The Money Cafe with Kirby and Kohler

In this week’s episode of The Money Café, Alan Kohler and James Kirby discuss the brutish and arrogant Facebook. The pair also look into the rise of Clubhouse and take a deep dive into the Iranian stock exchange. To read articles on the topics Alan and James cover in this episode of The Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download the Australian app at your app store.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode of The Money Cafe, Alan Kohler and James Kirby discuss the truly awful AMP and why Crown can’t go on like this. Also on the agenda are the inflation worriers and an explanation of who’s behind the short selling. To read articles on the topics Alan and James cover in this episode of The Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download the Australian app at your app store.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Kohler and James Kirby are back in The Money Cafe this week to discuss whether austerity is back on the agenda. The pair also wonder whether a central banker would make a good Prime Minister and estimate China-based ETFs. To read articles on the topics Alan and James cover in this episode of The Money Cafe, take out a subscription to The Australian or download the Australian app at your app store.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Kirby and Alan Kohler are back in the virtual Money Cafe to discuss the GameStop controversy and hedge fund comeuppance. Also on the agenda is the property investment market's shot in the arm, whether the higher inflation number actually means anything, and hydrogen for beginners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan and James return to Saporito for the first Money Café of 2021 which is labelled the year of the electric car. Also on the agenda is a discussion on the future of the office REIT, the flying Aussie dollar and the heavyweight comparison between Afterpay and Tesla. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the last episode for 2020, James and Alan look back on what they've learned from a dreadfully difficult year, and the trends that seem likely to dominate the one on the horizon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we round into the home stretch of a dreadful year, things are starting to look strangely optimistic. House prices are going up, the recession appears to be waning, and there's a COVID vaccine in sight. On this week's episode, James and Alan take stock of the latest economic data, and wonder about the end point of an ongoing trade spat with China.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a year that has redefined turbulence, it appears that most investors are going to finish... flat? James and Alan talk about the surprisingly upbeat end to 2020, crypto, state budgets and electric cars on this week's episode   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bitcoin’s second coming has Alan Kohler and James Kirby questioning whether people are losing faith in the US dollar. The duo also ponder what other reforms might be pushed through during the COVID-19 crisis on the back of NSW’s changes to stamp duty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rates are on everyone's minds at the moment. Can you beat the bank? Alan and James provide their opinions on fixing mortgages on this week's episode, and pick over the smouldering remains of the US presidential election, before diving into some curly listener questions about sector ETFs, ethical funds and boron mines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode was recorded as votes were being counted in the US Presidential election, but markets seem to have already warmed to the prospects of a narrow Biden win. Tech stocks in particular seem poised to benefit from that outcome. Also discussed in this episode: the resilience of pent-up consumer demand in Australia, the RBA's messaging around rates and a bunch of listener questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Victoria emerges from its lockdown, Alan Kohler and James Kirby take a closer look at Reserve Bank deputy governor Guy Debelle’s comment that a technical recession is over, and question how much that actually matters. Also on the agenda is the Australia Post Cartier watch scandal, a preview of the RBA’s next meeting, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James is back in the Money Cafe for a meaty discussion of a dramatic week of business news. Crashing oil prices have left some traders scrambling for space in the garage for a few extra barrels, and the RBA has issued an economic update that may have under-stated the depths of Australia's economic dip. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

As March 23 becomes further and further away, Alan Kohler is joined this week by Principal of Minack Advisors, Gerard Minack, to ponder whether we have in fact, seen the bottom. They also question the IMF’s bullish economic outlook and dissect how a potential second wave of COVID-19 might impact Australia socially and economically. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Analysts have started to try and call the bottom, but could we see a bear market rally or just a dead cat bounce? James and Alan discuss the latest market data in this week's episode, along with the true value of PE ratios in the absence of guidance, the dilemma residential landlords find themselves in, and the curious popularity of $100 notes in Australia's circulation. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

In this week’s isolation podcast, Alan Kohler and James Kirby unpack the government’s extraordinary JobKeeper package, the impact it will have on future budget deficits and marvel at technological developments being used while in isolation. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

