Best Australia Economics Podcasts (2024)

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Lamb back on the Australian menu and so is LambEx 16:43

1h ago16:43

16:43

Angus Gidley-Baird chats with Daker Pern about the current state of the Australian lamb market and what might be driving prices higher. They also touch on what’s coming up at LambEx 2024.

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Go hack yourself! July 19, 2024 1:11:36

36m ago1:11:36

1:11:36

– Some healthy financial habits for a healthier, wealthier portfolio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Market UpdateOwen's market update (June 2024), chosen ETFs & economics 101 37:02

7m ago37:02

37:02

Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of RaskInvest, delivers his monthly portfolio update for June2024, on this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast. Topics covered in this market update A primer on economics - micro and macro An overview of the economy US and Australian stock market returns Our chosen ETFs, within the Martian portfolio strateg…

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Our love affair with shopping malls 28:59

1h ago28:59

28:59

Shopping malls are very big business globally and Australia's no different, with the twelve largest centres earning over $1 billion annually. Initially designed in the 1960s to accommodate hundreds of cars, targeting the suburban housewife, today they come in all sizes - from the big guns, to mini guns - and are much more responsive to diverse cult…

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Simon Lacey Uses Leverage To Amass 26 Properties by Age 44 26:56

1h ago26:56

26:56

Lacey Elite Buyers Agents Founder Simon Lacey is certainly all too familiar with the brevity of life. So when life gave him the chance to jump from the hospital bed to walking again, he didn't waste time nor the lessons he learnt from the property book his uncle gave him at 15 years old. Truly, he had put the saying, 'Actions speak louder than word…

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Why no seat is 'safe' anymore 32:43

29m ago32:43

32:43

The rise of independents and minor parties means that Labor and the Coalition can no longer take any race for granted. It’s said that ‘disunity is death’ in Australian politics, but – as several major party politicians found out in the 2022 election – falling in behind an unpopular policy agenda can be pretty dangerous for your career as well. On t…

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Profiting from multi-decade mega trends: A thematic ETF deep dive with Global X's Scott Helfstein 54:02

15h ago54:02

54:02

The recent AI boom has reignited enthusiasm for thematic ETFs and that's why I was so grateful to have Scott Helftstein the head of investment strategy at Global X, join me on his Australian tour for a deep dive on thematic ETFs. Scott has a wealth of knowledge in the space through his role at Global X and previously being the head of thematic port…

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Simon Lacey Unearths Power of Wealth Creation via Property at Age 15 30:59

3d ago30:59

30:59

Simon Lacey, founder of Lacey Elite Buyers Agents, has always taken to outfitting himself with a positive outlook and thirst for a better future. That is why when he discovered his love for real estate at age 15, and his eyes were opened to the potential of wealth creation through property, he dug his heels in the ground and immediately got to work…

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What does the 10-year US crop outlook mean for global G&O prices? 12:15

2d ago12:15

12:15

Join RaboResearch analysts Vitor Pistoia and Andrick Payen as they discuss the United States' 10-year crop outlook and how it could impact global prices for grains and oilseeds.

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Bonus episode: How to protect yourself from fraud and scams 17:42

17m ago17:42

17:42

In this episode, Bethan Wearmouth, Senior Fraud Manager at Rabobank, shares her expert insights on the latest scam trends and offers practical tips on how you can protect yourself. Please refer to our disclaimer: https://www.rabobank.com.au/knowledge/disclaimer

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Owen's first solo episode: celebrating individuality, does Rask use leveraged ETFs & ethical investing 47:41

4d ago47:41

47:41

Owen Rask is out in front of the camera for his first solo Investing Q&A episode on The Australian Finance Podcast. Topics covered The importance of acknowledging your individuality What to do when you've got millions of dollars Does Rask use leveraged ETFs? How to calculate ETF overlap Are Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) worth it? The superpower …

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Mailbag: incl. What if Ram was king for a day? July 14, 2024 1:04:35

13m ago1:04:35

1:04:35

– What’s the right valuation metric? – If Andrew was King for a Day… – What about Pacific Equity Partners? – Is it time to buy unlisted assets? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Is Polynovo (PNV) the next Pro Medicus, VHY or Colonial Imputation Fund, and how stocks are picked for ETFs 44:16

