NRL table. 

Lester Kiewit speaks to ANC Chief Whip Mdumiseni Ntuli about the ANC’s call for DA MP Mark Burke to be removed from Parliament’s finance-related committees amid allegations concerning his business activities. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: 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/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks to Ferial Haffejee about the Reserve Bank investigation involving DA finance boss Mark Burke and the political fallout for the DA. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: 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/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Carol Paton, News24 Politics Editor on the Democratic Alliance changing course in regards to their support for Mark Burke as the Reserve Bank investigation continues. They also touch on what the investigation is looking at. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc 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/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, political commentator Solly Moeng unpacks the R4 billion Reserve Bank investigation involving DA finance spokesperson Mark Burke's former company. Additionally, Milkwood Capital's Rhys Summerton reveals the essential traits of successful serial acquirers, and former Google SA boss Stafford Masie warns that AI will disrupt traditional health models like Discovery Vitality. Finally, Reuters provides a Wall Street wrap, highlighting market responses to easing bond yields.

John Haar, back for his first Café appearance since leaving Swan for Blockware, opens on the 55th anniversary of the Nixon Shock. His argument: gold's own physical properties, the time, trust, and armed transport required to settle in it, are what let the 1971 dollar-gold break happen and stick. No one could credibly refuse. Asked whether the US might literally "back" the dollar with Bitcoin, John pushes back on the framing. He doesn't see explicit convertibility returning; more likely a sovereign-wealth-fund-style holding that supports confidence in the currency without any fixed exchange rate. Confiscation history, and 1971 counted as one. Executive Order 6102 in 1933, a little-known 1959 Australian law forcing gold surrender to the Reserve Bank, and a 1966 UK law capping residents at four gold coins. John's read: severing convertibility was itself an indirect seizure, since dollar holders lost access to the metal without a single coin being confiscated. The confiscation trade-off, stated plainly: Bitcoin can vanish in an instant through a mistake; fiat vanishes slowly through inflation. John argues neither risk profile is fully solved, which is why he expects Bitcoin and fiat to coexist for a long time, and why he points listeners toward collaborative multisig self-custody (Vault, Unchained, Casa) over solo cold storage. The debt numbers, from three directions at once. US debt crossed $40 trillion this week; annual interest has passed defense spending and sits behind only Medicare and Social Security. Suze: UK debt interest is running around £109 billion a year, more than the entire education and defence budgets combined, about £3,220 per working person. Roxana adds a year-by-year US/UK comparison back to 2021, the pandemic as the shock that reset the baseline. ⭐ A genuinely sharp MMT critique from John, anchored to a receipt: Larry Summers, a mainstream economist with no sound-money priors, posted in 2022 that 2022's CPI would have peaked near 18% under the old inflation methodology instead of the reported 9%. John's broader point: Modern Monetary Theory's post-2008 "QE doesn't cause inflation" claim was really about QE backfilling a contracting money supply, and MMTers overextended that into a general rule that collapsed against 2022's numbers. Frank Corva's field report from a 2023 screening of the MMT documentary "Finding the Money": a viral clip of establishment economist Jared Bernstein fumbling a question on how money is created was cut by MMT advocates to claim the mainstream doesn't understand money either, while, per Frank, the film's own thesis pushes further left than the Keynesian it mocks. His two go-to informed politicians on this material: Nick Begich (introduced the Bitcoin Act) and Warren Davidson. Frank's number of the day: minimum wage measured in gold. Federal minimum wage has gone from $1.60/hour in July 1971 to today's rate; priced in gold instead of dollars, that 1971 wage would be roughly $198/hour, about $8,000 a week now. Cory joins from Istanbul to argue the dollar remains "the cleanest shirt in the dirty laundry" globally, that gold has again overtaken Treasuries as the top central-bank reserve asset, and that today's AI capex bubble likely resolves in a Bitcoin-negative risk-off phase before capital rotates back in, on a multi-year timeline. ⭐ Mining block: John lays out five reasons Bitcoin's 2021-2025 hashrate growth won't repeat, tied throughout to the AI buildout competing for the same capital, chips, and power contracts: the unrepeatable 2021 mining economics, public miners pivoting to AI/HPC data centers, slowing ASIC development as chipmakers prioritize AI silicon, AI's ability to lock long-duration power contracts miners can't match, and the sheer physical scale needed to double an already-large network. At current ~920 exahash, he estimates a nation-state attack would require roughly 2 million frontier ASICs and $10 billion in capex, still a high bar.

