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Fear & Greed is very excited to be working on the weekly Mumbrellacast - a look at everything under Australia's media and marketing umbrella. There's a new episode every Wednesday - follow the show on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify  or wherever you get your podcasts. Original release date: Wednesday 6 September 2023 In this week’s Mumbrellacast:  Qantas has been engulfed by a PR nightmare. We look...

9-10 September 2023 Jennifer Duke and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 8 September 2023 Philip Lowe uses his final speech as RBA Governor to call for a fix on housing affordability and productivity.  Also today: ASIC sues PayPal The nation’s housing market passes $10 trillion in value as prices go up again And Spain’s surprise spate of olive oil thefts Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s all about saving and investing...

Women retire with 25-35% less super than men. And there's rising rates of poverty and homelessness among older women. Shannon Nutter , Head of  Vanguard Super , talks to Jennifer Duke about why it's time to close the gap on super - and how we do it. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 7 September 2023 The economy held up over the June quarter but we’ve entered a per capita recession.  Also today: Shareholders are demanding answers from companies bankrolling Voice campaigns The ATO boss warns that a growing group of small businesses are deliberately avoiding paying tax and super And the Productivity Commission has got a new chair… again Plus don’t miss the latest episod...

The Australian economy expanded 0.4% over the June quarter, and it’s up 2.1% on an annual basis. AMP  Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina unpacks the GDP data with Jennifer Duke, and looks at the likelihood of a recession, the outlook for the property market, and the focus on improving productivity. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 6 September 2023 RBA Governor Philip Lowe keeps rates on hold in his last meeting on the job. Also today: Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has pressed the eject button and is leaving the airline early.  $60 million has been stolen from a crypto casino in a major cyberattack And China is no longer expected to overtake the US as the world’s biggest economy. Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How D...

When tech giant  Apple  launched its new Vision Pro virtual reality headset, it featured an Australian company's invention, suddenly seen by millions around the world. Zac Duff , co-founder and CEO of  JigSpace , talks to Jennifer Duke about that moment - and how it has helped to propel this innovative Aussie business to another level. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com...

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 5 September 2023 Anger around Qantas grows, with calls for Alan Joyce’s multi-million dollar bonuses to be axed.  Also today: Reserve Bank set to deliver interest rate decision this afternoon Shoppers have cut back their spending for the first time since 2021 And Barbie officially becomes the top grossing film of the year… so far Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.c...

Research from accounting software company Intuit Quickbooks suggests one in three SMEs consider tax time one of the most stressful times of the year. And we might be in September, but plenty of businesses are yet to finalise their tax for FY23. Jennifer Duke talks to Australian comedian and radio presenter Anthony 'Lehmo' Lehmann , who started out as an accountant before shifting to comedy. They'r...

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 4 September 2023 A three year freeze in Australia-China discussions is about to come to an end.  Also today: Australians could face a second referendum if the no vote on the Voice wins  Employers who underpay staff could be put in prison for up to 10 years And why a plan by tech billionaires to build a new city northeast of San Francisco has hit a snag Find out more: https://fearandgreed.co...

One of the largest asset managers in the world is expanding its presence in Australia. Louise Watson , Managing Director, Country Head Australia & New Zealand at  Natixis Investment Managers , talks to Jennifer Duke about the decision to expand the company's licence in Australia, and what their research shows about Australian investors. Natixis IM is a supporter of Fear and Greed. This podcast...

This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead , where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week (with a look back at the events of last week too). Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep #48: Free flights? Business class? It's all in the points This is the ultimate guide to using points to fly. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's  Michael Thompson  as they talk to Steve Hui, founder of  iFlyFlat , about using frequent flyer points for free flights, business class upgrades and more.  HOW DO THEY AFFORD THAT? is a weekly podc...

2-3 September 2023 Jennifer Duke and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. ASX closes lower Another senior departure at Fortescue Interest rates may still go up PwC Australia reports flat profits Potential changes to bankruptcy laws Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener...

Friday 1 September 2023 Workers on platforms like Uber set to get more protections and minimum pay rates under new government legislation.  Qantas sued by ACCC for allegedly advertising tickets for flights that had already been cancelled.  Australia Post records a $200 million full-year loss, its first major structural loss in three decades. And property prices went up in August, with the spring a...

FedEx is one of the largest shipping and delivery companies in the world - and it’s presence in the highly-competitive Australian market is growing. Peter Langley , FedEx Regional Vice President, talks to Jennifer Duke about the scale of the business, and the extraordinary logistics involved in the e-commerce boom. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. ASX closes higher Harvey Norman surprises Complications for the energy transition IAG under fire Super fund performance tests Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 31 August 2023 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled a date for the Voice referendum, kicking off six weeks of political campaigning.  Also today: Inflation is slowing much faster than expected, potentially giving mortgage holders a reprieve next week Meta shuts down almost 8000 accounts after discovering a Chinese “spamouflage” campaign of misinformation Clothing brand City Chic p...