Best Darren Langer Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 50: Australia to be at the back end of a major regime change - but that's not a bad thing for investors 18:29

6d ago18:29

18:29

This month, Co-Head of Fixed Income Darren Langer and Investment Manager Jessica Ren celebrate the 50th episode of The Rate Debate. With 50 insightful discussions on the RBA's decisions and their market impacts, from unexpected rate cuts to bold hikes, they've covered it all. To mark this milestone, they are joined by special guest Hans Lee from Li…

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Ep 49: A statement of ifs and buts 10:00

2M ago10:00

10:00

Pundits of Australia's economy expect the central bank will maintain its default rhetoric of “vigilance against inflation risks”. However, given the number of “ifs and buts” in its most recent statement, the RBA seems to be less certain of the next move. In episode 49 of The Rate Debate, Co-Head of Fixed Income Darren Langer and Investment Manager …

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Alfie. The Larrikin and the Legacy 17:23

2M ago17:23

17:23

Throughout the 1990’s, Allan Langer and Ricky Stuart engaged in an intense on-field rivalry. The star halfbacks of their respective club and state teams, the pair were virtually always opponents and locked into a perennial tussle to wear the Australian number 7 jersey. On this episode of Stories Of Origin, we explore the battle of Langer and Stuart…

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Alfie & The Greatest Origin Comeback 24:50

3M ago24:50

24:50

After a humiliating defeat in the 2000 State of Origin series, Queensland turned to legendary coach Wayne Bennett to restore state pride. Bennett's bold move to select an entirely new Maroons team paid off with a victory in the opening game of the 2001 series. However, the Blues fought back, leveling the series with a dominant performance in game t…

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St George Can't Play... Alfie and the Beginning of the Broncos 25:30

3M ago25:30

25:30

Allan Langer’s playing legacy still looms large over the Broncos. The clubs Inaugural halfback in 1988 would become their first premiership captain in ‘92, a title they defended in ‘93. He’d go on to lead a team rated among the greatest club outfits ever assembled to the Super League premiership of ‘97, and in ‘98 they reigned supreme again in a re…

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Kevvie & The King… Alfie’s Wingmen 26:53

3M ago26:53

26:53

A Rugby League halfback is the beating heart of a football team, part drummer, part lead guitarist, but every seven needs a six. In the case of Alan Langer, his illustrious wingmen are as much a part of his story as himself. On this episode of Stories of Origin ‘Alfie’, we shine a light on Langer's leading men, playmaking champions Wally Lewis and …

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Ep 48: Central bank independence is still alive 10:51

3M ago10:51

10:51

The RBA is, and continues to remain an independent central bank, committed to openness, transparency, and accountability. Despite this, perceptions in the Australian market continue to challenge the credibility of its independence. In episode 48 of the Rate Debate, Darren is joined by Investment Manager Jessica Ren to discuss the latest rate decisi…

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Six More Songs... the Making of Alfie. 28:28

4M ago28:28

28:28

One of the smallest men to have played the game, ‘Alfie’ rose to become a giant figure of the sport. On episode one of Stories of Origin, Alfie, we go back to where it all began. The sports loving, blue collar Queensland city of Ipswich, which has played a significant part in developing champions of the state. And we explore a truly unique relation…

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Stories of Origin - Season 3 Trailer 0:32

4M ago0:32

0:32

Episode 1 available Monday 29 April 2024. Allan Langer. The diminutive playmaking whiz who bamboozled and befuddled opponents for decades remains Queensland’s most capped halfback and revered as ever. Tough, tenacious and talented beyond all comprehension. This season Stories of Origin shines the spotlight on the career of the little number 7 that …

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Ep 47: RBA loosens its grip: the end of a tightening era? 11:08

5M ago11:08

11:08

The RBA has scrapped any hints of potential further hikes, sparking speculation on whether it will continue to be open on hiking, despite pivoting to a more neutral guidance. In episode 47 of The Rate Debate, co-head of Fixed Income Darren Langer and Investment Manager Jessica Ren unpack the RBA's "shift in language" from a tightening bias to a neu…

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Ep 46: New regime, same outcome 9:04

6M ago9:04

9:04

The RBA may have started its new regime of two-day meetings and press conferences to improve transparency, yet the outcome remained the same as it was when it last met: no change to the cash rate. In the first episode of The Rate Debate for 2024, co-head of Fixed Income Darren Langer is joined by Investment Manager Jessica Ren to analyse the RBA’s …

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Ep 45: Is Australia set for a soft or hard landing in 2024? 13:32

9M ago13:32

13:32

The RBA has granted a festive reprieve for mortgage holders, keeping interest rates on hold in line with expectations after inflation continued to slow. The year 2023 was characterised by a period dominated by inflation risk, geopolitics and monetary tightening. Will these economic conditions persist in the new year? In the final episode of The Rat…

