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Monday 1 May 2023 A big week for the economy kicks off strongly with another robust weekend for house auctions.  Also today: The federal budget is just a week away, and it looks like it will focus on cost-of-living pressures, while also receiving a major tax boost.  Telstra’s mobile phone plans are set to rise by up to 20 per cent And Facebook remains the social media platform of choice in Austral...

Many investors are drawn to high-dividend stocks. But Roger Montgomery , Founder and Chief Investment Officer of  Montgomery Investment Management , tells Sean Aylmer why those investors may be looking at it the wrong way. This is general information only, and you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/liste...

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.

29-30 April 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 28th April 2023 The federal government set to overhaul skilled immigration policies as it steps up the push to attract global talent.  Also today: Iconic vitamins company Blackmores agrees to be sold to Japanese beverage giant, Kirin  The $200 billion Future Fund changes the way it invests money  Britain’s competition watchdog blocks Microsoft’s $US69 billion bid for Activision Blizzard Fin...

Commercial property agents are reporting a recent surge of interest from retail investors. Every six weeks, Burgess Rawson holds a portfolio auction, where they sell everything from fast food restaurants and service stations, to car dealerships and childcare centres. Ingrid Filmer, CEO of Burgess Rawson, tells Sean Aylmer why she believes mum and dad investors are shifting away from residential pr...

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 27th April 2023 A lower than expected inflation reading raises hopes of no more interest rate rises.  Also today: The federal government backs down on caps on gas prices  Microsoft and Alphabet results impress investors And the latest moon landing ends in a crash Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week is all about the superannuation gap between men and wo...

Yesterday's inflation data was a vital set of figures for the economy. Commonwealth Bank’s Head of Australian Economics Gareth Aird talks to Sean Aylmer about what the CPI data means for the Reserve Bank and whether we'll see another interest rate rise. 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 26th April 2023 A big day for the economy with Bureau of Statistics figures set to determine whether the Reserve Bank hikes interest rates again.  Tradies and post-grads are happier, and earn more, than everyone else.  Australians will soon be able to renew their passports online through myGov And Twitter’s blue-tick reappears on accounts of famous people, even if they’re no longer alive...

Listeners to Fear and Greed will have heard us mention Amazon Alexa many times - it's one of the easiest ways to listen to the podcast.  Kate Burleigh, country manager for Amazon Alexa Australia and New Zealand, speaks to Sean Aylmer about why smart speakers are rising in popularity for Australian businesses, and how they can make better use of the technology. Amazon Alexa is a supporter of Fear a...

Tuesday 25th April 2023 The federal government announces a major overhaul of Australia’s defence priorities, including the need for long range strike weapons. But it will be costly.  Also today: Westpac, Australia’s second largest home lender, calls an end to the slump in house prices  InvoCare’s share price falls after private equity group withdraws $1.8b proposal And why nine million Chinese tra...

Anybody who has visited Gallipoli will tell you what a moving experience it is. War historian Mat McLachlan has been there many times, taking travellers on tours of Gallipoli and other locations where Australians have fought. Mat - founder of Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours - talks to Sean Aylmer about the significance of Anzac Day, and the emotional impact of visiting the locations where our sold...

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Monday 24th April 2023 Australia makes it easier for New Zealanders to become citizens ahead of Anzac Day.  Also today: The race is on to replace Alan Joyce at Qantas.  BHP cuts production targets for Australian nickel & Chilean copper mines And the boss of Google parent Alphabet, receives an annual remuneration of around $340 million Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio....

There have been some good signs lately for the housing market - decent auction clearance rates, a pause on interest rate rises, and prices seeming to stabilise in capital city markets. Warren Hogan, former Chief Economist at ANZ, now economic adviser to Halo Technologies, tells Sean Aylmer why he believe it'll just be temporary reprieve before the market continues to fall. Find out more: https://f...

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.

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. Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week is all about ways to get the grocery bill under control. Get it from   APPLE ,   SPOTIFY , or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystud...

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 21st April 2023 The Reserve Bank gets set for an overhaul after a major review finds some serious challenges at the central bank.  Also today: The competition regulator blocks Qantas’ bid for a FIFO challenger Rio Tinto’s Australian iron ore division records its best-ever start to a year And Elon Musk says he’s about to cut the price of Teslas again Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How...

The statistics are pretty frightening: many women are retiring with superannuation balances that are a fraction of their male colleagues. And in some cases, it's leading to homelessness later in life. Sean Aylmer speaks to  Canna Campbell , financial planner and host of  How Do They Afford That , about what needs to be done to close the gender gap in super. The information in this podcast is gener...

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 20th April 2023 Some of Australia’s biggest companies announce job losses, and face fines for underpayment of staff.  Also today: The federal government introduces new rules to force car makers to reduce emissions Net zero forecast to need up to $9 trillion in infrastructure spending by 2060 And there’s finally some good news on air fares Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They...