Chanticleer Your big ASX questions answered, IVF scandal & Iran attacked
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Jun 13, 2025 Get ready for a deep dive into Australia’s IVF crisis, featuring a shocking case of wrongful embryo transfers and the urgent need for reform. The discussion navigates global turmoil, including airstrikes in Iran and their effects on oil and gold prices. Key insights into the ASX’s performance reflect concerns over capital gains and the healthcare sector. Plus, explore the evolving role of AI in the workforce and investment resilience amid changing economic signals. Don’t miss their take on the future of Australia’s rare earth industry!
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Monash IVF Embryo Mishaps
- Monash IVF suffered shocking mishaps including embryo mix-ups and prior destruction of healthy embryos.
- Such rare mistakes have severely damaged trust in this crucial, sensitive healthcare sector.
US Immigration Impact on Economy
- US immigration clampdowns may slow population and labor growth, raising wage inflation risks.
- This could delay Federal Reserve rate cuts and push bond yields higher, a negative supply shock for the US economy.
Middle East Tensions Affect Markets
- Israel's airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites caused oil and gold prices to spike, with equity markets dipping.
- A sustained oil price rise could reignite inflation pressures and impact global markets significantly.