New Zealand's being labelled as stuck in the 90's when it comes to bank payments. A Reserve Bank report has found our system is reliable for many users but is falling behind global standards. It says consumers could benefit from new smartphone payment methods including instant payments, request to pay, and QR codes. Banking Reform Coalition Convenor Kent Duston told Mike Hosking it already works this way in more than 120 countries. He says if you go out for dinner and split the bill, the money will appear in a person's account instantly. Duston told Hosking banks have been paying shareholders large dividends instead of reinvesting in systems, describing the tech we use as scrap metal with blinking lights. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our four biggest banks say that fewer people are taking out mortgage loans. One has even forecast a significant fall in house prices in two cities. Meanwhile, Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has issued a stern warning ... Today, senior economics correspondent Shane Wright discusses whether the housing bubble is indeed starting to burst. Background reading Air is coming out of the housing bubble. Is now the time for first home buyers? The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or whichever platform you find your pods.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our four biggest banks say that fewer people are taking out mortgage loans. One has even forecast a significant fall in house prices in two cities. Meanwhile, Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has issued a stern warning ... Today, senior economics correspondent Shane Wright discusses whether the housing bubble is indeed starting to burst. Background reading Air is coming out of the housing bubble. Is now the time for first home buyers? The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or whichever platform you find your pods.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The value of total new home loans fell 5.2 per cent (-$5.4 billion) this quarter, after a 3.4 per cent fall in the previous quarter. They sheet the falls to the changed lending conditions, with the Reserve Bank of Australia increasing the cash rate for the third time in 2026. Changes to negative gearing and … Continue reading "Busted: New Home Lending Fell In The June Quarter!"

Australia's inflation rate has eased, but underlying price pressures remain stubbornly high. The figures come as new Reserve Bank research reveals many Australians do not understand why interest rates rise, or how they are meant to bring inflation down. - Il tasso di inflazione in Australia è diminuito, ma le pressioni sottostanti sui prezzi rimangono ostinatamente elevate. I dati arrivano mentre una nuova ricerca della Reserve Bank rivela che molti australiani non comprendono perché i tassi di interesse aumentino, né come questi siano destinati a ridurre l'inflazione.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. - Seguici su Facebook e Instagram o abbonati ai nostri podcast cliccando qui.

We’re back to talking about melons and the podcast interview that continues to cause dramas for the prime minister. Six weeks ago, Anthony Albanese appeared on a podcast called ‘Bush Deep’ and was asked about the worst gift he received. Melons, he replied, gifted to him by Japanese prime minister. What was said, and not said, has become the focus of attacks from the media, the Coalition and One Nation this week. So why has the issue reared its head again? And is it affecting Albanese’s reputation or are the Coalition and co over-egging it? While all this was going on, the main game for the government was economic management.Rates were placed on hold, but the Reserve Bank boss Michelle Bullock reminded everyone that she’d raise them if she had to. It comes as all the big banks forecast further drop-offs in house values – aren’t more affordable homes what we want? Or are the government's tax changes wreaking havoc on our struggling economy? Today’s episode is hosted by Jacqueline Maley, with chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's inflation rate has eased, but underlying price pressures remain stubbornly high. The figures come as new Reserve Bank research reveals many Australians do not understand why interest rates rise, or how they are meant to bring inflation down. - Il tasso di inflazione in Australia è diminuito, ma le pressioni sottostanti sui prezzi rimangono ostinatamente elevate. I dati arrivano mentre una nuova ricerca della Reserve Bank rivela che molti australiani non comprendono perché i tassi di interesse aumentino, né come questi siano destinati a ridurre l'inflazione.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. - Seguici su Facebook e Instagram o abbonati ai nostri podcast cliccando qui.

Consumer sentiment remains at fifty year lows. The Reserve Bank has surveyed Australians to find out why. 

The SMSF lending crackdown has changed the game. But with rates on hold and commercial lending gaining attention, investors have new finance strategies to consider. On The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant is joined by Eva Loisance and Costa Arvanitopoulos from FinnI Mortgages to discuss how the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) decision to hold the cash rate and the end of self-managed super fund (SMSF) lending are reshaping investors' financial strategies. The trio examine the RBA's decision to hold the cash rate and the government's underestimated SMSF lending figures, exploring what both mean for mortgage holders, investors, developers and the broader property market. With residential SMSF borrowing now off the table, the trio explore the growing shift towards commercial property and lease-doc lending, where a property's rental income can help underpin the lending assessment. Tarrant, Loisance, and Arvanitopoulos also examine how these lending options could help investors with limited borrowing capacity but available equity, while weighing the risks before making a move. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

