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Wednesday 9 October 2024 Finally sentiment is starting to rise with consumers increasingly confident about the economic outlook.  1215 Australians and family members have now been assisted by the government to leave Lebanon Android outdoes Apple in smartphone sales in Australia And one of the biggest hurricanes ever to hit Florida is due to make landfall tonight Plus don’t miss the latest episode...

WiseTech Global has been a real darling of the local stock market, with the share price of the tracking company surging on strong growth projections. Dushko Bajic, Head of Australian Equities Growth at First Sentier Investors, talks to Sean Aylmer about the story behind WiseTech, as well as other local tech successes Pro Medicus and Xero. This is general information only, and you should seek profe...

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. ASX closes down China outlook deteriorates PM forced to apologize Rate options open Beijing travel restrictions Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Darren asks: If a government needs - for example - $100 million to run, what difference does it make how it receives its income? What are the benefits to the economy of tax reform? Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer listener questions. If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch via our website , LinkedIn , Instagram or Facebook ! Find out more...

  Tuesday 8 October 2024 Rio Tinto is in talks to spend up to $9 billion on a major lithium miner.  And more, including: The share market closes at a near record high The auction clearance rate falls to its lowest level in almost two years And an unused Sydney mansion sells for around $130 million Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Gre...

Australia has a problem with young men. There's a growing number of disengaged young males who are considered to be in the NEET cohort - Not in Employment, Education, or Training. And this has major implications for the workforce, for skills, for relationships and for society more broadly. Demographer Simon Kuestenmacher, co-founder of the Demographics Group, talks to Sean Aylmer about the role of...

Monday 7 October 2024 The Australian IPO market struggles with listings at their weakest in 15 years.  And more, including: Pro-Palestinian rallies in Melbourne and Sydney over the weekend remain peaceful Qantas rolls out new in-flight dining And Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg becomes the world’s second richest person  Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and...

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.

Australian ETF assets sailed past the $200 billion mark earlier this year, with investors particularly drawn to index-tracking ETFs. But what role do they play in an investment portfolio? What are some of the mistakes investors make? And how can investors use ETFs to make the most of trends like the AI boom? Sean Aylmer talks to Adam DeSanctis, the Head of ETF Capital Markets at  Vanguard Australi...

Guest: Peter Freedman, founder of RODE Microphones Original publication date: 26 February 2021 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Peter Freedman, founder of RODE Microphones.  Peter tells the incredible story of his success, and why he's now giving back to the community through extraordinarily generous acts. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang adjudicating. 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. Miners lead market lower Oil prices jump AFP warn on rallies Musk loses court battle Mega port strike is over Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Bill asks:  We keep hearing that productivity is the saving grace for the economy. Is that true? Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer listener questions. If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch via our  website ,  LinkedIn ,  Instagram  or  Facebook ! Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Friday 4 October 2024 The International Monetary Fund warns against too much government spending and supports higher interest rates in Australia.  And more, including: The development of a hydrogen energy sector in Australia takes a hit  OpenAI, the start-up behind ChatGPT, raises capital valuing it at $US157 billion And get ready for more ads on your streaming service Plus don’t miss the new epis...

After the steepest and longest rental surge in history, annual rent rises for houses have hit multi-year lows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Dr Nicola Powell, Domain’s Chief of Research and Economics, talks to Sean about Domain's new Rent Report, and answers the question: is the rental boom over? Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

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. ASX closes flat No Oct 7 rallies SPC to join ASX Namoi shares shock Tesla sales rise Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 3 October 2024 The rental boom in Australia might be over with rent increases across most capital cities stalling.  New rules begin today for the NDIS  Morgan Stanley lists companies with excess franking credit balance - which may mean special dividends on the way And vintage shopping surges, so much so that major retailers are selling their own second hand clothes Plus don’t miss the new...

Renovating is expensive - but some rooms offer better bang for their buck. Here's how much you should look to spend, depending on whether you're renovating to sell, renovating to keep as an investment, or renovating to live in. Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson go through some of the tips to maximise the value in your property, and avoid overc...

Legislation before parliament will reduce tax concessions for people with more than $3 million in superannuation. Mary Delahunty, CEO of the Association of Superannuation Funds Australia, tells Sean Aylmer why the new changes present the perfect opportunity to make super fairer for all. ASFA is a supporter of Fear & Greed Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener...

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. ASX closes flat Louis Dreyfus wins Namoi ANZ loses case Samsung cuts staff Vance beats Waltz Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 2 October 2024 Qatar Airways will buy 25 per cent of Virgin, shaking up competition in international routes.  The federal government is working to evacuate Australians in Lebanon as the conflict in the region escalates Early warm weather sparks a jump in retail trade figures And the latest radio ratings show a big shift in the audio world Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They...

'The great rotation' last week saw investors shift out of bank stocks and into miners. So what happens now? Nathan Zaia, bank analyst at Morningstar, talks to Sean Aylmer about the outlook for banks, particularly as interest rates start to head down, and competition in the home lending market heats up. This is general information only and you should seek professional advice before making investmen...

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. ASX closes lower More US rate cuts coming REA drops UK bid Racism at the ABC Sigma concessions Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Charlie asks: Hi Sean and Michael, love the show. Why is it that the Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock says that interest rates won’t fall until at least next year, yet financial markets and some economists don’t believe her? They say rates will fall this year. Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer listener questions. If you have your own question for Ask Fear & G...

Tuesday 1 October 2024 House price growth in several major cities, including Melbourne, has stalled as the market cools on the back of ongoing high interest rates. Also today: The local share market hits another record level Aussie CEOs believe work from home will be over within three years And the Japanese gym franchise offering teeth whitening, manicure equipment and photo booths New podcast ale...