Another lockdown. Will the RBA move? Plus, making sure you have the best credit card

An estimated $3 billion could be wiped from the Australian economy as our largest city remains in lockdown

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Motley Fool Australia Chief Investment Officer Scott Phillips joined Weekend Sunrise on Sunday to discuss the latest COVID lockdown crisis, whether the RBA will need to respond, and how to make sure you're not getting dudded on your credit card.

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