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Listener Bryan asks: Instead of the reserve bank varying interest rates why not scrap that and vary GST accordingly? Yes it would be tricky to navigate initially, but once implemented would be smooth. Look at petrol prices. They go up and down all the time and no one riots. Doing this everyone is affected not just people with loans. Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer listener q...

Tuesday 23 July 2024 Donors pour tens of millions of dollars into the Democrat’s campaign for the White House as vice-President Kamala Harris firms as the person to take on Donald Trump.   Woodside buys a US LNG group for nearly $2 billion The number of Australians accessing the government’s reverse mortgage-style product surges And the government pushes for more female representation on peak spor...

Two of the best retailers in the country are Bunnings and Kmart - and they're both owned by the same company, Wesfarmers. Gaurav Sodhi, deputy head of research at Intelligent Investor, talks to Sean Aylmer about the remarkable growth of Bunnings and Kmart, and when it's time to sell a stock like Wesfarmers. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investm...

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. ASX200 pares losses Iron ore, copper fall South32 tumbles Virgin cuts Japan route IT outage compensation unlikely Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 22 July 2024 Joe Biden drops out of the US presidential race. And more, including: How Australia has changed over the last century, according to the ABS It could take weeks or months to fully recover from Friday’s massive IT outage And an anti-ageing drug may be on the horizon Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - an honest look at money in a relationship. Get the...

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 ASX 200 surged past the 8000 point mark last week, with some economists optimistic of further gains with the prospect of lower interest rates globally. But will there be a correction? Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Economics and Chief Economist at AMP warns of the risk around valuations and geopolitics. This is general information only and you should seek professional advice bef...

Guest: Entrepreneur Sam Wood Original publication date: June 19, 2020 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks with Sam Wood, owner of 28 By Sam Wood, about the growth of his fitness and nutrition business, his family, and his tips for young entrepreneurs. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with our resident economist Stephen Koukoulas 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 closes week flat Trumps accepts nomination Windows crashes Lifefstyle shares tumble Netflix earnings jump Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 19 July 2024 Job spike triggers fear of interest rate rise. And more, including: Fortescue dumps hydrogen targets 150 million year old stegosaurus sells at auction Domino’s share price falls Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - an honest look at money in a relationship. Get the episode from APPLE , SPOTIFY , or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Find out more: http...

Even in the midst of the cost of living crisis, investors are apparently choosing to cut back in other areas, rather than limit the amount they’re saving or investing. Jon Howie, CEO of online investment platform Stake, talks to Sean Aylmer about research showing the impact of low wages growth and high inflation on investors - including the sectors investors are targeting in the next 12 months. Th...

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 Jobs surge Tech tumbles on Wall St Glue stores to close ZIP pushes into US Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Russell asks: Where does all the extra interest go? With interest rates up, and the cost of lending higher, who's the ultimate beneficiary of higher rates? 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://fearandgre...

Thursday 18 July 2024 External administrator to clean out CFMEU. And more, including: Rudd calls for “chill” should Trump win the US election Another strong year for super funds Mum & Dad investors cut holding in Big 4 banks Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - an honest look at money in a relationship. Get the episode from APPLE , SPOTIFY , or anywhere you listen t...

The 2024 financial year proved a good one for superannuation funds with the median growth fund - which has between 61 and 80 per cent of funds in growth assets - returning 9.1 percent, That is about the same as the previous year, and well above the target for most super funds. It is the 13th positive return in 15 years, but can it continue? Mano Mohankumar, Chant West Senior Investment Research Ma...

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 Wall Street runs Australia’s a food superpower BHP hunts copper Investments banks are back Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 17 July 2024 Thirty-nine year old JD Vance become Trump’s running mate And more, including: Rio Tinto’s African iron ore project The price of cotton tumbles And CSL to provide avian flu vaccinations Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - an honest look at money in a relationship. Get the episode from APPLE , SPOTIFY , or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Find out...

Local markets surged to a record high early this week, with the S&P/ASX200 hitting the 8000 mark. This comes off the back of weaker than expected US inflation data. The gains are the latest in what has been a fruitful run over the past few months. ASX investors mostly have the big four bank stocks to thank for this latest peak. All four of the big banks, Commonwealth, ANZ, National Australia B...

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 drops below 8,000 points Droneshield tumbles BlackRock booms Nuclear won’t work Oil drilling accelerates Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Sally asks:  I’d love to hear a simple explanation of how the NEM works. That’s the national electricity market. What’s the criteria to participate? How does the pricing work? Which state has the lowest prices?   Join Sean Aylmer & Julian King as they answer listener questions. If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch via our website , LinkedIn , Instagram...

Tuesday 16 July 2024 The Australia share market hits 8000 points. And more, including: Banks forced to refund vulnerable customers President Joe Biden call for calm And the US rental car sector dumps EVs Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO pay levels have decreased in many of Australia’s listed companies, but bonus payments have become the norm, new research from the Australia Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) shows. The study reveals that over the past year, a CEO is more likely to lose their job than their bonus. In FY23, only two ASX100 CEOs received zero bonus. Ed John is the Executive Manager, Stewardship at ACSI. ...

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. Tech powers bourse Democracy is precious New money-laundering rules PM flags CFMEU action China growth slows Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 15 July 2024 The fallout from the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. And more, including: The ASX200 hitting record highs Australia’s highest paid CEOs And the winter months put a dent house sales Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.