18h ago44:16

44:16

Owen Rask is out in front of the camera for his second solo Q&A episode and a deep dive in Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) on The Australian Investors Podcast. Topics covered Is Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) a multibagger in waiting? The Rask philosophy and stock checklist Why is the Atlas Trend fund closing? Vanguard Australian High Yield Shares ETF (ASX: VHY) …

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How do I know if I own a ‘meme stock’? July 12, 2024 1:08:50

1d ago1:08:50

1:08:50

– ‘Meme stocks’. It’s the phrase that describes a social media revolution… and not in a good way. How do you know if you own one… or whether it’s justified excitement? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Property Q&A: Buying townhouses, should you landscape pre-sale & heritage overlays 40:19

1d ago40:19

40:19

This episode originally aired on the Australian Property Podcast. Buyer's agent Amy Lunardi answers your questions about everything from whether townhouses are good investments to what to consider when buying a home with a heritage overlay. Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Kate's book, Buying Happines…

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Indigenous business and housing ownership is on the up 29:01

7d ago29:01

29:01

Indigenous business and home ownership is on an upward trajectory. The role played by Indigenous owned and operated businesses in Australia's economy has expanded, contributing over $16 billion to the economy, and over $4.2 billion in wages. And Indigenous Business Australia has helped tens of thousands purchase their own home. No mean feat during …

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Joanne Hands' First Property Accrued a 20% Return in Just 6 Weeks 47:02

2d ago47:02

47:02

Continuing on her travel stories from the last episode, Symbion Property Director Joanne Hands further narrates her adventures abroad—all while she highlights key people that impacted her journey along the way—, and shares the eye-widening and nail-biting $40,000 loss she witnessed that has actually impacted the way she firmly holds on to the prope…

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The fight to free Jimmy Lai 22:48

3d ago22:48

22:48

Pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai faces life in prison in Hong Kong, but his son Sebastien and renowned human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson are leading the charge to set him free. After escaping mainland China in the bottom of a fishing boat at the age of 12, Jimmy Lai went on to become one of the most influential people in Hong Kong. But now the …

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Accountable investing, building a $US200m shoe business & a free offer to join ASA ft. Chair Steven Mabb 59:37

3d ago59:37

59:37

Steven Mabb is the Chair of the Australian Shareholders Association (ASA) and recently joined Owen Rask to discuss his journey to investing, which came from co-owning and scaling a very successful US shoe company. Steven's journey is entrepreneurial, through his time scaling Vionic Group; enterprising, realising he had to invest in the share market…

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Beef is New Zealand agriculture’s golden goose | Agribusiness Monthly Update for July 2024 12:08

4d ago12:08

12:08

Emma Higgins and Jen Corkran have a relaxed chat about highlights from the recent July Agribusiness Monthly including why beef is booming, how butter is back, and how helpful fertiliser prices are in New Zealand.

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Grain markets under pressure as Northern Hemisphere harvest advances 19:07

11d ago19:07

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Join RaboResearch analysts Pia Piggott and Vítor Pistóia as they discuss the recent volatility in grain and oilseed prices following the Northern Hemisphere wheat harvest, trade wars, and intense rainfall in key producing countries.

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Saving vs investing at 18, travel money cards and family members asking for money [Adviser Q&A] 42:16

5d ago42:16

42:16

Today, we're answering YOUR questions! Financial adviser Siobhan Ashby answers listener questions, from managing money at 18 and travel money cards to how to manage family members asking for money. Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Kate's book, Buying Happiness…

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Joanne Hands: From Dancing in Europe to Property Investing in Australia 29:34

5d ago29:34

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Symbion Property Director Joanne Hands—a property developer with over 14 years in the property industry and more than 100 successfully project-managed small developments across Australia. With inestimable experiences as a property developer managing multiple projects at once, she is—no pun intended—hands-on with each task she tackles. Venturing out…

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Mailbag: incl. Invest or pay off the mortgage? July 7, 2024 1:06:57

10d ago1:06:57

1:06:57

– Invest or pay off the mortgage? – Okay… but where do I start? – What would you tell your younger self? – Borrow and contribute to Super? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Why I'd buy RPMGlobal (RUL), thoughts on the GYG IPO & greenwashing 1:11:28

