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Money Talks from The Economist

Money Talks: UnStoppable

Money Talks from The Economist

The Economist

News, Business, Economy, Finance & Economics, Business News

4.41.2K Ratings

🗓️ 2 February 2021

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

The GameStop saga continues—does it reveal a cheat code to how to beat the stockmarket, or is it a sign of a deeper transformation at work in the financial system? Plus, property is the biggest asset market in the world and nowhere bigger than in China. Host Simon Long asks how long China’s property boom can hold. And, our Buttonwood columnist shares some hard truths about investing in bricks and mortar. 


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0:00.0

Does business growth have you eyeing market expansion to North America?

0:04.0

Come to one of the continent's most business-friendly locations, Alberta.

0:08.0

With the lowest corporate income tax rate in Canada, business opportunities are big, bold and vast.

0:13.4

Fueled by smart talent in dynamic cities like Calgary and Edmonton, the youngest workforce in Canada,

0:18.6

and connectivity across the globe.

0:20.3

Alberta is a strategic gateway for doing business throughout North America and beyond.

0:24.4

Visit invest Alberta.CA today to learn more.

0:28.3

Big, bold Alberta. The GameStop Saga has roused fury from retail investors, hedge funds and politicians of all stripes.

0:45.0

But is the Fiore a sign of a bug in the financial system?

0:48.0

Or is it a new feature?

0:51.0

You're listening to Money Talks on Economist Radio, our weekly podcast on the markets, the

0:56.5

economy and the world of business.

0:58.8

I'm Simon Long.

1:00.6

And also on today's show, Hot Property. The biggest housing market in the world,

1:05.3

China's, is on fire. How long can this boom hold?

1:09.7

And ask anyone, and they'll tell you investing in property is well safe as houses

1:16.0

but our Buttonwood columnist shares some hard truths about putting your money in bricks and mortar.

1:22.8

But first, it's been a roller coaster week for the markets.

1:32.8

Robin Hood and online stockbroker was forced to curb some trades

1:37.0

after angry retail investors drove up the price of GameStock,

1:40.8

a video games retailer heavily shorted by hedge funds.

1:44.5

We had to make a very difficult decision.

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