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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 21 June 2023 The Reserve Bank has a blunt warning for anyone wanting a big wage rise.  Also today: The Albanese government looks for a reason to go to the polls again  Woodside gives the go ahead for a $10.5 billion oil project And legendary investor Warren Buffett’s latest move Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s all about franking credits - wha...

First Nations people are almost entirely absent from executive roles in Australia - despite making up 5% of the national workforce. And at the same time, indigenous Australians are feeling the burden of ‘cultural load’ - being tasked with educating others, including Acknowledgements of Country. Sean Aylmer talks to Yawuru/Bunuba woman Cara Peek - a lawyer and co-founder of Cultural iQ , an organis...

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Tuesday 20 June 2023 The share market hits a six week high as large caps regain favour. Also today: The bill to authorise the Voice referendum passed the Senate Jetstar rethinks its international network And the mysterious increase in cancer cases for younger people Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian equity investors are shifting from an active to passive approach, according to share trading platform Stake . But with so many investors on the platform, it's worth looking at where the money has been going over the last year - and what other trends we might see emerge. Stake co-founder and CEO Matt Leibowitz talks to Sean Aylmer about the US and Australian stocks investors have been bu...

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 19 June 2023 Rising interest rates can’t stop the strong Aussie housing market.  Also today: Former Liberal Senator David Van urged to quit politics over sexual harassment allegations Household electricity prices are set to rise by more than 50 per cent in some cases And new research shows that people working from home are less productive … but you can blame their managers for that Find out...

Where are the Ultra High Net Worth Investors investing when global markets are volatile? Anto Joseph , CEO and Founder of investment fintech Stropro , talks to Sean Aylmer about where he sees the opportunities for investors. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listen...

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.

17-18 June 2023 Sean Aylmer 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 16 June 2023 A surge in jobs is set to trigger more rate rises.  Opposition Leader Peter Dutton suspends Liberal Senator David Van from the party room after further allegations about his behaviour A record year for population growth And the New Zealand economy is officially in recession Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s all about buying a car - ev...

The pandemic saw a surge in the number of people starting their own business, or setting up a side hustle. But many small businesses overlook the importance of branding: it's more than just your logo and website. Jye Smith, founder and Managing Director of brand agency Doublestar Co, gives Sean Aylmer a masterclass in branding - using Fear and Greed as an example! Find out more: https://fearandgre...

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 15 June 2023 Australia’s most powerful regulators say higher interest rates aren’t causing widespread financial distress.  US Federal Reserve leaves interest rates on hold The value of lithium stocks surpasses the value of gold stocks for the first time And Lennon and McCartney are back together, thanks to AI  Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s a...

The smaller end of the ASX is home to some very interesting companies. The Small Ords has underperformed the large caps recently - but are we at an inflection point? Dermot Ryan, Portfolio Manager at Renaissance Smaller Companies Fund, talks to Sean Aylmer about the opportunities he sees in small caps, from retailers to gold miners. This is general information only. You should seek professional ad...

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 14 June 2023 Interest rates smash consumer and business sentiment.  Also today: The government outlines major changes for financial planners in an effort to convince investors to get advice  Super giant Hostplus is closing its standalone property and infrastructure fund, as fears grow that tens of billions of dollars could be wiped out from the commercial property sector as buildings are...

Population growth and migration will play a major role in the property market over the next few years. Sameer Chopra, Head of Research at CBRE, talks to Sean Aylmer about the cities he predicts will see the strongest growth, and what this means for house prices, rents and vacancies. CBRE is a supporter of Fear and Greed. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before...

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Tuesday 13 June 2023 The Voice referendum is set to go to the Senate in the next fortnight, but support is waning.  Also today: A rush of deals shrinks the local share market  Share of tax paid by Australia’s top earners reaches its highest level in at least a decade And a major apple grower develops a new super variety to stem a slide in sales Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnys...

Australia's trade relationships with Asia are growing, and with that come new opportunities for Aussie businesses. Asialink Business is Australia’s National Centre for Asia Capability, hosted by the University of Melbourne. Leigh Howard, CEO of Asialink Business, talks to Sean Aylmer about why the big opportunities may be found in countries like Indonesia and India. Find out more: https://fearandg...

Monday 12 June 2023 US tech stocks surge as confidence returns to the sector.  Also today: The number of senior women in charge of large ASX companies spikes, but it’s still well below the number of male CEOs.  Qantas changes the rules for what their air crew can wear. Donald Trump describes his indictment on federal charges as a ‘witch hunt’ Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystu...

ASIC is cracking down on greenwashing - where funds might be misrepresenting the environmental credentials or sustainability of a financial product. But greenhushing is apparently on the rise too - where companies remain silent on their ESG credentials, sometimes out of fear of getting it wrong. Kiarne Treacy, Chief Executive of Sustainable Choice Group, talks to Sean Aylmer about her web platform...