WAR - what is it good for… economically, whic...

– The pollies aren’t as bad as you say! – Where is the American tipping point? – How can ‘grandfathering’ be fair? – Is more CGT on shares really helping housing affordability?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

A listener, Geneveive, wonders how economic thinking could inform public policy decisions. Scott and Andrew give their thoughts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

This week, Pedro and Fil examine Trump’s volatile tariff policies and ask whether they’re a chaotic trade war or a calculated financial strategy. They delve into the potential motives behind targeting China, the winners and losers in this economic standoff, and what it all means ...  Show more

Scott and Ed dive into the ongoing trade war, unpacking how markets reacted to Trump’s 90-day tariff pause and the broader turmoil with China. They break down what may have just been the greatest day of insider trading in history, assess the damage to American 401Ks, and explore ...  Show more

ICYMI: Trillium economist and portfolio manager Cheryl Smith joins to discuss her outlook on Trump's trade war and how long she sees volatility affecting markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

This week, we ask what it is exactly US President Donald Trump may be trying to accomplish with his tariff threats and trade wars. Stephanie Flanders, Bloomberg’s head of government and economics, is joined by Anna Wong, chief US economist at Bloomberg Economics, and Bloomberg re ...  Show more