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It’s never been easier for Australian investors to access international markets. But with those markets being battered by rising interest rates and other global factors, it’s been a pretty wild ride at times. So as 2022 draws to a close, what should investors be looking for - and what does 2023 have in store? Catriona Burns, Lead Portfolio Manager at WAM Global, talks to Sean Aylmer from New York,...

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 December 2022 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, it’s all about affording Christmas. Find it on APPLE , SPOTIFY , or anywhere you listen to podcasts Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.c...

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Friday 16 December 2022 The local labour market surges, keeping the unemployment rate at a 48 year low.  Also today: ANZ under fire for its stance on climate change.  Qantas promises lower airfares … but not until next March Eight people charged over a $US100 million pump and dump scheme Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about affording Christ Find...

In turbulent times, even experienced investors are turning to financial planners for advice. The Global Investor Study by Schroders, one of Europe’s largest independent investment management firms, has found that more than a third of expert or advanced investors say they’re more likely to speak to a financial advisor as interest rates rise. Sam Hallinan, CEO of Schroders Australia, talks to Sean A...

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Thursday 15 December 2022 The federal government gets the numbers to pass its controversial energy legislation.  Also today: Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe says he has no intention of quitting, and in fact wants another eight-year term  New Zealand bans cigarettes for anyone born after 1 January 2009 And Elon Musk replaced as the world’s richest person by a luxury brand guru Plus don’t miss the...

Will 2023 see property investors returning to the market? Warren Hogan is the former Chief Economist at ANZ. He's now heading up Halo Property at ASX-listed Halo Technologies, a global equities research and trade software platform. He talks to Sean Aylmer about where the opportunities are in property. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment de...

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Wednesday 14 December 2022 The corporate regulators sues directors, and former directors and management of The Star, alleging they didn’t do enough to prevent money laundering.  Also today: Consumer confidence picks up … finally Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison named as the responsible person for the robodebt debacle, which ultimately forced welfare recipients to pay dents they didn’t owe Sam...

2022 has been a wild year for cryptocurrencies, defined by volatility in the value of digital tokens, and the multi-billion-dollar collapse of FTX. But behind the scenes, a lot of work is being done to ensure there’s a future for digital assets in Australia. The Tech Council of Australia has launched a report declaring that the transition to a digital assets-based economy should be underpinned by...

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Tuesday 13 December 2022 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese starts his campaign to push through controversial coal and gas legislation, as the share price of one of the big players in the market tumbles.  Also today: Efforts to improve the gender pay gap stall Hot chips in short supply as bad weather hits Tasmanian potato growers And a breakthrough in the Holy Grail of clean energy Find out more: htt...

ASX dumping its $250 million replacement of the CHESS system has brought a lot of attention to the technology underpinning markets. One of the other players in this space is FinClear, Australia’s leading independent technology and infrastructure provider for financial market access. David Ferrall, founder and CEO of FinClear, tells Sean Aylmer how FinClear has developed FCX - Australia’s first unl...

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Monday 12 December 2022 Dire warnings about the new rules for energy producers, but the government says households and businesses can now expect cheaper electricity. Also today: A rough weekend for the housing market Thousands of Telstra customers have had their private details published online And US competition regulators want to block one of the biggest deals of the year. Find out more: https:/...

Tech is one of the more volatile sectors of the market. So what’s happened this year, who were the big winners and losers, and where are the opportunities for investors? Elise Kennedy, Vice President of Equity Research at Jarden, talks to Sean Aylmer about the year in tech. This is general information only, and you should speak to a professional advisor before making investment decisions. Find out...

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.

10-11 December 2022 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 9 December 2022 The federal government says it will underwrite $10 billion of clean energy investment to help lower prices.  Also today: Cybercrime the largest strategic challenge since WWII.  The Reserve Bank adds social media to its economic monitoring And the cost of potholes across Australia – nearly $4 billion Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it...

This week the official cash rate rose to a 10 year high, putting another dampener on house prices. But the spring selling season was already unlike any other we've seen for some time. Eliza Owen, Head of Research at CoreLogic, talks to Sean Aylmer about the year in property, and the outlook for 2023. 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 8 December 2022 The Aussie economy has one final surge, expanding at a six per cent pace, before higher interest rates start to kick in.   Also today: Andrew Forrest spends $4 billion on renewable energy, becoming a king-maker in the process The US says it will ramp up its military presence in Australia And we’ll tell you what the most googled questions were in 2022 Plus don’t miss the la...