About this episode

The episode discusses the recent jump in inflation and its implications for interest rates, alongside notable news involving Meta and a state dinner hosted by Donald Trump.

Inflation has jumped to its highest point since 2023, rising to 4.6 per cent in the year to March. Plus, a Californian judge blasts Meta’s “wilful ignorance” and Donald Trump hosts King Charles and Queen Camilla at the White House.  Read more:  Inflation jumps to 4.6pc sparking fears of another Reserve Bank rate rise Inflation spike vindicates fuel excise cut: Treasurer Meta accused of destroying evidence in billionaire Andrew Forrest’s court battle Haute Couture, white tie and tails for state dinner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• inflation
• interest rates
• Meta
• Donald Trump
• state dinner
• economic news

Keywords

• inflation
• interest rates
• Meta
• Donald Trump
• King Charles
• Queen Camilla
• economic news
• Reserve Bank
• court battle

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Meta

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