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Ep44: Is “funflation” fuelling rising interest rates? 11:43

10M ago11:43

11:43

The RBA delivers a Melbourne Cup rate hike to curb persistent inflation. Rising energy and service costs are contributing factors, but the post-pandemic spending spree, favouring experiences over possessions, raises questions about “funflation” stoking inflationary pressures. Will higher rates further fan the flames? Darren is joined by his new spa…

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Ep 43: What’s driving higher bond yields? 18:11

11M ago18:11

18:11

September was a tough month for the fixed-rate bond market, but on the flip side, credit spreads narrowed. In this month’s episode of The Rate Debate, Darren is joined by senior credit portfolio manager Phil Strano to give their insights and discuss the impact of a default cycle as quantitative easing ends, and monetary policy starts to normalise.…

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Ep 42: Inflation has peaked 19:59

12M ago19:59

19:59

Outgoing Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe finished his tenure as he began by keeping rates on hold as inflation cools. With inflation past its peak, can we expect rate cuts on the horizon, and could a softening of China's economy bring them even closer or will services inflation drive the incoming governor Michele Bullock to deliver a rate rise la…

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Ep 41: Uncertainty abounds in the face of economic challenges 16:31

1y ago16:31

16:31

Amidst ongoing economic uncertainties, the RBA has seen fit to keep rates on hold for a consecutive month and wait to see how the lagging effects of 12 rate hikes play out. While inflation is decelerating, uncertainty abounds over consumer spending, falling productivity and wage growth. Will the central bank's aim to deliver a soft landing make it …

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Ep 40: The winners and losers 21:07

1y ago21:07

21:07

The RBA has paused on hiking rates (for now) creating some big winners and losers. This month Darren is joined by special guest Roy Keenan, Co-Head of Fixed Income, to identify the potential warning signs for lenders, discuss whether Australia's banks will remain "unquestionably strong", and examine which companies in the consumer sector will stand…

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Ep 39: Monetary policy changing the goalposts 23:58

1y ago23:58

23:58

Australia has been delivered another rate hike in an attempt to "quash" inflation. This month Darren debates with special guest Tim Toohey, Head of Macro and Strategy, the risks posed by rising wages and weak productivity growth, and why the RBA continue to change its goalposts to drive down inflation.…

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JT & Adam Mogg - An Unlikely Hero 31:22

1y ago31:22

31:22

It can take just one play to make someone an Origin hero. In the case of Adam Mogg, his two games for Queensland are as significant as any. In 2006, State of Origin was in its 25th year. New South Wales was coming off its third straight series victory and there was growing concern about the long-term future of State of Origin, as many commentators …

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Phil Gould & Darryl Brohman - Origin 2023 39:52

1y ago39:52

39:52

Gus and Big Marn share their most memorable Origin moments, hilarious footy stories and a detailed preview of the 2023 State of Origin series. State of Origin is live and exclusive on 9 and 9Now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 9Podcasts

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Brett & Josh Morris - Whatever It Takes 26:44

1y ago26:44

26:44

The 2014 State of Origin is best remembered for New South Wales' victory which ended Queensland's record run of eight straight series wins. The opening game in front of a raucous Queensland crowd at Suncorp Stadium was a grueling affair. The Blues won 12 - 8 in a demanding match, in large part thanks to the memorable performances of the Morris Twin…

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Lockyer & Joey - Origin Reunited 22:39

1+ y ago22:39

22:39

The 1998 State of Origin series featured some of the best Rugby League ever witnessed. After three years of interruptions due to Super League, the best of the best were back to battle it out for interstate supremacy. Player for player, it was perhaps the strongest series ever staged. Champion Darren Lockyer wore the maroon of Queensland and the gre…

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Billy & Freddy - Sliding Doors 32:40

1+ y ago32:40

32:40

In 2022, Brad Fittler and Billy Slater faced each other for only the second time in their Origin careers. The first time in 2004 it was under a very different set of circumstances. Slater was at the beginning of his State of Origin journey whilst Freddy was at his twilight. The 2004 State of Origin series provided us with some of the most memorable…

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Ep 38: Mixed signals from RBA creating market confusion 19:04

1+ y ago19:04

19:04

Hitting the economy with surprise after surprise, the RBA takes another fresh assault to tackle inflation head-on by taking the cash rate to 3.85%. Continued mixed signals from Australia’s central bank are causing havoc within the domestic economy. With the RBA not ruling out further rate hikes, Darren and Chris look into the impact on markets and …

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Fatty & Sterlo - Origin goes to La-La Land 25:38

1+ y ago25:38

25:38

Welcome to Stories of Origin Series II focusing on some memorable State of Origin performances. The brilliant player of the match efforts, the toughest displays, the scintillating tries. There could be no better way to launch this season than with Paul ‘Fatty’ Vautin and Peter Sterling. In 1987, the Blues halfback Peter Sterling was named Player of…

