Thursday 22nd April 2021
Politicians the world over have been scurrying around for climate pledges in preparation for today’s Climate Summit, called by President Biden. Today Phil Dobbie talks to environment journalist Lucy Siegle about what, if anything, will be achieved. Can climate change be stalled by political pledges that may, or may not be adhered to? What was really been achieved by the Paris Climate Accord, and is there much to be gained from the US trying, now, to take the lead on the environment? More significantly, are consumers prepared to accept the sacrifices that are needed if we are to save the planet? Lots of big questions crammed in to a half hour show!
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Market Frenzy on Chinese Trade Response
Markets respond markedly to China’s response to US tariff threat. I talk to NAB’s David de Garis about the share sell-off and flattening yield curve.
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Getting our phone numbers in order
Voice over IP has always challenged the convention of phone numbering plans. This week ACMA made a slight change to the rules, but there’s a lot more to do.
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More positive vaccine news, but equities are cautious
More vaccine news today, this time from Astra Zeneca. NAB’s David de Garis says we’re seeing the return of hotels and airlines stocks at the expense of the tech sector, whilst the US dollar has been helped by better than expected Markit PMIs.
