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Thursday 17th June 2021 Superannuation funds are set for big annual returns as the share market hits another record high.  Also today: Around 2.3 million workers will receive a 2.5 per cent pay rise, but some will have to wait until November to get it. A community transmitted case of COVID in NSW has triggered fears of restrictions being imposed. And zero alcohol beer takes off, as mainstream...

Sean Aylmer speaks to Courtney Brown, founder of Millennial Group and an expert on governance and cyber risk, about what boards and executives need to do to prepare for cyber attacks. 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 16th June 2021 Australia and Britain sign a free trade deal which will open up the world’s fifth largest economy to Australian farmers. Also today: The share market hits a record high, as do the stock prices of some of the largest companies on the bourse. The average house price in Sydney tops $1 million. BHP is sued for allegedly discriminating against men. Find out more: https://...

Sean Aylmer speaks to Alexandra Gartmann, CEO of Rural Bank, about lending in the agricultural sector, how farms fared during the pandemic, and the future of farming. 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 15th June 2021  The Group of Seven meeting supports Australia’s fight against China, and a free trade deal with Britain is expected to be signed later today.  Also today: Fortescue Metals wins the right to run a $100 billion project in the Republic of Congo. Macquarie Group buys into one of Italy’s biggest toll roads. And the incredible auction where five pounds was w...

Sean Aylmer speaks to Daniel Petre AO, philanthropist and founder of Airtree Ventures, about why Australians aren't very good at philanthropy - and whether an inheritance tax can encourage wealthy individuals to donate while they're still alive. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 14th June 2021 The Group of Seven met over the weekend and the big economies said they’ll keep spending to maintain economic momentum around the world. Also today: Gold stocks lead the local share market to a new high. Premier Investments, which owns Portmans, Smiggle and Just Jeans, upgrades its profit outlook. And even a long weekend can’t stop the housing market. Find out mor...

Sean Aylmer speaks to entrepreneur and Young Rich Lister Fred Schebesta about taking Finder.com.au from an Australian comparison website to a global success story. 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 speaks to Elinor Kasapidis, Senior Manager of Tax Policy at CPA Australia, about the things business owners and investors need to be doing before tax time. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 12 June 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.

Friday 11th June 2021 Overseas raiders offer $10 billion for Australian tech companies in ten days.  Also today: Australia’s new defence minister tries, without much success, to sound positive about China.  An ASX listed company jumps almost 17 per cent on takeover rumours, which it says it doesn’t know about. Victoria’s hard lockdown ends. Find out more: https://fearan...

Sean Aylmer speaks to Peter Deans, founder of risk consultancy 52 Risks and former chief risk officer at Bank of Queensland.  They talk about culture risk - what it is, and what it costs when a company gets it wrong. 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 10th June 2021 Consumer sentiment tumbles as lockdowns hit confidence, in the first piece of bad economic news in months. Also today: Queensland records a locally transmitted case of COVID-9 from a Victoria visitor. Prime Minister Scott Morrison talks up Australia’s global ambitions. And the Australian Medical Association wants a sugar tax. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au...

Michael Thompson talks to JDRF Australia Chief Executive Mike Wilson OAM about Type 1 Diabetes - a lifelong disease mostly diagnosed in children. They discuss the incredible research and developments in technology, and how COVID-19 has disrupted the efforts of many charities reliant on public donations. To donate, visit jdrf.org.au - with all donations on 10 June 2021 matched dollar for dollar. Fi...

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 9th June 2021 The Prime Minister to call for an overhaul of global trade rules as he ups the fight with China.  Also today: Business conditions hit record levels as the federal Treasurer talks up Australia’s economic outlook  The Federal police work with global agencies to smash a massive guns and drug running syndicate. And West Australia allows vaccines for younger citi...

Sean Aylmer speaks to Carlos Cacho, Chief Economist at Jarden Australia, about labour shortages and the impact on 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 8th June 2021 Four listed companies including National Australia Bank and the big casinos warned about anti-money laundering in their businesses.  Also today: Australia’s AAA rating confirmed, making it cheaper to borrow money. Job ads surge to be 40 per cent higher than a year ago. And global app Pinterest to become a shopping site. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ S...

Sean Aylmer speaks to Daniel Hynes, Senior Commodities Strategist at ANZ, about the rise in prices for oil, coal, iron ore, copper and gold - why it's happening and how long we can expect it to continue. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.