All around us we’re seeing good omens that the economy is getting back to normal and the need for foreign workers is a great positive indicator for the economy.

I am always amazed by investors who want to pay $110 for something that is worth $100.

Federal Reserve raises interest rates by a quarter point, Biden calls Putin a "war criminal", Australia braces for inflated prices, and MORE.

Peter Switzer and Paul Rickard share their thoughts on major current affairs impacting financial markets and the economy.

News headlines are starting to make us believe that a settlement of the Russia-Ukraine war is looking more likely.

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Victorian Premier Dan Andrews wants casual and contract workers to have access to five days sick or carer's leave and is prepared to put up $245.6 million to test this out. Will employers see this as the thin edge of the wedge?

Peter Switzer is joined by Julia Lee of Burman Invest, Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities, and Adam Dawes from Shaw & Partners.

How is the Australian economy faring compared with the rest of the world this week?