12d ago1:11:28

1:11:28

Owen Rask is back - riding solo - on this special episode of The Australian Investors Podcast, answering your questions and covering the latest topics of the week, including: RPMGlobal Holdings Ltd (ASX: RUL) Guzmen y Gomez Ltd (ASX: GYG) New Australian Retirement Podcast! https://www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-retirement-podcast/ Owen's …

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Introducing After America 45:57

8d ago45:57

45:57

Introducing After America, a new Australia Institute podcast hosted by Dr Emma Shortis. Can Biden recover from a disastrous debate performance? What does the release of Julian Assange reveal about the Australia-US relationship? And is Trump’s authoritarian behaviour really an outlier in American political history? On the first episode of After Amer…

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The investor’s guide to Artificial Intelligence. July 5, 2024 1:19:56

8d ago1:19:56

1:19:56

– How should investors be thinking about AI? Where are the winners and losers likely to come from… or can we know at all? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Get a better interest rate, save on petrol, airline rewards and 100 Baggers [Money & Chill] 41:59

9d ago41:59

41:59

On Money & Chill this month, Kate Campbell chats with Monique and Mitchell about some great money hacks from our community, getting better rates on our home loans, making use of Frequent Flyer points, and share some of the books and podcasts we've been enjoying! ⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we have a whole back catalogue for that.…

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Two watershed moments for the Aussie dairy supply chain? 19:06

9d ago19:06

19:06

Angus Gidley-Baird joins Michael Harvey to discuss two watershed events that will see a further transformation of the Australian dairy supply chain.

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How do people plan to use extra money from Stage III tax cuts? 28:58

9d ago28:58

28:58

This week, everyone who's got a job will have more money in their pocket, thanks to the introduction of the Stage III tax cuts? So how do people plan to use the extra money? And is it good policy? In addition, hundreds of tariffs on imports will also be cut, a decision that economists love and applaud. Guests Kristen Sobeck, Research Fellow, Tax an…

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Aidan Collyer and the $700,000 Property Deal that Yielded a 7% Return 24:23

10d ago24:23

24:23

We’re back with real estate agent and Collyer Property Investments Director Aidan Collyer — a real estate agent who markedly aims to help direct clients to the right path relevant to their unique situation, whilst emphasising the fact that seeking expertise from those who know exactly what they're doing is key to successful property investing. Furt…

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Democracy (handle with care) 23:31

10d ago23:31

23:31

Careless political finance reforms could shift the balance in Australian democracy in favour of special interests. Will the government’s political finance reforms keep vested interests out of politics or ensure the major parties dominate Australia’s political landscape? Could South Australia’s proposed political donations ban become a model for the…

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25 retirement questions (Part 5) 24:10

10d ago24:10

24:10

If you want us to keep going with the Australian retirement podcast, let us know in the comments! This 5-part retirement podcast mini series on the 25 retirement questions to ask your financial planner is bought to you by Rask Invest. Australian retirement podcast resources: Invest with Owen in retirement: https://bit.ly/R-invest Get matched with a…

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Small slivers of silver linings for rural confidence in New Zealand 10:58

12d ago10:58

10:58

Emma Higgins and Jen Corkran talk through the latest Rabobank New Zealand farmer confidence survey results.

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Am I doing enough with my finances? Money in your 30s, super balances & comparison traps (Adviser Q&A) 43:20

12d ago43:20

43:20

Am I doing enough with my finances? Financial advisers Alex Luck & Daisy Magor discuss money in your 30s, super balances and comparison traps. Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon Invest with Owen: https://…

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Aidan Collyer — From Investing Success at 23 to Thriving House & Land Deals 26:47

13d ago26:47

26:47

Plunging into the property game at age 23, Collyer Property Investments Director Aidan Collyer has since then harnessed the power of positive cashflow and unlocked the benefits and the unique value that house-and-land deals bring to the table. Now with 11 years of real estate experience, he unboxes his investing know-how, reveals how he hits all th…

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Avocado production smashing records 14:29

13d ago14:29

14:29

Horticulture Analyst Pia Piggott joins Senior Dairy Analyst Michael Harvey to discuss the latest global avocado outlook.

