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Sean Aylmer speaks to Alexander Hassall, co-founder and CEO of Your Financial Wellness, about the number of Australians under financial stress, and the impact the pandemic has had on them. 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.

Wednesday 4th August 2021  The Reserve Bank ups its economic growth forecasts, confident that the market will rebound once lockdowns end. Also today: The government explains why 60 per cent is the magic figure for vaccinations. Crown Resorts face an uncertain future as the Victorian Royal Commission ends.  And why pay phones – yes they still exist - are going to become free.  ...

Sean Aylmer speaks to David Bassanese, Chief Economist at BetaShares about the Reserve Bank board meeting yesterday, and what it says about the state of the economy.  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.

Tuesday 3rd August 2021  US payments system group Square is set to buy Afterpay for $39 billion in the biggest ever deal on the ASX.  Also today: Santos and Oil Search to merge creating a new giant of the oil and gas sector. NSW and Queensland remain in the grip of the COVID crisis. And house prices jump 16 per cent in 12 months – the most in 17 years. Find out more: https://fearan...

Sean Aylmer speaks to Paul Monnington, Managing Director of WPay - the payments division of Woolworths - about being the fifth largest processor of payments behind the big four banks, and the role of the business within the broader Woolworths Group.  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.

Monday 2nd August 2021  Earnings season kicks off this week with the resources, financial services and media companies tipped to star.  Also today: Queensland goes into lockdown and NSW COVID cases surge. NAB rewards shareholders with a massive buyback. And carbon farming is becoming a lucrative business in Australia. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listene...

Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Lee Finniear, CEO of Li-S Energy - a company working on the holy grail of battery technology.  Li-S Energy is due to list on the ASX this month in an IPO that could see it valued at more than half a billion dollars. 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.

Adam Lang talks to Andrew Hunter, Chief Executive of CPA Australia, about the need to support businesses as they emerge from COVID-19 lockdowns. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 31 July 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 for...

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.

Hundreds of thousands of job losses are forecast as NSW calls in the army to help enforce the Sydney lockdown.  Also today: Macquarie Bank says it’s building up a bank of tens of billions of dollars to go shopping. The share prices of the three big miners all hit new records. And second-hand car prices up one-third over the past year, with more to come. Find out more: https://fearandgre...

Sean Aylmer speaks to Ben Walker, founder and CEO of Shopper.  The company has had extraordinary growth in recent years, fuelled by the data and technology in their digital billboards. 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 29th July 2021  Inflation rears its ugly head as petrol and childcare costs trigger a surge in prices. But interest rates still won’t rise for some time yet.  Also today: NSW lockdown extends although construction workers and tradies get a carve out. Rio Tinto announces a bonanza dividend.  And Spark Infrastructure receives a $5.2 billion offer. Find out more: https:/...

Sean Aylmer speaks to Alastair Doak, Marketing Director for Mazda Australia, about the global shift towards electric vehicles. Mazda is a supporter of Fear and Greed. 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.

Wednesday 28th July 2021  The ASX hits a new record as investors look beyond the COVID crisis, confident in the global economic recovery. Also today: NSW to spend at least another four weeks in lockdown. The Commonwealth Bank boss hits out at Apple. And BlueScope Steel reaches its highest share price in 13 years as demand and prices soar. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnyst...

Sean Aylmer speaks to Bill Bovingdon, Chief Investment Officer at Altius Asset Management (part of Australian Unity), about the Green Bond Fund and how green investing works. 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.

Tuesday 27th July 2021  NAB forecasts a massive surge in house prices for the rest of this year as Labor drops its opposition to negative gearing.  Also today: NSW heading for more restrictions as COVID cases keep rising.  BHP takes a big step towards super charging its potash business. And Zip Co accuses the banks of forcing customers to quit the buy now, pay later business. Find o...

Sean Aylmer speaks to Sonja Stewart, CEO of the Law Society of NSW. Women now make up the majority of lawyers in every Australian state and territory.  Why has the profession been so successful at improving representation, and what can the business community learn? Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.