SBS On the Money

Oil prices jump 12 per cent in a week

SBS On the Money

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Oil prices jump 12 per cent in a week

Oil has jumped 12 per cent in a week, raising concerns about household costs and financial markets. Matt Wacher from JANA Investment Advisers explains what surging oil prices mean for consumers and investors, while VanEck’s James Gil examines record ETF inflows and where Australians are putting their money. Hosted by Ricardo Gonçalves.

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