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Aussie food manufacturer SPC has received huge praise and criticism after becoming the first non-health company to mandate staff COVID vaccinations. CEO Robert Giles explains why they made the decision, what it means for their staff, and talks more broadly about the state of manufacturing in Australia. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 2nd September 2021  Australia avoids a double dip recession as the economy expanded heading into the current lockdowns.  Also today: Victoria gives up on the idea of zero COVID cases after a surge in new infections. Housing affordability rises – yes rises – in some of the swishest suburbs in the country. And Commonwealth bank is sued for lending to oil and gas projec...

Australia has narrowly avoided a double-dip recession... for now. But with GDP almost certainly going to plummet this quarter due to lockdowns, what does the future hold for the economy? AMP Capital Chief Economist Dr Shane Oliver shares a somewhat positive outlook.  Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 1st September 2021  Earnings season ends with the share market up for an 11 th consecutive month. That hasn’t happened since 1943. Also today: Business leaders combine to ask for a way out of lockdown, as Australia accesses an extra 500,000 Pfizer doses. Fears that a slump will hit the building construction sector in coming months. And the superannuation regulator outs the wor...

There are new fintechs entering the Australian landscape all the time but this one is a little different. Instead of taking on the other digital giants, MoneyMe is going up against the big banks. Founder Clayton Howes tells Sean Aylmer how customers, retailers and even the banks themselves are getting on board. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

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Tuesday 31st August 2021  Andrew Forrest banks a $4 billion dividend cheque as Fortescue Metals doubles its profit.  Also today: Another record day of COVID cases in NSW, but the news is better in Victoria and the ACT. Crown Resorts announces a huge loss. And how pet funerals are helping Australia’s largest undertaker. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/...

Fear and Greed gives you the 101 on derivatives, and CFDs in particular. CFDs (Contract for Difference) can be confusing so Sean Aylmer spoke to Adam Smith, CEO of Saxo Markets Australia, to find out how they work, what the risks are, and whether everyday investors can get involved. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 30th August 2021  The states and federal government agree on a way to reopen economies, but it isn’t going to happen anytime soon for Victoria and NSW.  Also today: Apple takes on the Commonwealth Bank over payments. The federal government’s popularity tumbles, but the PM is still the preferred leader. And the steam comes out of the housing market, but there’s st...

Here's your report card on reporting season. Centennial Asset Management Principal Matthew Kidman runs through all the winners and losers and what to expect going ahead.   Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - dissect some of the big business stories of the week. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 28 August 2021  This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer gives his take on the week's business news, including: The biggest story The unsung story (the one trying to fly under the radar) The most remarkable story Sean's favourite story Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

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Friday 27th August 2021  Qantas announces a $2.35 billion loss but hopes to be flying overseas again by the end of the year.  Also today: NSW records more than 1,000 COVID cases in a single day, but Premier Berejiklian still announces easing of restrictions. Woolworths struggles keeping shelves stocked as COVID bites. And business investment picks up but the economy may still be heading...

It's the Aussie business doing things differently and enjoying every step of the process. Budgy Smuggler started as a joke among mates back in 2005 but has now built a cult following. Chief Smuggler Adam Linforth (that's really his job title) tells Sean Aylmer how they did it. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 26th August 2021  The two market leaders in the buy now, pay later space announce disappointing earnings, raising questions about the sector.  Also today:  A COVID vaccine passport proposal to go to the National Cabinet. One of Australia’s corporate leaders, Kerry Stokes, retires after 60 years of battles. And how to make $2.75 billion in 90 minutes. Find out more: ht...

The pandemic has been the biggest crisis since World War II, and the whole time we’ve looked to political leaders to get us through. But have they delivered?  Modern History Professor James Curran evaluates who's stepped up to the mark, who's been found wanting, and asks why nobody has delivered the speech that unites the nation. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudi...

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Wednesday 25th August 2021  Finally some good news on the COVID front with the PM forecasting travel by Christmas as vaccination rates rise. Also today: Commodity prices and equity markets jump on the back of confidence about the global economy Shopping mall owner Scentre calls rent relief programs for retailers unfair A giant US investor buys into electric vehicle charging stations in Austra...

The economic impact is worsening every day as COVID numbers grow. But a new Covid-normal is on the horizon with restrictions to ease with increasing vaccination rates. ANZ Chief Economist Richard Yetsenga discusses how the economy will respond to a future with more freedoms but an explosion in COVID cases.   Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...