

Chanticleer
Australian Financial Review
Australia's most prestigious business column is now a podcast. Chanticleer is a weekly news breakdown of all things business, finance and markets. Every Friday, Australian Financial Review columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald go behind the doors of corporate Australia to give you their unvarnished analysis.
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Dec 6, 2024 • 35min
Meet our business people of the year, GDP grumpiness & CBA’s rare slip
Discover the glamour and drama behind the Business Person of the Year awards, showcasing inspiring immigrant entrepreneurs. Dive into the angst surrounding the economy's downturn and the Commonwealth Bank's surprising misstep over new account fees. Explore the challenging transition from cash to digital payments and the urgent need for transparency in superannuation governance. Finally, anticipate economic shifts with insights on the Reserve Bank of Australia's decisions and the current state of the US labor market.

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Nov 29, 2024 • 37min
How Black Friday really works, investing ideas from world's biggest banks & CEO's election fears
The hosts dive into the secrets behind Black Friday and its retail strategies, revealing how retailers prepare throughout the year. They explore the impact of economic factors on interest rates and political dynamics ahead of Australia's federal election. Tech giants are analyzed for their significant contribution to market growth, while investment trends highlight the rising prominence of data centers. Superannuation funds are discussed for their crucial role in influencing bank share prices, shedding light on the interconnectedness of these financial sectors.

Nov 22, 2024 • 38min
Future Fund fiasco, Rio’s battle of the sexes & Deloitte’s fat finger
This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony look at the furore over the Future Fund, examine the backlash over Rio Tinto’s attempt to enshrine workplace equality, and ask whether sharemarkets are dangerously bullish. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 2024 • 36min
Sohn's shock stock tips, Trump's Musk efficiency gamble & Cbus-ted super headache
This week James and Anthony take you live onto the floor of Australia's biggest shindig for stock pickers, they ask whether the superannuation sector has a system problem, and look at whether Elon Musk can really make productivity great again. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 8, 2024 • 36min
Trump rocks markets, Chris Ellison's long goodbye & the problem with bank shares
This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony try to figure out what Donald Trump’s extraordinary victory means for markets, the Australian economy and politics, examine the latest mess as Mineral Resources and answer the big questions on banks reporting season. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 1, 2024 • 40min
Joe Aston on the Qantas saga, super's sleeper issues & supermarket's profit squeeze
This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James and Anthony reveal why there’s fresh bad news for the supermarkets, ask what’s bothering our biggest super funds and welcome the most talked about man in Australia, their old friend Joe Aston to talk Qantas and politics. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 2024 • 39min
WiseTech and MinRes founders under fire, Wall Street royalty & new office tower battle
This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony dive into the drama surrounding two billionaire founders - Richard White and Chris Ellison, check in on the energy transition and take a question on whether all M&A is really worth all the fuss. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.comThis podcast is sponsored by CBRE’s Talking PropertySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 2024 • 35min
Albanese’s beach house bungle, Nine’s toxic culture revealed & should tap-and-go be free?
This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony look at what the Prime Minister’s cliff-top house purchase really says about the housing market, ask whether banning those pesky card surcharges will mean lower prices and take a question on first home buyers and housing affordability. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.comThis podcast is sponsored by CBRE’s Talking PropertySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 11, 2024 • 32min
Rockpool's rocky future, EVs hit a speed hump & China's missing stimulus
This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James & Anthony examine whether the electric vehicle market has hit a roadblock, attempt to solve the mystery of the missing Chinese stimulus, and try to figure out if Santa will be visiting investors this year To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.comThis podcast is sponsored by CBRE’s Talking PropertySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 4, 2024 • 34min
AFR boss on next Virgin v Qantas fight, RBA's hush-hush problem & market's war footing
This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James Thomson & AFR editor-in-chief, James Chessell ask whether the RBA should be meeting with banks and investors behind closed doors, examine Virgin Australia's big deal with Qatar Airways and examine what the Middle East conflict means for markets. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.comThis podcast is sponsored by CBRE’s Talking PropertySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