We’re back to talking about melons and the podcast interview that continues to cause dramas for the prime minister. Six weeks ago, Anthony Albanese appeared on a podcast called ‘Bush Deep’ and was asked about the worst gift he received. Melons, he replied, gifted to him by Japanese prime minister. What was said, and not said, has become the focus of attacks from the media, the Coalition and One Nation this week. So why has the issue reared its head again? And is it affecting Albanese’s reputation or are the Coalition and co over-egging it? While all this was going on, the main game for the government was economic management.Rates were placed on hold, but the Reserve Bank boss Michelle Bullock reminded everyone that she’d raise them if she had to. It comes as all the big banks forecast further drop-offs in house values – aren’t more affordable homes what we want? Or are the government's tax changes wreaking havoc on our struggling economy? Today’s episode is hosted by Jacqueline Maley, with chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coalition and One Nation lag behind Labor, Reserve Bank warning spells more pain for home buyers. Plus, Strathfield bans exclusionary non-English business signage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After its latest meeting, the Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold.But should we get used to rates being higher than we've become used to in recent history?Today, ABC finance expert Alan Kohler on what to expect in the months ahead and why the real housing price slump has only just begun.Featured:Alan Kohler, ABC finance presenter and columnist

The Reserve Bank is expected to keep interest rates on hold when its monetary policy board wraps up its meeting later today.

Listen to the top Australian news from the past seven days, including the Reserve Bank's decision to hold interest rates at 4.35 per cent, the government's reassurance on cybersecurity during the Census, and Australia's upcoming Test against Bangladesh as cricket gets underway in Darwin this week. - ब्याज दर ४.३५ प्रतिशतमा यथावत् राख्ने रिजर्भ ब्याङ्कको घोषणा, जनगणनामा साइबर सुरक्षालाई लिएर ढुक्क रहन सरकारको आश्वासन र डार्विनमा सुरु हुने टेस्ट क्रिकेटमा अस्ट्रेलियाको पहिलो खेल बङ्गलादेशसँग लगायत एक हप्ता यताका प्रमुख घटनाबारे एसबीएस नेपालीबाट समाचार सुन्नुहोस्।Subscribe to the SBS Nepali podcast here.You can listen to SBS Nepali's live broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday at 2 pm via SBS South Asian on digital radio, on television channel 305, through the SBS Audio app, on SBS On Demand, or via our website.You can also follow SBS Nepali on social media: Facebook, Instagram and X (SBS Nepali) - हाम्रा थप अडियो प्रस्तुतिहरू पोडकास्टका रूपमा उपलब्ध छन्। यो नि:शुल्क सेवा प्रयोग गर्न तपाईंले आफ्नो नाम दर्ता गर्नु पर्दैन। पोडकास्टमा सामाग्री उपलब्ध हुनासाथ सुन्न यहाँ थिच्नुहोस्।एसबीएस नेपालीको प्रत्यक्ष प्रसारण हरेक मङ्गलवार र बिहीवार दिउँसो २ बजे SBS South Asian मा डिजिटल रेडियोमार्फत, आफ्नो टेलिभिजनको च्यानल ३०५ मा, SBS Audio एपमार्फत, SBS On Demand मा वा हाम्रो वेबसाइटबाट सुन्न सक्नुहुन्छ। साथै हामी सोसल मिडिया प्लेटफर्महरू फेसबुक, इन्स्टाग्राम र एक्स मा पनि रहेका छौं SBS Nepali का नाममा।

Home borrowers are breathing another sigh of relief, as the Reserve Bank leaves the cash rate at 4.35% for a second consecutive meeting. But a hawkish RBA Governor Michele Bullock makes no bones about the Board's willingness to hike again, to control "still too high" inflation. Rena Sarumpaet speaks to Ebury economist Anthony Malouf. Then Stephanie Youssef gets the views of MIke Jenneke of UBS Global Wealth Management.

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Greg Jericho, Columnist with the Guardian and Chief Economist with The Australia Institute.

The Reserve Bank has decided to leave interest rates on hold today, but the Governor is warning that inflation is still too high and if it does not come down another rate rise is inevitable.

The Reserve Bank is expected to keep interest rates on hold when its monetary policy board wraps up its meeting later today.

Have you ever thought about how much it costs to run a small business? New research shows the cost has risen by almost 25 per cent since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and it's expected to keep increasing, topping out at 27-per cent by year's end. It comes as a surprise lift in household spending in June complicates the outlook for interest rates, ahead of the Reserve Bank's meeting next week. Reporter Natalie Poyhonen spoke to Sydney cafe owner Gerardo Barios, who serves up coffee grown from his homeland Honduras. He starts by explaining the biggest costs to his business in the last 12 months or so.

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S CPI and PPI data, along with a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look at some of Europe's biggest energy companies on their recent performance. In Asia – a look ahead to a monetary policy decision from the Reserve Bank of Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank's chief economist Paul Conway says he is focused on inflation expectations, and their flow on effects into the wider economy. 

