Episode Details

In this week’s Curve Weekly, Vic and Soph unpack the AI chip crisis and why soaring demand could mean pricier tech (no, not the potato kind), plus the recent market wobble and why it’s not a cue to panic. They dive into the ongoing Netflix vs Warner Bros vs Paramount drama, reveal the scary stat about people not knowing where their retirement fund is (and how that could cost up to $1 million long term), and explain why groceries in the Southern Hemisphere feel criminally expensive. Add in a quick emergency-fund reality check and the rise of burnout feminism: goodbye girlbossing, hello boundaries!

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WTF does that mean? A guide to all the jargony bits:

Bond – An IOU. You lend money, they pay you interest.

100-Year Bond – You get paid back in a literal century. Wild.

AI Inference – The “thinking” part when AI answers you.

Data Centre – Massive computer warehouses powering the internet.

Market Wobble – A small dip. Not a meltdown.

Sell-Off – Lots of people selling at once.

AI Cannibalisation – AI replacing parts of an industry.

Rebalancing – Adjusting your portfolio back to your original plan.

Default Fund – Where your retirement money goes if you don’t choose.

High-Growth Fund – Higher risk, higher long-term potential.

Currency Losses – Exchange rates messing with your returns.

Duopoly – When two companies dominate a market.

Market Share – How much of the market a company controls.

Burnout Feminism – Less hustle, more boundaries.

Credits:

Hosts: Victoria Harris & Sophie Hallwright

Producer & Editor: Emily Rigby

Social & Digital Manager: Lucy Munro

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