Qantas pays $641m to go regional | NAB returns to GFC glory | US's biggest rate hike since 2000

Qantas is opening its coffers to buy a company named Alliance Aviation for around $614m, and it’s all part of Quanny’s plan to bolster its regional link offerings.   NAB is popping the champagne after announcing its earnings are up more than 4%, with the fastest growth in business lending since the 2008 GFC!   The US Federal Reserve, which is the American version of our RBA, has increased interest rates by half a percent. That’s the biggest interest rate increase since 2000!   ---   New month, new [credit score] you... Check your credit score for free (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Check your credit score for free (Google Play Store): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay   And why not? Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork   ---   The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.