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Friday 9 August 2024 Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce has his final pay docked $9 million for a deterioration in the culture of the national carrier.  And more, including: Reserve Bank Governor Michelle Bullock says the central bank won’t hesitate to lift interest rates if necessary Monthly pace of rental growth slows to its lowest in four years And NASA might need Elon Musk’s help to get some astron...

Broadcaster Nine spent $305 million buying the rights to the five Olympics, from Paris through to Brisbane. In terms of gold medals, Paris has been our most successful Olympics ever. But has it paid off for Nine, and for the advertisers? Ben Willee, General Manager and Media Director at Spinach Advertising, talks to Sean Aylmer about Olympics broadcasts, advertising and the overall state of the ad...

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. AMP shares surge Childcare pay rise NSW orders workers back to office Transurban profit Mirvac tumbles Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Locky asks: I understand that most of the countries/economies in the world are in debt. If that’s the case, who has all of the money? If there is more debt than credit in the world, how is it reconciled? 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  ...

Thursday 8 August 2024 Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers lashes out at the Reserve Bank for the way it views the economy.  And more, including: Australia joins the US, Canada and the Philippines to undertake naval exercises sure to irritate Beijing Warehouse employee charged over alleged $600,000 Bluey coin theft And the growing industry of dog perfumes Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do Th...

Comparing global private credit with the local market is like comparing apples and oranges.  Nehemiah Richardson, CEO of  Pengana Credit , talks to Sean Aylmer about why the global market is so different - and how Australian investors can benefit from access to a global fund. Pengana Credit is a supporter of Fear & Greed This is general information only. You should seek professional advice tai...

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 higher Bitcoin rebounds Travel advisory for UK RAMS to close Harris picks VP nominee Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank makes it very clear – there are no interest rate cuts on the horizon.  Universities warn that 14,000 jobs could go Thousands of Australian travellers to be granted express entry to the US And Google is ruled to have been quashing competition, in a judgement with potentially huge ramifications for search Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - simplifying p...

Yesterday the Reserve Bank left interest rates on hold, and dashed hopes of a cut anytime soon. Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis - formerly RBA Assistant Governor - talks to Sean Aylmer about why the RBA board remains so focused on bringing inflation down, even as central banks elsewhere in the world begin to cut rates. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for...

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. Inflation still a challenge ASX closes higher Iranian ambassador under fire Woodside shares tumble Starbucks struggles Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Hayley asks: Can you please explain what it means when you say "Markets have now priced in a 60% or 75% chance of the Fed cutting rates". Particularly, I want to understand how we know that markets have priced in something and where does the % rate come from? Is it economists that provide that data or is it reflected in the futures market? I hear markets talk about it all the time "this n...

Tuesday 6 August 2024 The local share market has its worst day in four years.  And more, including: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese raises the national terrorism threat level to “probable”  The Reserve Bank board meets today, with rates expected to remain on hold And hybrid car sales in Australia surge, as EVs lose market share Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - debt...

The local share market has had its worst day in four years.  Roger Montgomery, Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Montgomery Investment Management, talks to Sean Aylmer about the reasons for the plunge, and the outlook ahead. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/...

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. Mega cap sell-off Cryptos sold-off Ramsay downgrades TPH in talks with Vocus Middle east heats up Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 5 August 2024 Global markets teeter on the edge of a major sell-off, fearing a recession.  And more, including: The federal government wants the Commonwealth Bank to counter the influence of China in the Pacific Researchers uncover a secret ingredient for wellbeing in retirement And Warren Buffet dumps billions of dollars worth of Apple shares  Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do T...

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.

Everybody's heard of compound interest - but what about compounding returns on equities?  Bruno Paulson, Managing Director of Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s international equity team, talks to Sean about the strategy, including what he looks for in companies that might fit the bill. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions. Fi...

Guest: Olympian Grant Hackett OAM Original publication date: 22 February 2023 Original description: Grant Hackett OAM is one of Australia's greatest Olympians. But in the years after swimming, he's built an impressive career in business and finance. He talks to Sean Aylmer about his role as CEO of Generation Life and about the transition from swimming, and weighs in on the Government's potential s...

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. ASX falls more than 2pc Tech leads Wall Street lower ResMed results PM no to building watchdog Airlines avoiding Israel Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 2 August 2024 Hopes of a rate cut pushes the ASX to a new record, with implications for investors and politics.   And more, including: Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers hints the government may take equity stake in Rex Weight loss miracle drugs set to flow into the Australian market And the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks to be sentenced to nearly 3,000 years jail Plus don’t miss the latest epi...

Australia is fortunate to have Medicare and affordable healthcare. So in a cost of living crisis, is health insurance one of those costs you can live without? Tim Bennett, insurance expert from comparison website Finder, talks to Sean Aylmer about the state of the health insurance industry, the importance of regulation, and why insurance still matters. This episode is supported by ahm health insur...

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 hits new high.. again Fed looks to cut rates WA job cuts Meta talks up AI Trump questions Harris’ race Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Duncan asks: Why does the government policy always seem to be at loggerheads with Productivity Commission guidance? 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 f...

Thursday 1 August 2024 Interest rate hikes are off the table after inflation shows signs of slowing.  And more, including: The housing market splits into two, with the smaller capital cities soaring as most of the rest of the country sags Rio Tinto kicks off reporting season with a bumper $9 billion half year profit And about 600 jobs are at risk following the collapse of Rex Plus don’t miss the l...