FEAR & GREED | Business News

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 18 July 2022 ANZ is set to buy Suncorp’s bank assets in the biggest financial services deals in more than a decade.  Also today: Only three balanced superannuation funds made money last year  Increasingly dire warnings about the incoming COVID wave And the world is running out of Dijon mustard Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's so much volatility in equities, currencies and crypto, and with inflation and interest rates rising the bond market is getting a lot of attention. Dr Christian Baylis, founder and Chief Investment Officer at Fortlake Asset Management, talks to Sean Aylmer about fixed income investments, the importance of trust and confidence in currencies, and why the Ukraine crisis has challenged the idea...

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.

Should Sean Aylmer be able to claim a visit to the Gold Coast as 'life leave'? The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - tackle the big issues in the world of business. If you enjoy Safeword, you can get it in its own feed every Thursday - three days early! Get it free here: APPLE: https://apple.co/3vbFNvW SPOTIFY:  https://spoti.fi/3rmHyFl   Find out more: https://fe...

16-17 July 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 15 July 2022 Australia’s unemployment rate hits 3.5 per cent, a 48 year low, putting more pressure on the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates.  Also today: A major blow for the crypto space Australia cosies up to Pacific Island nations And a lack of bees could trigger food shortages Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It might be a cliche, but these days dogs are really part of the family. We're spending a lot more on them, with new companies now meeting the demands of customers who want more for their pets. Craig Silbery is the co-founder and CEO of Ilume - a tech company producing gourmet meals for dogs. He talks to Sean about the enormous potential of the market, and our shifting attitudes to feeding animals...

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 14 July 2022 ANZ set to bid $4.5 billion for MYOB, setting up a battle in the small business sector Also today: Government warns millions could catch COVID in coming weeks New figures show that CEOs are earning more than ever And there’s a crisis at Bunnings – the cost of a sausage sandwich is about to rise. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Interest rates have now risen three months in a row, and mortgage holders customers are feeling the pressure. But at the same time, household savings have soared to record levels during the pandemic. Rachel Slade, Group Executive of Personal Banking at National Australia Bank, talks to Sean Aylmer about how customer behaviour has changed during COVID, and what rising rates mean for borrowers and s...

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 13 July 2022 The party is over for the BNPL industry after the collapse of a highly anticipated merger Also today: Consumer confidence tumbles yet again, down eight months in a row A new COVID mask warning as case numbers climb And one of Australia’s richest people buys an island Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the biggest stories in recent weeks has been the shift in commodity prices. In many cases the record prices we saw for hard and soft commodities reversed, with traders worried about recessions in the US and Europe and China not hitting its growth targets. Oil, copper, gold, silver, natural gas, palm oil, lumber - they’ve all come down, some more sharply than others. The big exception is coa...

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 12 July 2022 PM AA announces a major jobs summit aimed at improving productivity, and helping get more women into the workforce.  Also today: JB HiFi, Block and Flight Centre named as favourites of short sellers – and that’s bad news Hungry Jack’s takes on McCafe   And the $250m apartment in a building that creaks in the wind Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/l...

The soaring property market in the last couple of years has seen more people locked out - not because they can't service a loan, but because deposits are rising faster than they can save. Rent to buy is one option, government assistance schemes are another - but what about the shared equity booster? Robbie Baskin, co-founder and Chief Risk Officer at FrontYa, talks to Sean Aylmer about this new wa...

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 11 July 2022 China and Australia take steps to mend the bilateral relationship.  Also today: Wholesale electricity prices skyrocket Some relief for the housing market And Elon Musk drops his plan to buy Twitter Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With inflation building and interest rates climbing, retail shares - particularly discretionary retail shares - have broadly sold off across the last six months. So where’s the sector going? Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, talks to Sean Aylmer about whether investors are starting to look at retail again. This is general information only. You should speak to a professional advis...

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.

9-10 July 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 8 July 2022 COVID rears again in Australia, putting pressure on the health system and potentially the economy.  Also today: The federal government works to improve relations with Beijing.  The Crown CEO’s $12 million year And for the first time in 13 years, Australia exports more coal than iron ore. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...