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It sounds like something from the future - but US retail giant Walmart is already using drones for deliveries. And an ASX-listed drone company is supplying the tech that makes it happen. Yoav Amitai, CEO of Elsight, talks to Sean Aylmer about drones and the future of deliveries. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 7 July 2022 Industrial action across the country looms as workers fight for pay rises.  Also today: Commodity prices tumble on fears of a global recession.  The NSW floods crisis continues, with Sydney posting its wettest year on record And the big lenders lift their lending rates. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week saw the release of the first batch of data from the 2021 Census - an absolute gold mine for information about Australia, our population, who we are, what we do, and where we’ve come from. Simon Kuestenmacher, co-founder of The Demographics Group, talks to Sean Aylmer about his highlights from the Census data - and what we can learn about where we're going. Find out more: https://fearandg...

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Wednesday 6 July 2022 The Reserve Bank hikes interest rates and there’s more to come.  Also today: The flood crisis in NSW worsens, dashing hopes that fresh fruit and vege prices will fall anytime soon Stubbornly high COVID numbers prompts call for boosters And get ready for a shock when you open your end of year superannuation statement Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.c...

The Reserve Bank board increased interest rates by 50 basis points yesterday, the third increase in as many months as it attempts to bring inflation under control. AMP Senior Economist Diana Mousina talks to Sean Aylmer about how it's another major hit to consumers already dealing with skyrocketing costs. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

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Tuesday 5 July 2022 The Aussie dollar comes under pressure despite strong commodity prices… but it’s not all bad news.  Investors prepare for today’s Reserve Bank meeting where the official cash rate is expected to rise by 50 basis points.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commits more aid to Ukraine in a meeting with President Zelensky And why phone bills are set to jump Find out more: https://fea...

Global markets have had their worst first-half on record, and it’s particularly challenging for tech companies - just look at the NASDAQ. It's lost $5.4 trillion in value since the start of 2022. Locally, we’re seeing startups (including some more established players) laying off staff. So how does one of Australia's top venture capitalists view the investing and funding landscape right now? Sean A...

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Monday 4 July 2022 Global markets have their worst start to a year on record. Also today: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits wartorn Ukraine Auction clearance rates take a dive ahead of an expected interest rate hike tomorrow And Elon Musk meets the Pope Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National house prices dropped another 0.6% last month, with the drop getting steeper in some of our biggest cities. But with the Reserve Bank board widely tipped to increase interest rates again tomorrow, how far down can property prices go? Tim Lawless, Research Director for Asia Pacific at CoreLogic, talks to Adam Lang about what to expect in the property market.   Find out more: https://fearand...

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.

2-3 July 2022 Adam Lang and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with special guest Tim Burrowes adjudicating. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friday 1 July 2022 A dismal end to the financial year as the local share market disappoints. Also today: Nearly half a million job vacancies in May, with businesses crying out for workers Bitcoin dips below $US20,000 And happy 30th birthday, superannuation Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It seems extraordinary that in 2022 there are still men-only business clubs in Australia, refusing entry to women. The Club of United Business is now luring members away from the old world and into a new club environment. Daniel Hakim, the CEO and founder of the Club of United Business, talks to Adam Lang about the changing nature of business networking in Australia. Find out more: https://fearand...

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Thursday 30 June 2022 Retail sales exceed expectations, even as consumers are hit with higher prices.  Also today: The death of a neobank Anthony Albanese steps up on world stage at NATO And bombshell allegations about President Donald Trump and the January 6 protests Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leading a modern company is not an easy job - for instance, there’s a greater focus on ESG factors than ever before, and for some companies this requires a significant shift in thinking. Then there’s the challenge associated with a business as it grows - the changes to company culture through acquisition or just scaling up. Dee Fitzgerald, Executive Director at Russell Reynolds Associates, talks t...

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Wednesday 29 June 2022 Australia’s population is growing, it’s more diverse and less religious Also today: Winter COVID spike arrives, with renewed calls for boosters World leaders label a Russian missile strike a war crime The death of a billionaire who made his fortune out of sunglasses Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewdog is an international success story - a Scottish craft brewery that's spread throughout the world. So why did it choose Brisbane for its Australian base?  Brewdog's Head of Australian Operations Calvin McDonald talks about the boom in craft beer, and why Brisbane factors so heavily in Brewdog's export plans. The Brisbane Economic Development Agency is a supporter of Fear and Greed Find out m...

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