Catch up on the latest market and economic news from Australia and around the world.

In this week's episode, Dr Ross Walker looks at research that has shown a link between Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's.

I’d rather be an optimist any day than live inside the skin of some poor pessimist.

If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life, never let the media into your life, so from my personal point of view, let’s Switzer Daily educate you!

Naturally, significant emphasis is being placed on improved therapies and vaccines for COVID-19, but the medical world is also closing in on a cure for cancer.

In Australia over the coming week, the highlights are a speech from the Deputy Reserve Bank Governor and the preliminary retail trade report. The Reserve Bank’s Board minutes will be heavily scrutinised for clues about a potential interest rate cut.

Peter Switzer speaks to Century 21's Charles Tarbey and Mortgage Choice's Susan Mitchell.

Our PM says ‘No’, they’re not. What do you think? Are you OK with the politics of envy?

It’s early days still for the new BOQ leadership team, and there are some encouraging signs. Here are my considerations about the future performance of its share price.