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Australian banks have delivered pretty solid half-year results, with the four major banks reporting almost $16.8 billion in combined statutory earnings. That’s up 10.8% on the 2022 half-year results - but the headwinds are getting stronger. Doug Nixon, Oceania Banking and Capital Markets Leader at EY, talks to Sean Aylmer about the pressure on the banks, and the local impact of turmoil in the US b...

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Wednesday 10 May 2023 Treasurer Jim Chalmers outlines a budget surplus, big changes to Medicare, a bunch of cost-of-living initiatives, and good news on inflation, in his first full budget last night.  Also today: Commonwealth Bank makes $2.6 billion in just three months, as it pulls back cashbacks in the home lending market.  McDonald’s sales in Australia hit a record on the back of cups of coffe...

Last night Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the Federal Budget, delivering a surprise surplus - the first one in 15 years. At the same time, there are plenty of spending measures designed to ease cost of living pressures. But could they put more pressure on the Reserve Bank to increase interest rates? Stephen Koukoulas, the Managing Director of Market Economics and a former economic adviser to a...

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Tuesday 9 May 2023 Westpac outlines a $4 billion profit but says the best times have passed. Also today: Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers set to announce plenty of spending in tonight’s budget, but there will also be plenty of programs that have their funding cut or dropped US President Joe Biden’s approval slides to a career low And the boss of IBM admits that working from home does harm your promo...

Tonight's budget is set to have a cost of living focus, with households and businesses across the country struggling. Charles Croucher, Chief Political Editor of 9News, talks to Sean Aylmer about the politics of the budget, and assesses the Government's first year in office. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 8 May 2023 A big energy relief package set to be the centrepiece of tomorrow night’s budget.  Also today: Home buyers ignore last week’s rate rise and push auction clearance rates to their highest level in more than a year Macquarie Group pays one of its stars $57.6 million for one year’s work Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway sold billions of dollars of US shares in the first three months...

Between rising interest rates and wobbly US banks, markets have been a little unsteady lately. Matthew Kidman, principal at Centennial Asset Management, talks to Sean Aylmer about the stocks he's watching. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

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.

6-7 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.

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Friday 5 May 2023 NAB’s share price tumbles after it warns that the good times are over for banks.  Also today: The owner of Rebel, Super Cheap Auto and BCF says higher interest rates are starting to bite retailers.  Aged care workers to receive a 15% pay rise And King Charles III set to become, officially, the richest and oldest monarch to be crowned.  Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do...

Working parents face a lot of challenges, from finding family-friendly working conditions, to securing affordable childcare. Georgie Dent, journalist, author and Executive Director of The Parenthood, talks to Sean Aylmer about what the Government needs to do for Australia to become the best place in the world to be a parent. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener f...

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Thursday 4 May 2023 Banks, iron ore miners and energy companies lead a sell off on the ASX as the global economy hits local investors.  Also today: The near $6 billion Snowy Hydro project hits soft ground.  Electric vehicle sales rise from 1.1% a year ago to 8% last month And the godfather of AI quits his job at Google, worried that the growth of artificial intelligence could lead to killer robots...

Young people aged 18 to 29 are the least concerned about becoming a victim of scams or cyberattack. But they're also most likely to lose out to a scam or cyberattack. Chris Sheehan - a 27-year AFP veteran - is now Executive, Group Investigations & Fraud at NAB. He talks to Sean Aylmer about the work being done by banks, telcos and other businesses to help stamp out scams. Find out more: https:...

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Wednesday 3 May 2023 The Reserve Bank hikes interest rates sending shares tumbling and the Aussie dollar higher.  Also today: Qantas picks its Chief Financial Officer to replace the outgoing Alan Joyce.  The Federal Government announces plans to phase out vaping And the rental crisis in Australia hits record levels. Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week is about...

In some categories of household spending, mums control the vast majority of buying decisions. Christie Nicholas, founder and Managing Director of Mumpower, talks to Sean Aylmer about how brands are using marketing to more effectively engage with mums on their buying journey. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 2 May 2023 Experts call an end to the slump in the property market Also today:   Another major cyber hack emerges Both 7-Eleven and Best & Less are put up for sale The AFL gets a new boss, while Rugby Australia loses its CEO Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are varying shades of green energy, depending on a range of factors like generation source and storage. Pacific Blue - formerly Pacific Hydro - is Australia's only generator and retailer of 100% renewable energy. Sean Aylmer speaks to Domenic Capomolla, Chief Executive of Pacific Blue, about where the power comes from, and where the sector is going. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au...

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