In this week's isolation podcast, James and Alan look at where the big money is hovering ahead of the recovery, wonder how fund managers can withstand the market crash, and answer a swag of listener questions. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The Money Cafe has gone remote, so it's now a BYO coffee affair. In this week's episode James and Alan ponder the current state of affairs facing the markets with coronavirus front and centre for investors, look at whether to switch your superfund to cash, and contemplate when the market might begin to show signs of recovery. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Indiscriminate sell-offs have swept through the ASX, but what companies can be seen as reasonable prospects in a recovery? James and Alan pick through the latest market dramas, and answer a few listener questions. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Emergency edition! James and Alan sit down for an extra coffee to discuss a dramatic few days on the market, and what could come next for the nation's toilet paper stockpiles. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Alan Kohler and James Kirby catch up in the chaos of this week to make sense of the market correction and whether it is a buying opportunity. They also question the toilet paper hysteria and look at the appeal of buying gold ETFs, plus much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

After a turbulent week in global markets, Alan and James discuss how deep and how long this coronavirus hit will last and question whether a global recession is now inevitable. They also discuss the feasibility of using the big three miners as income stocks, plus much more.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

After a brief dip, the ASX has resumed its soar towards blue skies despite global fears over the impacts of coronavirus. Could the disease actually be a good thing for markets? Alan and James discuss this, along with a disappointing start to earnings season and the latest spate of wage scandals on The Money Cafe this week. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

After a revealing week of reporting season, Alan Kohler and James Kirby catch up on The Money Café to discuss the fallout from AMP’s dividend cut, CSL’s continued dream run and CommBank’s surprising profit results. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

What does it mean when markets are forging on while analysts predict a serious coronavirus shock? Alan thinks this is a sign of perverse markets, and James has an eye on the stocks that will determine the fate of many investors this earnings season. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

James and Alan reconvene the Money Cafe for another year with coronavirus fears swirling in the air. Will an epidemic force a recession in China and a broader market plunge? Analyst models have painted a pessimistic picture of the year ahead for Australian investors, but Alan isn't sure how much that really matters. And, of course, listeners have their say with some loquacious submissions. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The Money Cafe wraps up a big year in business by reflecting on the wins and dramatic failures, and trying to get through as many listener questions as possible. Many thanks to all of you who listened and wrote in this year, and best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday period. We will resume transmission at the end of January. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

After a week where markets fell out of bed, what will a fresh decade bring? James and Alan discuss rates, houses, markets and more in this episode of The Money Cafe. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

It's been a week of highlights for the ASX and lowlights for Westpac. James and Alan chew over the fallout from the major bank scandal in this week's Money Cafe, as well as Gerry Harvey's fierce performance at the Harvey Norman AGM, the impact of recent RBA speeches, and the outlook for gold. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

James and Alan have packed up the Money Cafe and taken it to Sydney for their first live podcast! In this episode they discuss the tug between stimulus and surplus, whether boomers will have to work forever, the long-term outlook for rates and the murky merits of a charismatic CEO.

With a new boss at the big Australian, James and Alan begin their conversation in the Money Cafe this week by weighing up the merits of internal promotion in large companies. They also ponder Afterpay's change in fortune, the latest in Chinese interest in Australian property, and the country's financial mansplainers.

It's drinks all round at the Money Cafe this week as James and Alan toast a million downloads, wonder about the long-term outlook for Australian banks, not the inconsistency between what the RBA and the government is saying about the economy, and stress the difference between a tax agent and a financial adviser.

The Australian's John Stensholt joins Alan in The Money Cafe for a spring update on the list of the nation's wealthiest, as well as a look at the state of horse racing, and a grab bag of listener questions.

James and Alan begin this week's Money Cafe with a little remeniscing about the Black Thursday crash, before moving on to discuss the state AMP, shorters, and a local housing market in remarkably rude health.

The Australian's economic editor Adam Creighton drops into The Money Cafe feed to introduce a new podcast about Australia's property obsession. To hear more, search for On the Fence in your podcast app. With prices in major capital cities racing away again, rentvesting is now returning as an alternative for those struggling to afford high prices. In this episode we look at the property market through the eyes of some very savvy investors, one a property mogul and the other a share market whiz. If you took the emotion out of property and looked at it from a rational financial perspective, would you buy or rent and invest? Host: Adam Creighton, Economics Editor of The Australian Guests: Margaret Lomas, Destiny Financial Steve Johnson: Forager Funds Management

The IMF's latest update casts a gloomy shadow over this week's Money Cafe, in which James and Alan also discuss the next steps for Brexit, and Trump's smokey China trade deal.

Where's the beef in this week's Money Cafe? Alan and James talk fake burgers, the market giving up on AMP, the factors that will govern the success of buy now/pay later companies.

James Kirby is joined by Evan Lucas in this week's episode of The Money Café, where the duo discuss what the catalyst might be to bring rates back up, how to adjust for a low yielding environment, property trusts, and churn through a number of listener questions.

