Treasurer Jim Chalmers lays out his vision for the economy in an essay that Adam was obviously never going to read, Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave markets a green light, Adani got smashed by a short-seller, and we've got plans for a new design of the $5 note. All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram . Comments on the show? A question for Thomas or Adam? Just want to send some ...
Feb 07, 2023•40 min
The CVE boys are back. What does 2023 have in store for markets? How's the housing market looking? And what's threatening to derail China's economy? All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram . Comments on the show? A question for Thomas or Adam? Just want to send some appreciative thoughts their way? Go ahead and send them to [email protected] ***** In the spirit of reconci...
Jan 31, 2023•44 min
For the final show of the year, the boys look at the bull-case and the bear-case for 2023, they recap the latest GDP numbers, and take stock of where the property market is at. And then they wish you a Merry Christmas from everyone at Comedian v Economist and Equity Mates Media! If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram . Comments on the show? A question for Thomas or Adam? Just want to send some appreciative thoughts their way? ...
Dec 13, 2022•31 min
The government is expected to introduce a cap on gas prices today. The industry has been lobbying hard the past week or so - here are the five stupidest arguments they've made. The inflation data came in soft, suggesting the worst may be behind us. Canberra finally got the National Anti-Corruption Commission up, and Beyond Meat is going Beyond Broke. All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist...
Dec 06, 2022•38 min
What have the Black Friday sales told us about the health of the Aussie consumer? Why is the RBNZ on a hiking spree? What does the market for lemons tell us about crypto? And why Amazon cutting Alexa loose? All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram . Comments on the show? A question for Thomas or Adam? Just want to send some appreciative thoughts their way? Go ahead and send ...
Nov 29, 2022•32 min
The World Cup has kicked off, will it have an impact on markets. The UK has a new Treasure and a new budget which The Economist Magazine has described as 'thankfully sane'. Jobs data was out showing zero signs of a wage-price spiral, and Deliveroo is exiting the Australian market. All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram . Comments on the show? A question for Thomas or Adam?...
Nov 22, 2022•42 min
Origin has received a 'monster' take-over bid, markets were ecstatic about last week's US inflation data, and some boomers reckon Gen Z are taking too many sickies. All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram . Comments on the show? A question for Thomas or Adam? Just want to send some appreciative thoughts their way? Go ahead and send them to [email protected] Looking for an...
Nov 15, 2022•29 min
The collapse of the FTX exchange has rattled crypto markets, but could how big could it get? A special bone ep from Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram . Comments on the show? A question for Thomas or Adam? Just want to send some appreciative thoughts their way? Go ahead and send them to [email protected] Looking for an investing book gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’...
Nov 15, 2022•38 min
Any hope that the RBA and Fed were about to start cutting rates was blown completely out of the water this week, while Facebook nose-dived on "the uncertain and volatile macroeconomic landscape." Told you macro was important. Costco chickens are defying inflation, and anit-piracy ads are worse than doing nothing. All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram . Comments on the sho...
Nov 08, 2022•42 min
Inflation data surprised to the upside, shocking nobody more than the RBA. NSW could be cracking down on pokie machines soon. Will evil have to find a new place to drink? And some counterfeit currency got loose in the Northern Territory, but Alf still might be accepting it in his shop in Summer Bay. All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram . Comments on the show? A question ...
Nov 01, 2022•40 min
New research shows that orbiting space ads are already economically viable. Elsewhere in this dystopian hellscape, infrastructure is getting a makeover in this year's budget, but is it all cosmetic? Jobs ads data has clearly turned, so is it time to cut the RBA off? And the Victorian government is nationalising its electricity market. All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram .&nbs...
Oct 25, 2022•34 min
The boys were in Sydney for Finfest over the weekend, so Ren from Equity Mates joins them to talk about the train wreck in the UK financial system (note this was recorded before Kwarteng was fired), what the latest earning results are telling us about the economy, the outlook for Aussie property, and why a pub in Dublin is turning off the heating. All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist in...
Oct 18, 2022•33 min
The UK dropped a mini-budget on Friday. It went down like a bad-fart, despite being the most aggressive tax-cutting package in 50 years. The four-day work week trial is coming to Australia, Westpac has lifted their estimate of where rates will top out, and the boys give us a sneak preview of their FinFest panel. All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram . Comments on the show...
Sep 27, 2022•41 min
Inflation rocked markets last week... again. When do we stop pretending it's transitory? The Perth Mint is in trouble, and it's more than just fridge magnets. Goldman Sachs foray into credit cards isn't going all that great, and e-truck manufacturer Nikola's founder has gone on trial for wire fraud. All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram . Comments on the show? A question ...
Sep 20, 2022•38 min
The Greens are calling for a rent freeze. Good idea or nah? NASA have found an asteroid worth a 'quadrillion bazillion' dollars, while studies show that women make better investors, even though they're less confident. All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram . Comments on the show? A question for Thomas or Adam? Just want to send some appreciative thoughts their way? Go ahea...
