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Sep 2022
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Is the sub-prime monster back?

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Inflation rocked markets last week... again. When do we stop pretending it's transitory? The Perth Mint is in trouble, and it's more than just fridge magnets. Goldman Sachs foray into credit cards isn't going all that great, and e-truck manufacturer Nikola's founder has gone on trial for wire fraud. All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist.


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