Brexit strife and impeachment speculation abounds but markets don't seem particularly fussed. But what impact could a Trump departure have for American investors? Alan and James ponder this in this week's episode of The Money Cafe, along with how negative gearing has played a role in shoddy residential developments, and the troubled WeWork IPO. Also addressed: a swag of listener feedback about last week's CGT-gate controversy!

In this week's Money Cafe, James and Alan dive into the heated debate of corporate leaders taking social stances, explain America's sudden rate spike, and lay out the potential capital gains tax implications of a takeover deal for shareholders.

This week on The Money Café, Alan Kohler and James Kirby look into why the ATO is meddling with SMSFs, debate whether an accountant or financial adviser is better equipped to manage your money, and dive into why apartment approvals are down 40 per cent.

With conflicting signals and tensions frayed, the first order of business for James and Alan this week is figuring out just what world we're living in. With that covered, they move onto auction clearance rates, Gerry Harvey, and some firm rebuttals from listeners.

What does the endgame of a global trade war look like? James and Alan tackle the questions driving anxiety around the globe in this episode of The Money Cafe, along with the resilient Afterpay, and the latest outrageous play from Boris Johnson.

Negativity looms large once again in the Money Cafe, thanks to fresh news from the German bond market? Are we all totally rooted? Alan thinks so, James is more circumspect. Also discussed: the Donald's latest power play, discounted LICs and bear ETFs.

James is back on deck in the Money Cafe in a week of global drama and market turbulence. So what's next? He and Alan discuss AMP, Magellan, hedging, negative rates and a swathe of listener questions.

Robert Gottliebsen joins Alan Kohler this week in the Money Cafe for a lively chat about China, America, trade wobbles and property investment.

Today Alan Kohler is joined by Sue Dahn, who topped The Australian's list of Australia's top 50 financial advisers, to discuss how and why the financial industry is changing, why the Fed cut left some people disappointed, how long will the good times last, as well as answer a number of listener questions.

Steve Sammartino, author and futurist, joins Alan Kohler in this week's episode of The Money Café to discuss Facebook, Tesla, Apple, the ASX and its new high, as well as answer a number of listener questions.

This week on The Money Café, Dr Doug Turek, Managing Director and Principal Adviser of Professional Wealth joins Alan Kohler to discuss Graeme Samuel's review into APRA, whether the RBA has overstepped its mark, and answer a sizeable amount of listener questions.

With rate cuts looming and housing affordability looking strong, cash is on everyone's mind in this episode of The Money Cafe? Aside from many reader questions on where to spend it, Alan and James discuss Afterpay, the question to ask your super fund, and why the economy is looking good for investors.

Alan is back with James in the Money Cafe this week, and ready to thaw out by figuring out the finer details of deeming, what he learned about Brexit, and explain why he'd be putting his cash in housing.

Evan Lucas from InvestSMART joins James in The Money Cafe this week for a lengthy chat on the state of the economy, where rates are going, and how investors can respond.

It's a double James week on The Money Cafe, as J Kirby is joined by J Gerrard, financial adviser, for a substantial look at his investing philosophy.

This week on The Money Cafe, James is joined by financial adviser Bruce Brammall to discuss the urgent matter of super insurance, the tricky matter of picking the right financial advice, and a series of tricky listener questions.

Financial adviser Will Hamilton joins James in The Money Cafe for a chat about the outlook for a SMSF renaissance, the property landscape, and a series of tricky listener questions.

This week on The Money Café, James Kirby and Alan Kohler discuss the future direction of the RBA, whether Melbourne is becoming the finance capital of Australia, the new economic Cold War, and much, much more.

What's left to talk about after Labor's policy platform evaporated? James and Alan turn their minds to the wake of the federal election, the prospect of taxing retirees, the Huawei ban and Tesla's valuation.

One the precipice of the Federal Election, James and Alan discuss the last minute first home buyers scheme, the certainty around a coming rate cut, Uber's bumpy ride and much more in this episode of The Money Cafe

A blocked merger, a rate hold, and a broken deal dominate this week's agenda on The Money Cafe, although Alan also finds some time for a chat about snooker. Also discussed: the value of GDP, Egyptian investing, and a story with real bite.

This week on The Money Café, James Kirby and Alan Kohler discuss Beyond Meat and other billion dollar stocks, question whether Scott Morrison is doing deals with Clive Palmer, discuss Wall Street hitting its highest closing on record, answer listener's questions and much more.

