The Money Café with Alan Kohler

On the Money Café this week, Alan Kohler and Stephen Mayne discuss Donald Trump and the situation in the Middle East, tax reform, productivity, Virgin Australia's IPO, two gambling EGMs, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Money Café this week, Alan Kohler and James Thomson discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Donald Trump and the G7, the rise of AI, Jim Chalmers on productivity, and answer questions on housing, superannuation, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Money Café this week, Alan Kohler and Stephen Mayne discuss the share market’s record highs, look at Trump’s latest moves in the US, the evolving local media landscape, and answer questions on housing, debt, education, the AFL, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Money Café this week, Alan Kohler and James Thomson discuss the future of AI, the rise of CBA, look abroad to the US and China, and answer a number of questions on superannuation, housing, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Mayne, a contributor at Intelligent Investor and founder of Crikey, dives deep into Trump's tumultuous trade policies, discussing the recent court ruling that challenges his tariffs. The conversation also touches on the fallout from the Healthscope collapse and its ramifications on Australia’s corporate landscape. Listeners gain insights on the latest AGMs, the rise of hybrid vehicles, and the ever-evolving superannuation and wealth tax debates. Mayne's expertise sheds light on investment strategies and the shifting dynamics of the market.

This week, Stephen Mayne, a keen shareholder activist and founder of Crikey, joins the discussion. They dive into Moody's downgrade of the US credit rating and its potential impacts. The conversation touches on Australia's political landscape, including the Liberal-National split. They tackle the complexities of the housing market, the concept of a universal currency, and the implications of introducing a wealth tax on unrealized gains. Their insights reveal the delicate balance between taxation, housing affordability, and the future of Australia’s financial policies.

This week, the hosts tackle Macquarie's tangled relationship with ASIC amidst a backdrop of compliance challenges. They delve into the implications of reduced tariffs on China and the ongoing friction in the housing market, shedding light on affordability issues and emerging government strategies. The conversation also addresses the looming RBA meeting and potential interest rate shifts. Additionally, they assess how AI might transform productivity and governance in Australia, all while navigating the complex political landscape.

Stephen Mayne and Evan Lucas join forces in this week's episode of The Money Café to discuss Trump's meeting with Mark Carney, look at the federal election result, go through the latest bank earnings, cast their eye over AGM season, and much, much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Money Café this week, Alan Kohler and James Thomson run through the latest US inflation figures, discuss the impact of Trump’s trade war on global markets, preview this weekend’s federal election, and answer questions on housing, superannuation, ETFs and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Money Café this week, Alan Kohler and Stephen Mayne discuss Trump and the markets, look at how the federal election is shaping up, go through a number of recent AGMs, and answer listener questions on housing, nuclear power, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.