Sep 13, 2022•30 min
Thomas reckons the Jobs and Skills Summit last week was a trojan horse. Up to a third of the ASX is already zombified on one measure, NFT trading has collapsed, and Japan wants you to tell them how to sell beer. All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram . Comments on the show? A question for Thomas or Adam? Just want to send some appreciative thoughts their way? Go ahead and ...
Sep 06, 2022•35 min
Belgium is having a bit of trouble with its unique wage setting system, low wages are correlated with greater memory loss, having rich friends helps you climb the social ladder, and some guy turned a sneaker business into a massive Ponzi scheme. All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram . Comments on the show? A question for Thomas or Adam? Just want to send some appreciative...
Aug 30, 2022•28 min
Michael Burry from The Big Short has sold everything but held on to one disaster trade. The wages data was the biggest fizzer of the year, Turkey's inflation shows no signs of letting up, and some Tesla owner microchipped himself. All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram . Comments on the show? A question for Thomas or Adam? Just want to send some appreciative thoughts their...
Aug 23, 2022•38 min
The Inflation Reduction Act got up in America, but how much reducing of how much inflation are we going to get? Walmart wants to launch a subscription service, with streaming! Qantas are asking managers to put on the hi-vis and haul some baggage, and electricity consumers in the UK are going on strike. All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram . Comments on the show? A...
Aug 16, 2022•32 min
The RBA hiked like we predicted last week - how did they get it all so wrong? Russia is weaponising inflation and multinationals are desperately looking for friends. Covid is getting people reevaluate their working life, and beards making you a better sales person... and sexier. It's science. All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram . Comments on the show? A question ...
Aug 09, 2022•34 min
Markets have lifted, but can we really trust this rally? Can we trust central banks? Can we trust the latest inflation data? And can we trust BMW who want to make hardware a subscription service? All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. Thank you to InvestSMART for sponsoring this episode. Intelligent Investor publishes in-depth analysis and recommendations for ASX-listed companies aimed at Australian investors managing their own direct portfolio. If your life isn’t complete withou...
Aug 02, 2022•29 min
The first Sharemarket Game for the year is over, and Adam, Thomas, Bryce and Ren sit down to talk about what they did, and how it went. Equity Mates Media partnered with the ASX to deliver content for the ASX Sharemarket Game participants. For those that haven't participated before, The Game gives you an opportunity to learn about the sharemarket and how it works. Visit the ASX website to read the rules and register for the next game. If your life isn’t complete without chart...
Jul 14, 2022•20 min
There's never a dull moment in the energy market as retailers find a new way to make money - shedding customers. Start up funding is drying up but there's a new agency to help you find a new converted warehouse to work in, and Biden and Bezos are going each other on Twitter. What's going on there? All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram . Comments on the show? A question fo...
Jul 12, 2022•35 min
Competition for control of the rare earths market is heating up, but not everyone is playing fair. Census data shows that the average Aussie household is shrinking, 2022 is being called 'the year that broke the 60/40 rule, and Singapore is making beer out of recycled dunny water. All this and more on this week's Comedian V Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram . Comments on the show? A question for Thomas or Adam? ...
Jul 05, 2022•36 min
Hedge Fund guru Ray Dalio reckons people don't get how hard it is to nail a 'soft landing', pub workers are getting pay rise up front, NZ house prices are falling fast, and if you've got a lazy $20m, you can buy Warren Buffett lunch. All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram . Comments on the show? A question for Thomas or Adam? Just want to send some appreciative thoughts th...
Jun 28, 2022•30 min
The ASX had its worst week since the Covid Crash of 2020 last week. When will it bottom. The Fair Work Commission has given the biggest pay increase in years to people on minimum wage, while others are just getting $40 bucks. Solar farms are laying idle in the NT, despite the energy crisis, while Bunnings is using facial recognition software on everyone who buys a sausage. All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow t...
Jun 21, 2022•34 min
The RBA "shock and awed" markets last week with a jumbo rate hike. Have they gone crazy or is that just what they want us to think? The NSW government has decided to subsidise Transurban's earnings with a "totally stupid" piece of public policy, while Britain is experimenting with a 4-day work week and Thailand is giving every household a cannabis plant. All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Econo...
Jun 14, 2022•34 min
GDP data last week came in stronger than expected, with heat everywhere except the one place it matters most. Elon Musk wants everyone in the office, except the 10% of people he plans to sack, while lithium prices tanked on some FUD out of Goldman Sachs and Malaysia has banned chicken exports. All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram . Comments on the show? A question for Th...
Jun 07, 2022•29 min
Electricity prices are going through the roof. Will they ever come back down? The big banks are cutting rates, is the cycle turning already? Someone stole the rights to a picture of a monkey and now someone can't make a TV show. True story. All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram . Comments on the show? A question for Thomas or Adam? Just want to send some appreciative thou...
May 31, 2022•34 min
What would the weekend's election look like through the eyes of Warren Buffett? Why did the wages data wrongfoot the RBA, why has India banned wheat exports, and what happens now the last McDonald's in Moscow is closed? All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist. If your life isn’t complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram . Comments on the show? A question for Thomas or Adam? Just want to send some appreciative thoughts their way? Go ah...
May 24, 2022•33 min
