COVID-19 and the Australian Economy: From Shock to Recovery
In this episode, we explore the profound economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Australia from 2020 to 2021. We discuss how public health restrictions triggered a sharp downturn in GDP and emplo...
12 Touko 202515min
The Global Financial Crisis: Causes, Collapse, and Lessons Learned
In this episode, we unpack the Global Financial Crisis of 2007–2009—how it began in the U.S. housing market and quickly rippled through the global financial system. We examine the key drivers, includi...
12 Touko 202518min
How Banks Set Interest Rates: The Hidden Mechanics of Lending
In this episode, we explore how banks operate behind the scenes—specifically how they manage the balance between funding costs and lending rates. Discover how banks source their funds through deposits...
12 Touko 202510min
Bonds & the Yield Curve: Decoding Market Signals
In this episode, we demystify bonds and the yield curve—two foundational concepts in financial markets. We explain what bonds are, how yields work, and why bond prices move inversely to yields. You'll...
11 Touko 202522min
Breaking Down the Balance of Payments: Tracking Australia's Global Transactions
In this episode, we dive into the balance of payments—an essential tool for understanding a country’s economic relationship with the rest of the world. Learn how it's structured into the current accou...
11 Touko 202517min
Understanding Exchange Rates: Australia's Global Currency Connections
In this episode, we unpack the fundamentals of exchange rates and why they matter for an open, trade-driven economy like Australia. We explore key concepts including bilateral exchange rates, cross ra...
11 Touko 202516min
Exchange Rates Explained: Why the Dollar Matters to the Economy
Exchange rates do more than just affect your holiday budget—they shape the entire Australian economy. In this episode, we unpack how exchange rates function and why their movements matter. From influe...
9 Touko 202513min
Floating or Falling? What Moves the Australian Dollar
Ever wondered why the value of the Australian dollar rises and falls? In this episode, we dive into how Australia's floating exchange rate works and the key factors that drive it—from long-term influe...
9 Touko 202510min
