Episodes
The Age's Lucy Battersby is joined by business reporter Charlotte Grieve to discuss the latest economic data (00.44), how the economy is likely to handle government COVID-19 economic support ending (03.59), how a cryptocurrency birthday present has fared after three years (08.44) and how a mandatory ethics exam for financial advisors has an industry worried (10.39).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/15/21
Published 03/15/21
The Age's Lucy Battersby is joined by SMH banking reporter Clancy Yeates to discuss the latest economic data (00.50), how the Aussie banks fared this reporting season (02.11), the likely effect of the recently passed US stimulus package (07.27), and whether reaction to surging house prices in NZ is a harbinger of things to come in Australia (09.38).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/08/21
The Age's Lucy Battersby is joined by retail business journalist Dominic Powell to discuss the latest economic data (01.05), the wash-up to reporting season in Australia (03.25), how ASX uses Price Query notices (07.20), and how Aussie retail trade has fared during the pandemic (09.58).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/01/21
The SMH's Alex Druce is joined by fellow Markets Live editor Lucy Battersby to discuss the latest economic data (00.52) the prospect of rising inflation on the back of extended, low interest rates (03.00), the latest ASX reporting news (06.38) and the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services holds a hearing into the GameStop saga (08.38).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/22/21
The SMH's Alex Druce is joined by fellow Markets Live editor Lucy Battersby to discuss the latest economic data and the effect of the latest COVID-19 lockdown in Victoria (00.55), the Robinhood retail trading application and calls for instant settlement (10.15) and a massive week of earnings for ASX companies led by the miners (13.37).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/15/21
The Age's Lucy Battersby is joined by fellow Markets Live editor Alex Druce to discuss the latest economic data (00.45), the latest in the trading around US company GameStop (02.54), how changed global conditions may affect local Salmon producers (08.31), and the expectation around the CBA dividend outcome (10.52).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/08/21
The Age's Lucy Battersby is joined by fellow Markets Live editor Alex Druce to discuss the latest economic data (00.44), Lucy and Alex are then joined by John McDuling, National Business editor, to work through the dynamics at play around the share price of US company GameStop (03.29), then Lucy chats about The Future Fund and how it's connected to the GameStop story (12.40), before Alex looks ahead to half-yearly reporting for ASX companies (14.42).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Published 02/02/21
The Age's Lucy Battersby is joined by IG Markets Analyst Kyle Rodda to discuss the latest economic data (00.48), the picture emerging from US earning season (04.41), the world of market research reports (07.43), and how the change of US President might affect US Federal Reserve (10.03).   Kyle Rodda, Market Analyst from IG Markets Ltd (ABN 84 099 019 851, AFSL 220440). Disclosure:IG does not issue advice, recommendations or opinion in relation to acquiring, holding or disposing of our...
Published 01/25/21
The Age's Alex Druce is joined by IG Markets Analyst Kyle Rodda to discuss the reaction to the proposed US stimulus package (00.43), how local earning season is likely to shape up (07.41), the week ahead for US earnings season (10.18) and what to expect from local jobs data (12.48). Kyle Rodda, Market Analyst from IG Markets Ltd (ABN 84 099 019 851, AFSL 220440). Disclosure:IG does not issue advice, recommendations or opinion in relation to acquiring, holding or disposing of our products. IG...
Published 01/19/21
The Age's Alex Druce is joined by IG Markets Analyst Kyle Rodda to discuss the prospect of more stimulus for the US economy (00.47), what is driving the ASX to near 12 month highs (08.40), the prospect for US earnings (14.08) and what is behind the latest surge in Bitcoin (16.47). Kyle Rodda, Market Analyst from IG Markets Ltd (ABN 84 099 019 851, AFSL 220440). Disclosure:IG does not issue advice, recommendations or opinion in relation to acquiring, holding or disposing of our products. IG...
Published 01/12/21
The Age's Lucy Battersby is joined by IG Markets Analyst Kyle Rodda to discuss the latest economic data (00.44), before Lucy chats with Senior Business reporter Sarah Danckert about the new phenomenon of copy trading (05.27), Lucy and Kyle then finish by looking at the CommBank's move to open a new branch in Amsterdam (10.02), and how the upcoming US Fed meeting might set the scene for 2021 (11.38).   Kyle Rodda, Market Analyst from IG Markets Ltd (ABN 84 099 019 851, AFSL...
Published 12/14/20
The Age's Lucy Battersby is joined by IG Markets Analyst Kyle Rodda to discuss the latest economic data (00.47), new tensions at the OPEC table (04.38), the bumper ASX activity report for November (08.29) and the forces shaping the expected US economic stimulus package (10.14). Kyle Rodda, Market Analyst from IG Markets Ltd (ABN 84 099 019 851, AFSL 220440). Disclosure:IG does not issue advice, recommendations or opinion in relation to acquiring, holding or disposing of our products. IG is...
Published 12/07/20
The Age's Alex Druce is joined by IG Markets Analyst Kyle Rodda to discuss the surge in equities markets in November (00.49), what looms on the horizon in terms of market risks (05.27), the RBA's December meeting (11.10) and the September GDP figures (12.58). Kyle Rodda, Market Analyst from IG Markets Ltd (ABN 84 099 019 851, AFSL 220440). Disclosure:IG does not issue advice, recommendations or opinion in relation to acquiring, holding or disposing of our products. IG is not a financial...
