Banks make record $32b, rates hit sentiment, Canberra set to outlaw vaping

Wednesday 15 November 2023 Commonwealth Bank says its margins are being squeezed, but overall the banking sector has had a record year.  Also today: Consumer sentiment tumbles after last week’s rate hike The government is set to outlaw vaping Telstra reports a bump in customers after Optus outage Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about how to make the most of the Black Friday sales. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.