This week on The Money Café, James Kirby and Alan Kohler discuss Bill Shorten's changes to superannuation, question whether the property market has finally bottomed out, Westpac's solar play, answer a number of listener questions and more.

Lock up your utes! This week on The Money Cafe James and Alan look at the electric talking point of the week, the legal fight over financial advice trailing commissions, the Crown leak, and another big slab of listener questions.

James and Alan return to their usual digs in Melbourne at the end of a big budget week to discuss what it all meant, and what Ian Narev might be Seeking at his new employer. Also covered: approximately one thousand listener questions.

Alan and James sit down by the coffee cart in the 2019 Budget Lockup to pick through what matters in Josh Frydenberg's announcements.

This week on The Money Cafe, James and Alan wonder about where SMSF investors will turn for funds when the banks turn off the tap, and look towards the federal budget next week. Also: what should we make of an inverted yield curve?

This week in The Money Café, James Kirby and Alan Kohler discuss the US Federal Reserve's decision that rates will remain on hold and what that might mean for the RBA. There's also a lively chat about responsible lending and falling house prices, and the dynamic duo respond to a number of listener questions.

This week in The Money Café, James Kirby and Alan Kohler discuss the resurgence of coal, the latest Brexit dramas, the triumph of mortgage brokers, bond yields, and answer a number of questions from loyal listeners.

This week in The Money Café, James Kirby and Alan Kohler ponder where to next for interest rates, dig into a former NAB senior staffer's lavish lifestyle, debate the industry super fund flex, and power through a big bag of listener questions.

In the 100th episode of The Money Cafe, James and Alan discuss new banks, old coal and the midnight text at the centre of an ugly corporate fight.

Eli Greenblat joins James Kirby in The Money Cafe for a big catch-up on retail earnings and trends. Topics discussed: a post department store future for shopping centres, how supermarkets are feeling the housing pinch, Coke, Afterpay and listener anger on Labor's agenda.

This week in The Money Café, James Kirby and Alan Kohler question whether there's still a need for mortgage brokers, wonder whether Andy Penn from Telstra can turn the company around, and ponder a strange listener question...investing in Lego.

This weeks podcast is focused on the wake of the Hayne report recommendations, as James and Alan wonder if a golden opportunity was missed on financial advice, and what the news means for Australia's big banks.

Alan and James are back for a new year of Money Cafe podcasts, and kick things off with a discussion of the shambolic state of Brexit, what Monday's Royal Commission release could hold, and the key measures we should use when measuring housing affordability. This week's podcast was brought to you in partnership with IG, a world leader in online trading, offering you access to over 15,000 global markets. Visit www.ig.com.au for more information. Music during Kyle's preview by Kevin MacLeod.

On The Money Café this week, James Kirby and Alan Kohler discuss the big four banks and the fallout from the Banking Royal Commission, Huawei, the outlook for 2019, and burn through a number of listener questions.This week's podcast was brought to you in partnership with IG, a world leader in online trading, offering you access to over 15,000 global markets. Visit www.ig.com.au for more information. Music during Kyle's preview by Kevin MacLeod.

Big news this week in the Money Cafe, as Alan Kohler discusses his new job title. Other (less significant) news covered: the RBA's stance on the economy, why you can't trust real estate agents on the housing market, interest-only loans, and the children making millions reviewing toys.

It's been a rough year for Australian investors, but could a Santa rally sweeten things? James and Alan toss up the coal and the presents in this week's Money Cafe, and discuss Ken Henry's performance at the Royal Commission, the state of Afterpay, and Dave Sharma's new gig. This week's podcast was brought to you in partnership with IG, a world leader in online trading, offering you access to over 15,000 global markets. Visit www.ig.com.au for more information. Music during Kyle's preview by Kevin MacLeod

This week on The Money Cafe: stepping to observe and appreciate the Royal Commission, wondering what's next for Coles as it returns to the ASX, and where Labor's franking credits policy could end up.

There's no shortage of panic around Australia's housing market, so Alan and James try to allay these fears by guessing just how far things could fall this week on The Money Cafe. Also discussed: a labourer drought, how to invest in the uranium boom, and where the next iPhone buyers are hiding.

This week on The Money Cafe, James and Alan discuss the impacts of America's midterm elections, some expensive stocks that may have become a bargain, why NAB has broken open the piggy bank to pay its dividends, and a whack of listener questions about franking credits.

