Weekend Reading and MB media appearances

International Reading:

• 24% of Republicans think the economy is deteriorating, compared with 60% of independents and 67% of Democrats. – The Guardian
• Tariff costs to companies this year to hit $1.2 trillion, with consumers taking most of the hit, S&P says – CNBC
• Trump’s Big Brag About The Economy Crushed By Brutal New Poll – Newsz Square
• 75% of Americans report soaring prices as Trump claims inflation ‘over’ – The Guardian
• Majority of Americans Believe Economy Is Declining, New Poll Indicates – Franknezmedia
• Majority Of Americans Lack Quality Jobs, Report Finds – Forbes
• Most Americans say taxing the rich is best way to reduce federal debt: Gallup – Aol
• Consumers Hit Hardest as Trump’s Tariffs Cost Companies $1.2 Trillion – CNBC
• 75% of Americans report soaring prices as Trump claims inflation ‘over’ – The Guardian
• Powell: Fed has ‘no risk-free path’ as unemployment, inflation rise – The Hill
• Not aware of any Modi-Trump conversation on Wednesday, India’s foreign ministry says – Reuters
• Powell: Fed has ‘no risk-free path’ as unemployment, inflation rise – The Hill
• U.S. Chamber Files Lawsuit to Support Businesses’ Use of H-1B Visas – US Chamber
• European automakers expect chip shortages after Dutch intervene at tech firm Nexperia – NL Times
• 10-year Treasury yield drops below 4%, hits lowest level since April – CNBC
• Florida’s housing market is flashing a warning for the rest of the US – Daily Mail

Local Reading:

• Adani denies claims it sold ‘below-market coal’ leading to Queensland missing out on hundreds of millions in royalties – The Guardian
• NSW Supreme Court finds protest law amendments invalid – ABC
• Australians accessing super to pay for medical care skyrockets again – ABC
• Australian wet rainforests may be switching from absorbing carbon to emitting it – ABC
• $70 million to be taken from Opal cards as commuters urged to check their account – Yahoo
• The extreme cost of living crisis affecting Australia’s most remote communities – ABC
• Australia’s baby recession deepens as fertility rates hit record low – ABC
• Two of Australia’s capital cities on track for warmest October on record – ABC
• Cost of ‘best practice’ on emissions at leaking Darwin gas plant an ‘intolerable risk’ for Santos – ABC
• As illicit tobacco sales rise into the billions, economist Arthur Laffer puts blame on high tobacco taxation rate – ABC
• Bank economists loved the RBNZ’s big rate cut, others aren’t so sure – Interest.co.nz
• Bill English: ‘The days of guaranteed capital gains in the housing market are over’ – Interest.co.nz
• Residential building costs increasing 2% annually, half the long-term average – Interest.co.nz
• QE would be considered in future scenario of extreme economic turbulence, RBNZ chief economist says – Interest.co.nz

MB Media Appearances:

DLS interview with News.com.au on the iron ore super glut

DLS article for News.com.au on the $12ob gold rush

Why Aussie politicians always pump house prices – LVO interview with Steve Austin at Brisbane ABC Radio

Should Australia lift the retirement age? – LVO interview with Tom Elliott at Radio 3AW

Australian industry is toast without affordable energy – LVO Interview with Luke Grant at Radio 2GB

Superannuation reforms a win for common sense – LVO interview with Jason Matthews at Radio 4BC