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Friday 5 July 2024 Two middle-eastern energy giants reportedly looking to bid for Santos. And more, including: Finally, some relief for renters Total sales of vehicles hit a record for the first six months of the year And the UK is ready to welcome a new PM Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - a mortgage broker’s advice on preparing for another interest rate rise. Get t...

Private credit has boomed in recent years. But as it grows as an asset class, is regulation and transparency keeping up? Patrick William, co-founder and Managing Director of Rixon Capital, talks to Sean Aylmer about transparency, fees, due diligence and regulation in the private credit market. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions....

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 surges Payman quits ALP Lendlease deal knocked back Wall St hits record Hurricane Beryl hits land Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener John asks: How much of the high CPI is driven by services versus goods? I see wages still going up and up and business owners have no choice but to pass these costs on. How does that impact CPI figures? 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  o...

Thursday 4 July 2024 Some of the country’s largest superannuation funds underperformed last financial year, but the returns are still pretty good.  And more, including: Retail sales rise, but only because stores are discounting to win customers Google’s greenhouse gas emissions surge due to demand for data centres and AI And US President Joe Biden under growing pressure to not run again Plus don’t...

Ever wondered how class actions and other legal matters are funded? Some of the biggest cases are backed by litigation funders - an asset class that is really quite unique. Stuart Price, co-founder and CEO of litigation funder CASL, talks to Sean Aylmer about how litigation funding operates as an investment, but also why it's important to help level the playing field for class actions. This is gen...

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 the way Wall St hits record Approvals jump Rump sentencing delayed Tesla’s share price jumps Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 3 July 2024 The Reserve Bank warns that delays in inflation falling could trigger an interest rate rise.  And more, including: ANZ criticised for charging fees to dead customers US Supreme Court decision puts the President above the law And the Boston Celtics are up for sale… for around $US5 billion Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - a mortgage broker’s advi...

Infrastructure is more than just airports and tollroads - it's an asset class that reflects exactly what society needs to live and grow. So replacing and upgrading the 100-year-old lead pipes under New York City to cope with the population's needs may actually present an investment opportunity. Sarah Shaw, CIO and global portfolio manager at 4D Infrastructure, talks to Sean Aylmer about the opport...

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 closes lower Bendigo boss exits Labor backs PM over Payman Power prices set to jump Hurricane Beryl hits land Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Nina asks: will the tax cuts received from July 1 have an impact on inflation? 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 information.

Tuesday 2 July 2024 The dominance of the financial stocks grows on the ASX, making it more difficult for investors.  And more, including: Australia’s new Governor-General is sworn in Anglo-American’s coal mine fire may take months to extinguish And Joe Biden attempts to recover from last week’s dreadful Presidential debate  Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - should yo...

After an 'uncompelling' performance in the first debate of the election campaign, US President Joe Biden is at Camp David, reportedly considering his future. Bruce Wolpe talks to Sean Aylmer about whether Biden will continue as the Democrat candidate, how he could be replaced, and whether he can still beat Donald Trump. About Bruce Wolpe: Bruce Wolpe is a Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the United...

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 Good news for Lendlease Aged care pay hikes delayed ASIC warns banks Right win in France Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 1 July 2024 Tens of billions of dollars of tax cuts and higher superannuation contributions kick in today, at the start of the new financial year.  And more, including: The S&P/ASX200 finishes the last financial year up eight per cent with tech stocks leading the way.  Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide take the gongs for strongest house price growth.  Nike, the world’s largest sportswear com...

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.

Last financial year was a pretty good one for investors and super funds. But as we always say - we're not an investing podcast, and it pays to get good advice. It's also useful to listen to the lessons of those who've done it all before. Dr Shane Oliver, Chief Economist & Head of Investment Strategy at AMP, talks to Sean Aylmer about the nine lessons he's learnt about investing across the last...

Guest: Hon. John Sharp AM, Deputy Chair of the Rex Group Original publication date: March 11, 2021 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to the Honourable John Sharp AM, Deputy Chair of the Rex Group, about the regional airline's shift into the 'golden triangle' of Sydney-Melbourne-Brisbane. John Sharp accuses Qantas of acting like a bully by moving into regional routes unable to sustain two ai...

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. FY ends with a whimper US Presidential Debate Nine cuts jobs NDIS unsustainable IAG shares jump Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson give their take on today's US Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 28 June 2024 Bond markets price in a 40 per cent chance of an interest rate hike in August.  Qatar considers buying a stake in Virgin Australia Joe Biden and Donald Trump to square off today in first presidential debate And the case of the two NASA astronauts stuck on the International Space Station Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - should you join an investme...

It's looking increasingly likely we'll see an interest rate hike at the next RBA board meeting in August. Judo Bank economic advisor Warren Hogan, who has one of the best track records on predicting rates, explains to Sean Aylmer why the current downturn is unique - and why the Reserve Bank may be left with no choice but to keep increasing rates. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omn...

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 recovers after big fall Assange battle Job vacancies drop Lynas ramps up operations Guzman shorts Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 27 June 2024 Higher than expected inflation figures trigger talks of interest rate hikes in Australia.  Star Entertainment gets a star CEO and is paying big for him One of the country’s most iconic landmarks is up for sale And the EU goes after Microsoft over its Teams software Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - should you join an investment club? Get the epi...