This week in The Money Cafe, James Kirby and Alan Kohler discuss the sharemarket, Kogan, the banks, the franking credits controversy, the US midterm elections and more. This week's podcast was brought to you in partnership with IG, a world leader in online trading, offering you access to over 15,000 global markets. Visit www.ig.com.au for more information.

This week in The Money Café, Alan Kohler and special guest John Stensholt - Rich Lists Editor at The Australian, chat about the stock market correction, Rich Listers James Packer, Anthony Pratt and the Atlassian duo, and churn through a bunch of listener questions ranging from ETF's to non-bank lenders. This week's podcast was brought to you in partnership with IG, a world leader in online trading, offering you access to over 15,000 global markets. Visit www.ig.com.au for more information. Music during Kyle's preview by Kevin MacLeod

Halloween is just around the corner, and markets are looking suitably scary. James and Alan discuss how banks could be to blame for much investor woe this year, Telstra's interest in an NBN sale, unemployment data and much more on this week's episode of The Money Cafe. This week's podcast was brought to you in partnership with IG, a world leader in online trading, offering you access to over 15,000 global markets. Visit www.ig.com.au for more information. Music during Kyle's preview by Kevin MacLeod

Markets were flashing red this week as James and Alan sat down to record at The Money Cafe. There was plenty to discuss about where things may be headed, as well as a bumper crop of IPOs, a potential bill for the banking royal commission, and stacks of listener questions. This week's podcast was brought to you in partnership with IG, a world leader in online trading, offering you access to over 15,000 global markets. Visit www.ig.com.au for more information. Music during Kyle's preview by Kevin MacLeod

On this week's Money Cafe, James and Alan say goodbye to the banking royal commission and hello to a new world of volatile bond yields. Also discussed: the sense of any potential Myer buyer, Alan's big election focus, and a swathe of super listener questions. This week's podcast was brought to you in partnership with IG, a world leader in online trading, offering you access to over 15,000 global markets. Visit www.ig.com.au for more information.

James and Alan spend this week's episode chatting about the ABC, arguing about SMSF lending, and discussing the prospect of some cash being splashed ahead of next year's federal election.

James and Alan fly through a packed agenda in this week's episode of The Money Cafe, covering Trump's trade war antics, an aged care debacle, Labor's pitch to female workers, and a mountain of listener questions.

This week's episode features reflections on the global financial crisis, a focus on life insurance at the banking Royal Commission, analysis of Myer's strategy, and a couple of special guests.

Politics, pensions and (GD)P are all on the menu in this week's episode of The Money Cafe. Also discussed: the new online utilities that are getting frighteningly large, the state of charitable investing, and a swag of listener questions.

Alan and James reunite for a rapid fire discussion of super returns, Labor's tax revolution, and the state of Australia's telco sector.

The Australian's rural reporter, Sue Neales, jumps into the Money Cafe for a special episode on all things ag. What separates the cream from the crap in Australia's regional companies, and where should investors be looking for the next crop of success stories?

Alan and James reunite in the Money Cafe this week for a meaty chat about financial crises abroad and the ongoing Banking Royal Commission in Australia. Also covered: wage growth, migration, online fashion and CSL.

This week Stephen Mayne steps into The Money Cafe to join James Kirby for a discussion of a massive week in the royal commission, and what it means for many financial institutions.

In this edition of The Money Café, Alan Kohler and special guest Supratim Adhikari, tech editor at The Australian, talk all things FAANGs, and unpack the wobbly state of Telstra.

Alan Kohler and guest David Swan, technology reporter for The Australian, discuss the Nine-Fairfax merger as a digital play. Facebook shares fell 25 percent in one day and Amazon’s going gangbusters.

Alan Kohler and guest co-host John Durie also ask when don’t executives get bonuses? What’s keeping CEO salaries down and how there's more men named Andrew than women in ASX100 listed companies.

The ACCC wants to regulate the energy market, Wayne Byers claims there’s no credit crunch and the decline in lending hasn’t led to a decline in residential construction thanks to immigration. Alan and James discuss consumer confidence being up thanks to talk of tax cuts, Aldi dethroning Qantas as the most trusted brand and Elon Musk's submarine to the Thailand cave rescue.

Why have Australian analysts changed their mind on the market's short term future? Alan and James discuss where mortgages are headed, whether trailing commissions can ever be killed, and how millennials are being wooed by financial institutions.

Retail reporter Eli Greenblat joins The Money Cafe this week for a special discussion of department stores, supermarket price wars, online marauders and more. Which companies does he love, and which does he doubt?

