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Podcast: The Money Puzzle
Episode: Market signals muffled as reserve banks buy up corporate bonds. The distancing rule that could ruin restaurants. Why Afterpay is soaring
Description: Zombie companies loom on the horizon of this week's episode as James and Alan discuss the potential impacts of the US Fed buying up bonds from businesses wounded by the COVID-19 shutdown. In Australia, Job Keeper appears to be the only measure keeping the lights on for many smaller hospitality businesses. How can these measures be unwound? Also discussed: the RBA's property freeze suggestion, and the surprisingly positive year for your super balance. Â See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.