Published 11/30/20
The Age's Lucy Battersby is joined by IG Markets Analyst Kyle Rodda to discuss the key upcoming economic data (00.45), the new normal for Australia/China relations (03.50), the history between Telstra and NBN Co (09.35) and likely market reaction to the latest US Federal Reserve meeting (11.52). Kyle Rodda, Market Analyst from IG Markets Ltd (ABN 84 099 019 851, AFSL 220440). Disclosure:IG does not issue advice, recommendations or opinion in relation to acquiring, holding or disposing of our...
Published 11/23/20
The Age's Alex Druce is joined by IG Markets Analyst Kyle Rodda to discuss eight-month highs in the ASX 200 (00.44), what stocks are likely to benefit from positive vaccine news (04.25), the picture painted by October employment data (09.56) and whether the looming OPEC+ meeting might extend production cuts (12.23). Kyle Rodda, Market Analyst from IG Markets Ltd (ABN 84 099 019 851, AFSL 220440). Disclosure:IG does not issue advice, recommendations or opinion in relation to acquiring,...
Published 11/16/20
The Age's Lucy Battersby is joined by IG Markets Analyst Kyle Rodda to discuss the key upcoming economic data (00.45), the effect a Biden presidency is likely to have on markets (03.58), lockdown relief for Melbourne (09.25) and RBA fears of a rising Aussie dollar (11.08). Kyle Rodda, Market Analyst from IG Markets Ltd (ABN 84 099 019 851, AFSL 220440). Disclosure:IG does not issue advice, recommendations or opinion in relation to acquiring, holding or disposing of our products. IG is not a...
Published 11/09/20
The Age's Alex Druce is joined by IG Markets Analyst Kyle Rodda. To start, Alex interviews AGE/SMH retail reporter Dom Powell about the effect of easing lockdown restrictions in Melbourne (01.05). Then, Alex and Kyle discuss the likely outcomes post the US election (06.46) and the looming RBA decision on rates (13.21).  Kyle Rodda, Market Analyst from IG Markets Ltd (ABN 84 099 019 851, AFSL 220440). Disclosure:IG does not issue advice, recommendations or opinion in relation to acquiring,...
Published 11/02/20
The Age's Lucy Battersby is joined by IG Markets Analyst Kyle Rodda to discuss the key upcoming economic data (00.45), US reporting season in the shadow of stimulus and election (03.05), how COVID has forced investors online and what that might mean for Aussie stocks (07.14) and are central banks likely to further step in to help weather second/third COVID waves? (09.10). Kyle Rodda, Market Analyst from IG Markets Ltd (ABN 84 099 019 851, AFSL 220440). Disclosure:IG does not issue advice,...
Published 10/26/20
The Age's Lucy Battersby is joined by IG Markets Analyst Kyle Rodda to discuss the key upcoming economic data (00.44), the growing list of Australian exports 'banned' by China (03.06), the roller-coaster world of K-pop band investment (07.43) and the real expectation of an RBA quantitative easing program (11.10). Kyle Rodda, Market Analyst from IG Markets Ltd (ABN 84 099 019 851, AFSL 220440). Disclosure:IG does not issue advice, recommendations or opinion in relation to acquiring, holding...
Published 10/19/20
The Age's Lucy Battersby is joined by IG Markets Analyst Kyle Rodda to discuss the key upcoming economic data (00.40), the start of third-quarter US earning season (03.37), the world of meme stocks (06.50) and what the latest domestic jobs data is likely to reveal (09.24). Kyle Rodda, Market Analyst from IG Markets Ltd (ABN 84 099 019 851, AFSL 220440). Disclosure:IG does not issue advice, recommendations or opinion in relation to acquiring, holding or disposing of our products. IG is not a...
Published 10/12/20
The Age's Lucy Battersby is joined by IG Markets Analyst Kyle Rodda to discuss the data-heavy week ahead (00.46), how President Trump's positive coronavirus diagnosis will affect markets (03.24), what to expect from the federal budget (08.19) and whether an interest rate cut will be delivered by the RBA (12.18). Kyle Rodda, Market Analyst from IG Markets Ltd (ABN 84 099 019 851, AFSL 220440). Disclosure:IG does not issue advice, recommendations or opinion in relation to acquiring, holding or...
Published 10/05/20
The Age's Alex Druce is joined by IG Markets Analyst Kyle Rodda to discuss potential changes to responsible lending laws (00.47), the October 6 RBA/Federal budget double-header (06.09), whether the latest US data points to jobs growth (10.09) and the looming US Presidential debate (11.52). Kyle Rodda, Market Analyst from IG Markets Ltd (ABN 84 099 019 851, AFSL 220440). Disclosure:IG does not issue advice, recommendations or opinion in relation to acquiring, holding or disposing of our...
Published 09/28/20
The Age's Lucy Battersby is joined by IG Markets Analyst Kyle Rodda to discuss the latest economic data (00.51), when we're really likely to get a COVID-19 vaccine - interview with SMH journalist Emma Koehn (03.37), what the recommencement of IPOs on the ASX means (09.15) and what the US market is telling us about the looming US presidential election (10.59). Kyle Rodda, Market Analyst from IG Markets Ltd (ABN 84 099 019 851, AFSL 220440). Disclosure:IG does not issue advice, recommendations...
Published 09/21/20
The Age's Alex Druce is joined by IG Markets Analyst Kyle Rodda to discuss the significance of last week's US market correction (00.44), the effect of continuing lockdown measures in Melbourne (06.38), labour force data for August (11.58) and the looming US Federal Reserve meeting (14.20). Kyle Rodda, Market Analyst from IG Markets Ltd (ABN 84 099 019 851, AFSL 220440). Disclosure:IG does not issue advice, recommendations or opinion in relation to acquiring, holding or disposing of our...
Published 09/14/20