Even a huge round of layoffs couldn't save Telstra from investor ire this week, but will Jame and Alan make of the mess that Australia's largest telco finds itself in. Elsewhere, they examine the other telco CEO who makes Andy Penn's problems seem simple by comparison, and the 99 year old back at the helm of the listed company he founded.

What do you need to do before the end of financial year? James and Alan give you their tips on this week's episode, along with a lengthy discussion of foreign takeovers, where rates are heading (and how investors should respond) and some advice for Australia's kinder hearted financial advisers.

Are we living in an age of financial malfeasance or bolstered regulation? James and Alan debate the regulatory landscape, what Ruslan Kogan could have in store, the trajectory of global markets and Alan names his favourite funds on this week's Money Cafe podcast.

This week James and Alan pick through the wake of the productivity commission's massive report in Australia's superannuation system, wonder about the prospect of an Italian exit from the Euro and marvel at what private equity can do when they get their hands on an IPO

This week in The Money Cafe James and Alan discuss the sad stories that have emerged from the small business sessions at the Royal Commission, wonder about the outcome of Westpac's bank bill swap rate case, point to the warning signs around Australian franchises and mark the birthday of an aging rock star.

This week in The Money Cafe, James and Alan pick through the last entrails of the 2018 Federal Budget, puzzle over the future of some of Australia's biggest stocks, and take on another batch of fiery listener questions.

As the washup from the 2018 Federal Budget recedes, James and Alan pick through the numbers and wonder about the revenue outlook for Australia, why the government cut ASIC's budget in the middle of a massive financial scandal, and deal with some spicy listener questions.

Money Cafe inmates James and Alan discuss the ins and outs of the 2018 Federal Budget from inside the lockup

The fallout from the banking royal commission continues to rain down but the market hasn't been fussed. Bank stocks are rising while public opinion plummets. What's going on? James and Alan discuss what could come next for our nation's biggest financial institutions, and unpack a large parcel of listener questions on this week's episode of The Money Cafe.

This week in The Money Café, James Kirby and Alan Kohler talk budget leaks, the Banking Royal Commission, the US 10-year bond yield, and question whether it’s time for a customer banking revolution.

Ben Butler jumps behind the microphone with James Kirby for a special emergency podcast to discuss all the latest news to spill out of the banking royal commission in Melbourne.

On this week's podcast, James and Alan discuss the latest controversies spinning out of the banking Royal Commission, the outlook for Blue Sky, the latest word from the RBA and some clear answers for curly listener questions.

This week James and Alan discuss everything under pressure  and besieged: Blue Sky, Afterpay, Mark Zuckerberg and even the very idea of a tariff war between the US and China.

If a trade war starts but markets don't panic, did it ever really happen? Alan makes his return to the podcast this week to pick through a manure load of business and finance news, including a fresh coal fight, shorting, and a dramatic downturn for tech stocks.

This week in The Money Café, James Kirby, Wealth Editor at The Australian and Stephen Mayne from The Constant Investor discuss issues facing shareholders and more.

The Financial Services Royal Commission takes centre stage in this week’s Money Café. Ben Butler, Business Reporter for The Australian joins James Kirby, Wealth Editor at The Australian to discuss what the big four banks have been up to. James also goes through a number of listener questions regarding ETFs.

The Australian Labor Party has floated a range of economic proposals during their time in opposition, why did this week's franking dividend announcement unleash hell? James and Alan discuss why it was a political mistake, as well as the latest Trump, Myer, and bitcoin news. Listeners also chime in with another round of debate about ETFs.

This week's episode is (almost) all about retail, with The Australian's Eli Greenblat filling in for Alan Kohler. He and James run through Amazon, Myer, Harvey Norman and much more as they answer a healthy crop of reader questions.

Covered in this week's show: the eerie signs of what could lie ahead for the ASX, a wake up call for Harvey Norman, tossing up the concept of a golden era for ag stocks, a signifcant fact check from a listener, and more ETF debate.

Where do the financial facts lie in the coalition's war of words over immigration? James and Alan discuss this week's round of political ructions, as well as the prospect of wages growth in the future, the RBA dragging its feet on interest only loans, the fight over SMSFs investing in property and BHP's PR battle.

James and Alan cast their eye over a week of high drama that resulted in Richard Umbers being shown the door and Barnaby Joyce taking leave of parliament. Also discussed: whether ETFs are a waste of time, the banking royal commission and bitcoin.

