Labor looks to make changes to the Future Fund; Westpac pushes back predictions of rate cuts to May; Chris Ellison fronts the MinRes shareholders; social media legislation enters parliament; first home buyers saving less of half of what they were; and Scott Phillips joins us for the Market Wrap.   Host: Deb Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine Radio   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The government will change the mandate of the Future Fund, opening a can of worms about what role politicians should have in the investment calls of the pool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Changes to the Future Fund could see the $230 billion pool prioritise clean energy & housing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Chalmers delivers a statement on the economy to the Parliament; calls for a rethink on Australian productivity, including worker training; wages jump over $100b a month; Amcor to take over US packaging company; Black Friday sales getting bigger & bolder; Australian Super to repay $4.2 million; and Carl Capolingua joins us for the Market Wrap.   Host: Deborah Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine Radio   See omnystudio.com/listener...

Black Friday sales are getting bigger and over a longer period of time – so will Australians shop up a storm ahead of Christmas this year? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A deal between Amcor and US group Berry group will see the Aussie packaging giant have 400 factories in its operations. MARKET WRAP: ASX200: down 0.57%, 8,326 GOLD: $2,628 US/oz BITCOIN: $142,306 AUD Utility and Health Care stocks just escaped the losses, with CSL up 1.1% and Pro Medicus rising 1%. Northern Star and Evolution mining both up 1% Small gains for Commonwealth Bank, Infratil and Origin Energy. Amcor’s merger announcement saw down 1.2% to $15.51. Energy...

Australia’s productivity has dropped to a snail’s pace, with a lack of workplace training hampering efforts to get the nation’s economy going again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ASX couldn't quite keep up with it's gains from Tuesday, while a packaging giant looked to get its hands on more in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial advice changes look difficult to get through parliament; the ASX hits another record high; RBA considers hikes in latest meeting minutes; cost of living data shows age an indicator of spending; the growing trend of property in SMSFs; the growing business of Australian gin; and Evan Lucas joins us for the Market Wrap.   Host: Scott Haywood Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine Radio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The government’s proposed changes to financial advice is struggling to make it through parliament, with a fight over who pays emerging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian share market was up by 1.6% at one point, but even an afternoon drop wasn't enough to stop another new record being posted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government to make cash mandatory for certain purchases; the supermarkets under the ACCC blowtorch; ASIC hits NAB with legal proceedings; home listings increase as rates remain stubborn; finding the right balance in investment; the jobs with the biggest pay rises revealed; and Elio D’Amato joins us for the Market Wrap.   Host: Deb Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine Radio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investment can be a minefield, so how do we find the right balance of risks for different points in our lives? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ripples of the US election continue, with the appointment of RFK Jr to the Health Department potentially causing headaches for companies like CSL. MARKET WRAP: ASX200: up 0.18%, 8,300 GOLD: $2,587 US/oz BITCOIN: $142,098 AUD BHP 0.7% higher, Fortescue up 1.2% and Rio Tinto up 2.2%. Coal miner New Hope saw its shares gain 2.3% to $4.81 after it reported a jump in production growth, higher prices and lower costs across the first quarter. Paladin and Boss Energy were up...

Could higher interest rates be finally affecting mortgage holders? An increase in property listings in Australia’s major capitals is certainly setting the trend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The corporate regulator has launched legal proceedings against NAB alleging that it handled 345 financial hardship applications inccorectly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week: Chinese stimulus doesn't live up to the hype; population growth on the national agenda; small businesses look forward to a pickup in conditions; wages still outpacing inflation even as growth falls; and the start-up helping people to finance the messy period of divorce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Many Australians have adopted online accounting software Xero to make their businesses easier to operate, with the company growing subscribers by 6% in the last year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.