July has delivered the clearest evidence yet that Australia's property market has changed direction, but the headline figures only tell part of the story.   Capital city house prices fell by 1.5 per cent over the month, the sharpest national decline since August 2022, while Sydney recorded a particularly significant fall of 2.7 per cent.   Melbourne house prices are now almost 6 per cent lower since the beginning of the year, and prices also declined across Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Darwin during July.   Yet look beneath those monthly figures and Australia still has several very different property markets moving at different speeds, with units holding up better than houses nationally, despite some substantial monthly falls in individual capitals.   So, are these July figures simply the result of the usual winter slowdown, amplified by higher interest rates and reduced confidence, or are they signalling a more serious downturn?   That's what I'm ask Dr. Andrew Wilson, in today's show as we discuss the latest housing market movements and what they mean for buyers and investors.   We unpack how winter conditions, higher rates, and weaker confidence have slowed activity across the capital cities.   We look at why Sydney and Melbourne are underperforming, while Perth, Brisbane, and Darwin remain remarkably resilient.   We also explore why units are holding up better than houses, especially in markets with stronger underlying demand.   Finally, we discuss rents, inflation, and the Reserve Bank outlook, then finish with a long-term view on opportunity in the downturn.   Takeaways    • Capital city house prices fell 1.5 percent, signalling a broader winter slowdown. • Sydney's sharper decline reflects weaker clearance rates and softer buyer demand. • Melbourne and Sydney are lagging because premium segments are correcting faster. • Perth, Brisbane, and Darwin still show strong annual growth momentum. • Units are outperforming houses because affordability keeps buyers in that market. • Low vacancy rates are keeping rental pressure high across most capitals. • Higher rents increase cash flow pressure for tenants and improve investor yields. • Strong employment is supporting housing demand despite market uncertainty. • Rising electricity costs are adding inflation pressure and influencing Reserve Bank decisions. • Longer term investors can benefit when uncertainty reduces competition and improves negotiation power.   Links and Resources:   Answer this week's trivia question here - https://www.propertytrivia.com.au/ ·        Win a hard copy of How To Grow A Multi-Million Dollar Property Portfolio In Your Spare Time. ·        Everyone wins a copy of a fully updated property report Get a bundle of eBooks and Reports at: www.PodcastBonus.com.au   Get the team at Metropole to help build your personal Strategic Property plan. Click here and have a chat with us.     Michael Yardney – Subscribe to my Property Update newsletter here.     Also, please subscribe to my other podcast Demographics Decoded with Simon Kuestenmacher – just look for Demographics Decoded wherever you are listening to this podcast and subscribe so each week we can unveil the trends shaping your future.   About The Michael Yardney Podcast | Property Investment And Wealth Creation Australia   The Michael Yardney Podcast is one of Australia's leading property investment podcasts, helping investors understand the Australian property market and build long-term wealth through strategic property investing.   Each week we explore: • Australian property market updates • Property investment strategies in Australia • Melbourne property market trends • Sydney property market forecasts • Brisbane property investment opportunities • Capital growth property strategies • Property cycles in Australia • Negative gearing and tax strategy • Interest rates and their impact on property • Buyer's agent insights and investment planning   If you're serious about building a high-performance property portfolio and creating financial freedom through real estate, this podcast will give you the clarity and strategy you need.   Learn more at:https://propertyupdate.com.auhttps://metropole.com.au

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India is once again scrambling for dollars, kind of begging for them.  After spending months defending the rupee, the Reserve Bank of India is now offering generous support to banks to get them to raise foreign-currency deposits. They're being encouraged to get creative with it, everything from creating new products to using new digital channels. And, of course, the old school way of just jacking up the interest rate offer. All designed to get dollars into Indian hands. “Begging” might be a strong word, but only barely.Eurodollar University's Money & Macro Analysis--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn more about Augusta Precious Metals and what they have to offer - including physical gold for IRA accounts - by going to: https://EurodollarGold.com or text EURO to 35052. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you want to see The Four Economic Regimes, and How to Position Your Portfolio for Each One, sign up here https://eurodollar-university.com/home-page----------------------------------------------------------------------------------https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R03-x-Wmr7khttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrVIwKnUkBchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jCp5wnM6Ighttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF6bNaq2hVYhttps://www.eurodollar.universityTwitter: https://twitter.com/JeffSnider_EDUI'll also be active on Bravais Social - a new AI-centered social network designed for professionals and knowledge workers. The platform aims to bring together a wider range of tools and functionalities tailored specifically for professional interaction, research, and knowledge exchange in one place. You can find me here: https://bravais.social/profile/edu