When American markets sneezed on Tuesday, Australia caught a bad cold. So why did some big name stocks get left behind in the rally? James and Alan unpick a gory week for traders, Tesla's penchant for publicity stunts and the outlook for Bitcoin on this week's podcast.

Trump rattles the saber, and now a preemptive strike seems possible. But James and Alan think the bigger picture is US-China relationship. This week they also talk about the new head of the CBA, electric cars, and ask why Facebook is banning ads relating to cryptocurrencies.

Is there reason to cheer when one of Australia's biggest shorts wins out? James and Alan discuss the washup of the Quintis saga, the outlook for local currencies, pricing Australian retail outlets and much more on this week's episode.

The Money Cafe resumes service for 2018 with a bumper helping of bitcoin debate, as well some prognostications for the year ahead on stock exchanges in Australia and abroad.

James and Alan finish up a busy year by reflecting on their personal hits and misses, then cast their mind forward to the new year. What's in story for rates, markets, bitcoin and more?

As bitcoin prices continue to climb, James and Alan wonder what the entrance of shorters into the market could do, and just who would be wild enough to bet against the hottest commodity they've ever seen.

The sudden arrival of a royal commission into the financial sector and the dramatic rising value of bitcoin dominate this week's proceedings on The Money Cafe. Also covered: negotiating Alan's tricky line on female CFO competence, and two grumpy men casting gloom on property.

This week James Kirby is speechless when Alan Kohler says women are much better at managing money than men. The pair disagree on Telstra and SMSFs but reunite as they discuss Bitcoin, Malcolm Turnbull’s tax cuts, investing in clean-tech, and ETFs.

When you can't wear bitcoin, what's it alternate use as a store of value? Ideology, says Alan Kohler in this week's Money Cafe. Also discussed: Jessica Rudd's stellar retail success in China, and the wave of Chinese tourists that have yet to reach Australian shores.

In a week when the ASX limped over the 6000 mark and the paradise papers blew up, Alan and James still found some time to squeeze in discussion on electric cars, lithium batteries and Ardent Leisure.

In this week's Money Cafe, James and Alan discuss doom and gloom in the housing market, Solly Lew's machinations, and the potential for respectability in cryptocurrencies.

There's little movement in the station when it comes to the Crown scandal, which is James' primary concern this week, while Alan is a bit wary of the outlook for Australian equities. Also covered: BATs, FANGs, floating notes and other investment structures.

More memories of the 1987 crash begin this week's episode. James and Alan also discuss the potential for a big boost to Australia's market, two big scandals at Crown and Rio, and the comeback of the Australian first home buyer.

There's plenty of reminiscing on this week's episode, as Alan and James discuss how they first met, and remember the 87 stock market crash. AMP's passive move, the under performance of large funds, Trump's impact on the developing world, and some fresh research on Chinese property investors are also covered.

In this week's podcast, James and Alan discuss the recent retail figures and wonder how mortgage stress could be playing a part in the broader economy, discuss the latest in the Solly Lew Myer affair, and the investment potential in Australia's energy sector.

Taxes in America: going down. Australia's budget deficit: going down. Is this good news for Australia's macroeconomic outlook? James and Alan discuss these big changes in a bumper episode that also covers a scary perspecting on the local housing market, Solomon Lew's aggressive moves on the Myer board, and a number of listener questions.

On this week's podcast, Alan and James discuss the eventual end of quantitative easing, the ACCC's deeply confusing messages, how gender affects the risk curve for Australian superannuation funds, and answer a bag of listener questions.

Myer's grim journey since rejoining the ASX took another ill turn this week, so James and Alan ask where it ranks on the all time worst floats in local history. Other big points pondered this week: AGL's political playbook, the new mascot for unpaid super, and China's crack down on bitcoin.

This week, Alan and James go long on Australia's resources sector that's looking like more and more of a debacle as the year goes along. Also covered: the latest GDP data, an attempted crackdown on strident charities, the latest in the CBA class action, and fresh signs of a super market price war.

Is it possible for shareholders to sue their own company and come out ahead? James Kirby and Alan Kohler puzzle out this and other conundrums like Qantas' outlook, the prospect of further growth in Australia's housing market, and the dismal state of the men's cricket team in this week's episode of The Money Cafe.

James Kirby and Alan Kohler pull apart a big week of earnings in Australian business, taking a close look at BHP's dividend play as well as board moves at the Big Australian. The pair also take a look at whether ETFs are such a good bet.

