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.   

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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.  

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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.  

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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.  

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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.  

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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.  

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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.  

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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.  

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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.  

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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.  

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