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Mailbag: incl. Should I invest in private equity? June 30, 2024 1:27:13

14d ago1:27:13

1:27:13

– Is UniSuper safe? – What about Kogan now? – Should I diversify into private equity? – What index should we benchmark against? – You have to make a choice here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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25 retirement questions (Part 4) 26:42

15d ago26:42

26:42

This 5-part retirement podcast mini series on the 25 retirement questions to ask your financial planner is bought to you by Rask Invest. Australian retirement podcast resources: Invest with Owen in retirement: https://bit.ly/R-invest Get matched with a financial planner: https://bit.ly/R-plan Free retirement Q&A checklist (get it in your free Rask …

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Pollies doing some bad (and good!) things. June 28, 2024 1:12:19

15d ago1:12:19

1:12:19

– Inflation rises… but maybe temporarily? – And tax cuts are going to make it worse – Politics done… well? – No tax on unrealised gains! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Financially planning to start a family: buying a family home, cash flow during parental leave & big expenses 36:20

16d ago36:20

36:20

Financially planning to start a family? Owen Rask and financial adviser Alex Luck discuss key aspects of financial planning to start a family, including buying a family home, managing cash flow during parental leave, and preparing for big expenses. Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: h…

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Immigration: Costs and benefits 28:57

16d ago28:57

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If we reduce the number of immigrants will that reduce pressure on infrastructure and the cost of housing? The short answer is yes, but it will cost us in other ways. So how should we choose our skilled immigrants and help them make the biggest contribution? Guests Diana Mousina: Deputy Chief Economist, AMP. Brendan Coates: Economic Policy Program …

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James Short: From Endurance Race Training to Property Investing 29:09

17d ago29:09

29:09

We’re back with business and life coach extraordinaire James Short. Even with already 16 fruitful years of coaching clients, he understands that one must keep moving on the path towards success. Equipped with almost two decades of coaching success, he unpacks the incredible story of how he became an ultra endurance athlete and how he uses that real…

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Don't listen to this podcast 32:23

17d ago32:23

32:23

The Coalition’s nuclear ‘plan’ is a cynical, Trump-like distraction – so why does the media (and this podcast) fall for the trap? Who will benefit most from the Coalition’s new nuclear energy plan? And why does the media fall into the trap of covering it like genuine policy? On this episode of Follow the Money, the Australia Institute’s Dr Matt Rya…

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Ethics & decision making: how we rationalise our financial choices [🧠 Brain Hacks] 27:02

17d ago27:02

27:02

Why don’t we always learn from our mistakes? In this episode of 🧠 Brain Hacks, Kate Campbell and Evan Lucas explore our financial decision-making process. We discuss rationalisation, how it can lead to unethical decisions that harm our finances, and how to manage this. Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes…

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25 retirement questions (Part 3) 22:12

17d ago22:12

22:12

This 5-part retirement podcast mini series on the 25 retirement questions to ask your financial planner is bought to you by Rask Invest. Australian retirement podcast resources: Invest with Owen in retirement: https://bit.ly/R-invest Get matched with a financial planner: https://bit.ly/R-plan Free retirement Q&A checklist (get it in your free Rask …

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Australian wool market – steady as she goes 25:03

18d ago25:03

25:03

Senior Analyst Angus Gidley-Baird and Henry Treloar, Rural Manager Adelaide, talk through the current situation in the Australian wool market and how the next six to twelve months may shape up.

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10 money hacks to level up your life in 2024 35:58

19d ago35:58

35:58

Ready to level up your financial life? Kate Campbell & Mitchell Sneddon share 10 different money hacks to help you maximise your finances in 2024. Remember - the small changes you make add up over time, so don’t discount those small actions you take. This episode is brought to you by PocketSmith, a productivity booster for your money. Get 50% off y…

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James Short — Mr. Fitness Talks Coaching & Investing in Property 30:43

21d ago30:43

30:43

Being young never stopped Short from taking life by the horns early on and trudging up the metaphorical hill to achieve his goals. Since 2010, business and life coach, speaker, and property investor James Short has guided directors and leaders across various industries, arming them with the mindset to build the businesses that fit their visions. As…

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Mailbag: incl. Should I buy equal-weighted ETFs? June 23, 2024 55:32

21d ago55:32

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– Why aren’t you in the top 50 pods? – Remind me how to invest for kids? – Gear into shares to leave money for bonds? – Equal-weighted ETFs? – Why not Europe? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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