Alan Kohler and James Kirby remember the horror of the global financial crisis 10 years on and discuss the recovery of the market since 2007.  The reunited pair talk about trouble at CBA and if it's cost their position as kingpin.

James Kirby chats with The Australian's business columnist John Durie on why Ian Narev will survive at CBA . In Alan Kohler's absence they talk about ASIC's dislike for the banks and the outlook ahead for corporate Australia.

Alan Kohler and David Swan discuss Tesla's range on a road trip to Sydney and Trov.com disrupts traditional insurers, but their big data could be an even more exciting proposition.

Property reporter Elizabeth Redman steps into the Money Cafe for an extensive chat on the state of Australia's housing market, while Alan provides a poetic tribute to the absent James Kirby, and some thoughts on inflation and monetary policy.

Stephen Bartholomeusz joins the Money Cafe for a deep discussion of retail, resources and much more.

This week on the Money Cafe agenda: could a massive boost in ETF activity lift volatily? No end in sight for turmoil over infant formula. The real reason Elon's bringing the world's biggest battery to South Australia. Why Craig Kelly got it wrong on renewables.

Fairfax suitors are walking away, the RBA is sitting pat, and our retirees should be screaming over the latest changes to Australia's retirement system.

When fund managers aren't crowing after a solid year on markets, should we start to worry that they've missed an opportunity? Also: making sense of Alex Malley's crash to earth, Christine Holgate's pay, the scandalous state of Australia's retirement community, and what could be next for beleaguered law firm Slater & Gordon.

Retail writer Eli Greenblat sits in this week for a discussion of the state of the retail sector, who will be hit hardest by Amazon's expansion, and what Australians need to know before the superannuation reforms come in on July 1.

Fallen figures and falling house prices feature prominently in this week's discussion. Also covered: bitcoin alternative ethereum, the Finkel review and the latest unemployment data.

In this week's episode, James and Alan get to the bottom of what a first homebuyer grant really achieves, give an update on the Altair debacle, and try to unpick the contradictions of where Australia's renewable energy landscape.

James Kirby and Alan Kohler debate the tale of the fund manager to threw in the towel, and the other biggest news stories of the week.

Is the Fairfax bidding war real? Do we pay ATO employees enough? And is Trump's first budget ludicrous? In this week's episode of The Money Cafe, James Kirby and Alan Kohler try to separate the real facts from the fake news.

Markets have withstood every Trump bombshell to date, so what would it take for the leader of the free world to destabilise global economies?

Alan Kohler and James Kirby reflect on what the 2017-18 budget really means. Has the government picked a fight with the nation's biggest banks?

Alan and James discuss the confusing messaging ahead of an increasingly threadbare budget in this week's Money Cafe, as well as the death spiral that Fairfax has entered.

As the federal budget draws near, Alan Kohler and James Kirby suggest what should and what will be included, before wondering how long Nine will be willing to hang on to its expensive cricket programming.

When every five dollars added to the iron ore spot price translates roughly to an extra billion dollars in Australia's budget, the future trajectory of the resource becomes vital. So where to next? Don't ask Treasury, they just work with assumptions, not projections.

What's the most efficient way to ease the pressure on Australia's groaning property market? James and Alan tackle this, and the other urgent issues in the business sector (like the growing trend of professional video game vloggers) in this week's episode of The Money Cafe.

If you inherit a bag of money in 2017, where should you put it: property, or the stock market?

It's been a terrible week to be short on Myer, or long on sandalwood. James and Alan discuss a very dramatic few days' worth of business news.

It's been a big week for Australia's energy sector. Alan Kohler and James Kirby discuss the political and financial battles that will decide where you'll get your power in the future.

Alan and James discuss the looming gas crisis, the continuing climb in Australia's property market, and another round of tough questions for Australia's bank chiefs.

Alan and James discuss the nonsense figures being thrown around in Australia's housing discussions, the impending pension changes, and a feathered cameo appearance at a big financial event last week.

Is BHP the "worst company in the world"? Alan Kohler explains why he's frustrated by the management at the big Australian, and James Kirby explains how nib is stealing business from Medibank.

Alan and James discuss Turnbull's true feelings in the renewables debate, and dissect the standout early earnings stories.

Is the Reserve Bank of Australia becoming increasingly irrelevant? Did Ahmed Fahour earn his big pay day? James Kirby and Alan Kohler discuss the biggest business news of the week.

Does history hold any hints as to what the business world can expect from President Trump? James Kirby and Alan Kohler discuss the Donald, the Fed, and the end of free trade in the first episode of The Money Cafe.