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Ep 37: Did the RBA fuel the fire or douse the flames? 14:22

1+ y ago14:22

14:22

Despite the RBA's massive rate "U-turn" and their insistence that we are in the final stage of the hiking cycle, has it come too late to stop a recession? Chris Rands and Darren Langer examine the factors influencing the market and reveal their expectations of the economy and the Australian credit market in episode 37 of The Rate Debate.…

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Stories of Origin - Season 2 Trailer 0:56

1+ y ago0:56

0:56

Last year we launched Stories of Origin the podcast by telling some of the greatest Origin stories with the icons of Australia's greatest sporting rivalry. In Season 2 we're focusing on some memorable State of Origin performances. The brilliant player of the match efforts, the toughest displays, this scintillating tries. Stories of Origin - Season …

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Ep 36: How many times can the RBA say "just one more time"? 15:04

1+ y ago15:04

15:04

After hiking for the tenth consecutive month, the RBA has Australia questioning whether its repeated actions to combat inflation will cause an overshoot and push the nation into recession. From a wage-price spiral, rising unemployment, and faltering GDP, it seems the consumer and government sectors have been the most exposed to the ongoing "inflati…

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Ep 35: Is the RBA setting monetary policy in the rear-view mirror? 15:12

1+ y ago15:12

15:12

At its first meeting for 2023, the RBA hiked rates for the ninth consecutive month to urgently tame inflation, telling the market to expect more to come. Given Australia’s inflation levels have lagged the US, is Australia six months behind? or are we going into a period of higher inflation than the rest of the world? Chris and Darren debate this an…

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Ep34: 2023 predictions on the economy, inflation, and the fixed-rate mortgage cliff 19:12

1+ y ago19:12

19:12

The RBA delivered an eighth-straight rate hike to hit a 10-year high to round out a tumultuous 2022. In the final episode of The Rate Debate for the year, Darren and Chris discuss their thoughts on further tightening next year, whether a global recession could solve the inflation problem and the impact of the fixed-rate mortgage cliff on Australian…

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Ep33: Storm clouds continue to gather in global markets 17:05

2y ago17:05

17:05

The RBA hiked rates for the seventh consecutive month as it seeks to stifle inflation. Global central banks continue aggressive monetary tightening despite early signs of moderating inflation and weaker forward growth indicators. With the consumer bearing the brunt of high inflation and tighter financial conditions, the RBA has backed away from agg…

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Ep32: Are central banks at risk of blowing up markets? 20:38

2y ago20:38

20:38

The RBA hiked rates for the sixth consecutive month. With lead indicators showing signs of inflation coming off the boil and European banks starting to see stress, cracks are forming in the credit and equity markets. Have central banks tightened too aggressively risking a recession? Chris and Darren debate this and more in episode 32 of The Rate De…

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Ep31: No sign of a pause from the RBA as the risk of mortgage stress intensifies 18:50

2y ago18:50

18:50

Australia’s central bank has now raised interest rates five months in a row. It’s the most aggressive tightening cycle since 1994. With more hikes expected, and house prices in Sydney and Melbourne on the slide, cracks are starting to appear. Chris Rands and Darren Langer discuss how further rate hikes will impact the housing market, unemployment r…

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Ep 30: Can the RBA thread the needle? 16:53

2y ago16:53

16:53

After hiking for the fourth consecutive month, the RBA’s tone has shifted to suggest a pause at the September meeting is possible, reflecting in part the troubling signals emanating from markets as the US teeters on the brink of recession and conditions continue to cool across the globe. As lead indicators continue to flash red – consumer confidenc…

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Ep29: Leading indicators warn of global recession 24:06

2y ago24:06

24:06

Central banks state they are not seeing signs of a recession as they continue hiking rates to curb spiralling inflation. But, with forward indicators flashing red across the board, low consumer confidence, declining forward sales, the US yield curve beginning to invert and the continued drop in the global equities, markets are telling us they see s…

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Ep28: Has the RBA hit panic mode? 19:24

2y ago19:24

19:24

With rates on the rise, higher inflation and wages below expectation, has Australia's central bank panicked by hiking rates by 50bps, the largest monthly move in over 20 years? The RBA's charter is to ensure the economic prosperity and welfare of the Australian people, which increasingly appears to be being overlooked in favour of an inflation targ…

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The Modern Maroons 31:28

2y ago31:28

31:28

Billy Slater is one of the greatest ever Queensland players, but does that ensure his success as a coach? The legendary fullback steps into the coaches box for the first time in his career on Wednesday night. In this exclusive extended interview, Slater outlines his hopes for the series and why he wanted to take on the biggest challenge in his spor…

