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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 31 May 2023 Qantas set for east coast to London and New York flights within two years. Also today:   The downturn in the building industry worsens Wesfarmers boss warns of the ‘big squeeze’ coming for companies And Australia’s onetime biggest crypto exchange closes its doors   Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week is about life insurance: how much is en...

As the cost of living soars, more people are turning to Airtasker to raise a bit of extra cash. Tim Fung, co-founder and CEO of Airtasker, talks to Sean Aylmer about the services people are offering, and how the company has fared since listing on the ASX in 2021. 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.

Tuesday 30 May 2023 PwC sidelines nine leaders as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese weighs in on the scandal ridden firm.  Also today: Australia’s most popular Premier, Mark McGowan from Western Australia resigns Jetstar’s boss apologises for the airline’s ongoing problems And a last minute intervention in an effort to stop a big jump in HECS bills Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omn...

Bernie Brookes AM is one of Australia's best-known retailers, having run iconic businesses like Myer and Woolworths. He's now the chair of ASX-listed Dotz Nano, which has just acquired carbon capture and storarge technology. Bernie Brookes talks to Sean Aylmer about the size of the opportunity for businesses like Dotz Nano as Australia works towards its net-zero goals. Find out more: https://feara...

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 29 May 2023 Sydney and Melbourne lead a bounce back in house prices after another strong weekend for auctions.  Also today: The trade minister says Beijing only weeks away from allowing barley exports  Regional job advertisements have grown three times faster than in metropolitan Australia And the US debt ceiling crisis is over, hopefully, providing relief for equity markets Find out more:...

Working Australians say they'd like an average of $99,000 per annum in retirement - compared to $68,000 p/a for those who have already retired. It means more people are planning to keep working in some capacity after retirement, according to new research from Vanguard. Daniel Shrimski, Managing Director of Vanguard Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about the study and why it's so important to talk t...

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.

27-28 May 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 26 May 2023 The government steps in to the PwC scandal as the AFP looks at criminal charges against the financial services giant.  Also today: Get set for energy price hikes of 20 to 25 per cent Why chipmaker Nvidia’s share price has surged And not even Snoop Dog can save slumping sales of wines at Treasury estates Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week is...

Art can be a fascinating investment. Stefan von Imhof, co-founder of alternative investing community fund Alts.co, gives Sean Aylmer a lesson in investing in art - from prints, to lesser known impressionists, and even buying a fraction of an artwork. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/...

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 25 May 2023 The Prime Ministers of Australia and India sign a deal bringing the two countries closer together.  Woolworths moves to bypass Mastercard and Visa when paying for groceries Netflix starts cracking down on password sharing And the COVID pandemic might be over, but globally it’s still killing one person every four minutes.  Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Affor...

As the world shifts towards net zero, Australia has the opportunity to become an energy superpower. Blair Comley, leader of EY’s Net Zero Centre and the former Head of the Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, talks to Sean Aylmer about how we do it, and what happens if we miss our chance. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

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 24 May 2023 Some of Australia’s most innovative companies lead the way in terms of share market returns, with market leader Wisetech Global hitting a record high yesterday.  Also today: Qantas forecasts a record profit The pay gap between casual workers and full time employees grows And why Joe Biden’s latest move has excited Australian companies Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How...

UniSuper is one of Australia's largest funds, investing more than $115b on behalf of 620,000 members - including a recent $1b stake in mobile towers in Europe. Sandra Lee, Head of Private Markets at UniSuper, tells Sean Aylmer about the appeal of infrastructure like mobile towers, airports, tollroads and even timber plantations. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listen...

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 23 May 2023 New rules for the Buy Now Pay Later sector to make it harder for providers and consumers.  Also today: Rare bipartisanship in parliament over the G7 and Quad meeting over the weekend  PWC scandal worsens as Treasurer Jim Chalmers describes leaks as ‘inexcusable’ And New York City is sinking Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Debt collection gives a fascinating insight into business and the economy.  Andrew Smith, CEO of ASX-listed Credit Clear, talks to Sean Aylmer about the rising number of companies asking for help collecting debts. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 22 May 2023 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spends the weekend trying to support G7 nations and the European Commission without upsetting China.  Home auctions hit a 15 month high The £162 million bill for Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral and national mourning And the fifth wave of COVID set to hit Australia Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...