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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 19 May 2022 People’s spending power tumbles as wages growth disappoints Also today: Two days to go in the election campaign and the polls narrow.  Andrew Forrest returns to run the Fortescue Metals Group’s iron ore business for the first time since 2005. And we’ll tell you about the family who lost $US19 billion in just a few hours. Find out more: https://fearandgre...

Yesterday's wages data came in slightly below expectations. What's it all mean for interest rates, for inflation, for the cost of living and the election? Barrenjoey Chief Economist Jo Masters talks to Sean Aylmer about real wages and what we can expect in the near future. 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 18 May 2022 The Reserve Bank says there’s several rate rises in the pipeline as one of the country’s biggest lenders warns of falling property prices.  Also today: The federal coalition and Labor stoush over who can best manage the economy.  Microsoft employees to benefit from tech jobs boom And Japan opens the door, slightly, to Australian travellers. Find out more...

Australia is in the middle of a small business boom, with $370 billion in value forecast to be added to the Australian economy over the next decade. Joseph Lyons, Managing Director of Xero for Australia and Asia, talks to Sean Aylmer about why conditions are right for this boom, which sectors are primed for growth, and what it all means for employment. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ S...

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Tuesday 17 May 2022 Private equity considers a $20 billion bid for one of the oldest listed companies on the ASX.  Also today: Housing takes centre stage as the political leaders criss-cross the country ahead of Saturday’s poll.  The Tax Office set to crackdown on property and crypto investors.   And Shanghai prepares for a staged reopening Find out more: https://fearandg...

Cannabis is big business, and is getting bigger as regulations ease around the world. A decade ago Bruce Linton founded Canopy Growth, which became the world's largest listed cannabis company. He's now a director of ASX-listed company Creso Pharma, and talks to Sean about the future of the cannabis industry. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

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 16 May 2022 Prime Minister Scott Morrison launches the coalition re-election bid with housing and the cost-of-living taking centre stage.  Also today: A big rally in global share markets augurs well for the ASX Regulators pressure for greater governance around crypto-currencies And Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover is on hold Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio....

The Aussie dollar’s had a turbulent couple of weeks, tossed around by inflation data and interest rate decisions here and overseas. Tony Sycamore, Senior Market Analyst at City Index, talks to Sean Aylmer about what's driving the fluctuations, and what's in store for the AUD. This is general information only, and you should speak to a professional advisor before making investment decisions....

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.

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14-15 May 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.

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Friday 13 May 2022 Commonwealth Bank outlines a bumper profit but has a warning for home borrowers.  Also today: The ASX falls to three-month lows as tech stocks tumble  Cryptocurrencies collapse And Disney Plus makes inroads against Netflix in the ultra-competitive streaming world Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Superyachts are from another world altogether: after all, these vessels can be worth hundreds of millions of dollars.  Brendan O'Shannassy is a superyacht captain, having been in command of some of the most famous and expensive vessels on earth. He talks to Sean Aylmer about life on board a superyacht, the leadership lessons he's learnt, and the huge opportunities for Australians in this fasc...

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 May 12 2022 The political leaders square off in the third and final debate as cost-of-living pressures take centre stage.  Also today: Consumer sentiment tumbles as interest rates rise CSL’s court win that might allow Mexicans to give blood in the US After 450 million sales over 20 years, Apple is pulling the plug on iPods Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystu...

There's a big push by the US to shore up supplies of rare earths - guaranteeing production of things like batteries, and reducing reliance on China. Chris Gibbs, CEO of American Rare Earths, tells Sean Aylmer about their two major projects in Wyoming and Arizona - and why the west is playing catch-up to China. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

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 May 11 2022 Businesses and households are confident and spending, even though the share market is tumbling.  Also today: A major deal between a gig economy company and a union.  Bad news for households: wholesale gas prices are rising fast And an Andy Warhol silkscreen of Marilyn Munro sells for a record $US195 million. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio...

The four major banks had headline cash earnings of $14.4 billion in the last half year. But as interest rates start to rise, what should we expect from the sector? Tim Dring, Oceania Banking and Capital Markets Leader at EY, talks to Sean Aylmer about the results and the outlook for the banks. 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.