Weekend reading & MB media releases
International Reading: Credit card delinquencies approach Great Recession levels – Market Place Gen Z Is Moving Money From Stocks to Sports Betting in Wealth Plans – Bloomberg A shocking 92 percent of US adults not going to the doctor because it’s too expensive – The Independent Most Americans would rather have $1,000 today than $1,100 The post Weekend reading & MB media releases appeared first…
This week's MB Fund podcast with Damien Klassen delves into the potential investment consequences of a powerful El Niño event. From droughts and floods to crop disruptions, rising food prices and inflationary pressure, the meteorological phenomenon could have severe economic ramifications. As El Niño intensifies, analysts discuss which markets and sectors might be disproportionately affected, identify emerging investment opportunities, and provide guidance on how investors can safeguard their portfolios in the face of this weather shock.
On Radio 2GB, interviewee Ben Fordham argues that Australia should impose restrictions on international students studying at the undergraduate level, prohibiting them from bringing family members to the country. Fordham also advocates for tightening the criteria for accessing graduate visas in an effort to control immigration numbers.
Meanwhile, Melbourne Radio 3AW features an interview with the presenter exploring the latest projections regarding the financial implications of cancelling the Suburban Rail Project in Melbourne. The estimate suggests that taxpayers in Victoria could be burdened with costs surpassing $12 billion if the project is abandoned.
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