The Dive: Lettuce is just the tip of the iceberg: Inflation around the world

<p>Felicity is away this week, so we've decided to drop a bonus episode of The Dive, Equity Mate's newest podcast, into the feed. To subscribe to The Dive, click here. Inflation is the biggest story of the moment. The rapid climb of the cost of basic goods and services is damaging economies, markets, businesses - and most likely your hip pocket as well.&nbsp;In the US, a photo of a Los Angeles gas station went viral charging more than $8 a gallon for fuel, in Australia - a photo went viral after a $12 iceberg lettuce, and in the UK - the fear that one third of the country's fish and chip shops will close in the next 9 months. Today Sascha and Alec want to know - what’s behind these different stories of inflation? And what can we learn from them?</p><br><p>****</p><p>Calling all bulls, bears and party animals.</p><p>The market’s closed and the bar is open. Come and trade ideas at Australia’s biggest investing festival -<strong> Equity Mates' FinFest</strong>.</p><p>With expert speakers and guests, DJs and booze, it’s an inspiring and empowering event for investors of any level of experience.</p><p>Save the date - 15th October, 2022 Sydney - Head to <a href="http://equitymates.com/finfest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">equitymates.com/finfest </a>to register your interest.</p><br><p>Equity Mates' FinFest, powered by <a href="https://hellostake.com/au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stake</a></p><br><p>****</p><br><p>Follow Talk Money To Me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/talkmoneytomepodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, or send Candice and Felicity an email with all your thoughts <a href="mailto:tmtm@equitymates.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Felicity Thomas and Candice Bourke are Senior Advisers at Shaw and Partners, and you can find out more <a href="https://www.cftgroup.com.au/team" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p>*****</p><p>In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates