The G20 is meeting in Berlin right now. With expectations of any constructive outcomes set to low, maybe there’s a better way forward. In this edition of the Debunking Economics podcast Phil Dobbie and Prof Steve Keen work through four ideas that could change the way the economy works – for the better. Phil suggests ideas related to climate change tariffs and a global minimum wage, whilst Steve looks at trade imbalances and a new reserve currency.
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The rise and rise of the Aussie dollar
Another big rise in the strength of the Australian dollar. NAB’s Ray Attrill says its not all down to the weakening US currency.
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A vaccine for COVID, lifeboats for Hong Kong
Markets have been pulled two ways. NAB’s Gavin Friend talks through the rising concern over Hong Kong versus news that a vaccine has shown positive signs of working.
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Markets resting on hope of a tariff delay
US equities reversed their declines from a day ago. I ask NAB’s David de Garis whether this means the markets aren’t convinced Trump will impose his tariffs this weekend. Plus the wash-up from yesterday’s RBNZ rate cut.