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Inside Camp Blue 34:55

2y ago34:55

34:55

On this episode of Stories of Origin, we go inside NSW camp for an exclusive interview with Blues coach Brad Fittler. Hosted by Mathew Thompson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 9Podcasts

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The Greatest Upset 32:34

2y ago32:34

32:34

1995 was the height of the Super League war. As a tactic to fight back against News Limited, the ARL ‘overlooked’ players who’d committed to the breakaway competition from representative selection. And so it was, Queensland entered camp with an unrecognisable squad and a rookie coach, Paul Vautin. They couldn’t beat a New South Wales team still bur…

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The Match Winners 40:39

2y ago40:39

40:39

Here’s the scenario. It’s an origin decider in front of a full house. 12-all - 90 seconds to play. Your state needs a matchwinner! Who stands up? The very best footballers rise in the clutch. On this episode of The Stories of Origin, we talk to the greatest talisman Origin has produced, Jonathan Thurston. He relives his greatest match-winning plays…

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The Heartbeat of the Blues 55:45

2y ago55:45

55:45

In the first 12 years of modern Origin, QLD won 9 series. NSW needed a circuit breaker. In 1992, they called on a man who, in his first four years as a first-grade coach, had been to three grand finals - for two wins, the first of those in his debut season. Could Phil Gould replicate his club success on rugby league’s greatest stage? On this episod…

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The Dynasty 41:57

2+ y ago41:57

41:57

Between 2006 and 2013, Queensland enjoyed the greatest winning stretch Origin has ever seen. They won 11 of 12 series - including eight in a row from 2006. But it was a dynasty that almost didn’t happen. And had it gone the other way, some of the states greatest players may have suffered a premature end to their time in Maroon. This is the story of…

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The Champions 1:01:33

2+ y ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Andrew Johns and Cameron Smith are the two best players of their generation. On this episode of Stories of Origin, they sit down together to discuss their remarkable state careers. Smith played a record 42 origin games for QLD. He was the key player in the Maroons remarkable dynasty. Johns is regarded as the Blues greatest ever player. He is rugby …

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Origin is Born 42:55

2+ y ago42:55

42:55

Welcome to Stories of Origin, a podcast series that explores the rich history of NSW V QLD in the words of the warriors themselves. We start our series at the beginning of the modern origin format. The birth of Origin. In 1980, The Queenslander’s were sick of New South Wales stealing their players so they got them back for a one-off game in 1980. 4…

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Ep27: Is the RBA risking a recession to solve inflation? 19:27

2+ y ago19:27

19:27

The RBA hikes rates by 25bps, with more set to come in 2022 as Australia’s central bank attempts to keep a grip on inflation. With oil and commodity prices set to continue to be at elevated levels due to Russia’s war with Ukraine, could a series of rapid rate hikes push the Australian economy into recession? Darren and Chris discuss this and more i…

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Stories of Origin - Season 1 Trailer 0:30

2+ y ago0:30

0:30

Since 1980, State of Origin rugby league has been a treasure trove of remarkable stories. They involve mateship, resilience, winning against the odds. Pain, refusal to quit. Underdogs triumphing in the face of doubt. The most romantic elements of sport. Stories of Origin features Origin greats Brad Fittler, Billy Slater, Paul Vautin, Wally Lewis, P…

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Ep26: How high and how fast can rates go? 24:16

2+ y ago24:16

24:16

The RBA expects to see economic data that will drive them to hike interest rates earlier than expected. Markets have already jumped the gun and priced future hikes into bond prices. Is the economy as strong as central banks believe, and will interest rates go up as aggressively as the market suggests? Darren and Chris discuss their take in episode …

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Ep25: RBA flags global uncertainty, remains patient on rate hikes 19:21

2+ y ago19:21

19:21

The RBA continued to keep rates on hold this month even though Inflation picked up more quickly than they expected. The length of time it took to resolve supply chain problems, which have been pushing up prices continues to be a source of uncertainty regarding the inflation outlook, as are developments in global energy markets. With Russia’s war wi…

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Ep24: RBA ends QE and pushes back on rate hike 20:57

2+ y ago20:57

20:57

The RBA announced an end of QE and kept interest rates on hold as they wait to see stronger wage growth. If inflation continues to rise faster than forecast, and the RBA hikes earlier than expected, what could the knock-on effect be on markets? Tune in to hear Darren and Chris discuss this and more in episode 24 of The Rate Debate.…

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Ep23: The reopening trade to determine economic growth in 2022 23:11

2+ y ago23:11

23:11

One of the key factors that will make or break the case for the RBA tightening in 2022 will be the reopening trade. Will consumers start spending heavily as is forecast, or will the threat of inflation and a rise in interest rates scare them off? Darren and Chris discuss their views in the last episode of The Rate Debate for 2021.…

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