Peter Switzer

Peter Switzer launched his own financial business 30 years ago. The Switzer Group has since grown into three successful companies spanning media and publishing that creates written content as well as video and films, with its latest acquisition being the global brand Harper’s Bazaar, financial advice, insurance and business advice. Peter is an award-winning broadcaster, twice runner-up for the Best Current Affairs Commentator award for radio, behind broadcaster Alan Jones. He talks to Ben Fordham each morning on 2GB, as well as writing each day on switzer.com.au

12 September 2025
The US just copped another big set of bad numbers: here’s what it means for markets

The US just copped another surprisingly bad set of inflation numbers, but their markets closed overnight with healthy gains. What gives?

12 September 2025
Pensioners paying 118% tax? Is that a joke?

When you see a headline that claims pensioners are paying an effective tax rate of 118%, you’re inclined to think it's BS clickbait. But this time, it’s not. And it poses this question: does any politician care about the injustices of our federal and state tax systems?

11 September 2025
Musk loses his crown in the battle of the billionaires

The money-world we live in looks a little crazy right now, with house prices going through the roof and stock prices defying gravity, especially in the USA where they have arguably the most unusual president ever. To top it off, Elon Musk is no longer the richest person in the world!

10 September 2025
The Office of State Revenue is gunning for you, and they’ll shoot on sight

Anyone who’s fallen into the sights of the Office of State Revenue knows that this instrument of government can be unfair and unreasonable, making the mafia look quite reasonable!

9 September 2025
Is it still safe to buy US stocks right now as their economy slows?

The Americans are wringing their hands as their economy gradually slows. With bad data coming in, is it still safe to buy US stocks right now?

9 September 2025
Qantas Frequent Flyer points changes: Is the Flying Kangaroo taking loyal customers for a ride?

The flying kangaroo has been caught on the hop sneakily making it harder to redeem business and premium economy class seats.

8 September 2025
Tonight’s the night: PM to offer big business tax cuts for going green

At a Business Council of Australia dinner tonight, PM Albanese will promise corporate tax reform if big companies recommit to Labor polices on emissions reduction and AI.

5 September 2025
Is the AI monster set to devour your job?

Artificial Intelligence has now produced a real life case of the robot devouring its creator’s job!

4 September 2025
Father's Day might boost the economy, but is it a boost we really need?

If you’re hanging out for a rate cut, there’s Buckley’s chance of one any time soon and here’s why.

3 September 2025
Behaviour unbecoming of a leader

Given our super money is wrapped up in companies listed on local and global stock markets, investors are entitled to expect quality leadership from those who are paid to grow the company not court staff.

3 September 2025
ANZ bank & the case of the accidental email

A front page story in The Financial Times in the UK last week portrayed one of the great industrial relations cockups of recent times, all brought about by a button inadvertently pushed on a dreaded email! Here’s what happened.

1 September 2025
My UK brush with Captain James Cook, Ronaldo & AI

My recent overseas trip drove home strongly the fact the world’s going through rapid change, with Artificial Intelligence on the rise and a movement to the right. But it’s always good to be reminded that there are good people out there too.

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