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Australia is still in the midst of a housing crisis. House prices have risen for 15 consecutive months. Rents are soaring. Demand is outstripping supply. Alan Greenstein is the CEO and co-founder of Zagga, an Australian boutique investment manager and non-bank lender. He talks to Sean about the potential for private credit to make a difference to the housing crisis. This is general information onl...

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. Namoi bid heats up PM, China spat Goodman upgrade MyHealth unhealthy $556m to map Australia Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 8 May 2024 The Reserve Bank ups its inflation forecasts and interest rates are set to stay on hold for the foreseeable future.  And more, including: ANZ joins the buyback club The likelihood of Bonza flying again diminishes And Donald Trump threatened with gaol at his hush money trial Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s a guide to FIRE - financi...

Yesterday the Reserve Bank left interest rates on hold, but significantly revised its inflation forecast. Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis takes Sean Aylmer through what it means for rate cuts - and gives her take on the 'new' Reserve Bank, having been the Assistant Governor of the RBA until late last year. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

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 ANZ profits tumbles CCS out of favour Namoi bidding heats up Israel rejects ceasefire Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 7 May 2024 Qantas agrees it misled passengers and will pay $120 million in fines and reparations for customers.  And more, including: Concerns rise about next week’s Budget and its impact on inflation Westpac announces a slump in profits  And it isn’t looking promising for movieland with cinema seat sales way below pre-COVID and no blockbuster on the horizon to help the industry Plus don’t...

Optus is getting a new CEO: Stephen Rue, current head of NBN Co, is jumping across to Australia's number two telco later this year. Paul Budde, telecommunications management and business consultant with Paul Budde Consultancy, talks to Sean Aylmer about why the appointment 'raised eyebrows', and the current challenges in the industry. 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. Westpac earnings fall Optus new boss Graincorp downgrades outlook Kogan.com queried Aussie tourists dead Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 6 May 2024 The Reserve Bank board is likely to move to a tightening bias when it meets on interest rates tomorrow.  The Federal Government announces major changes to the indexation of HECS debts New car sales surge and it’s hybrids, not EVs, that are selling fastest  And one of Australia’s largest company wipeouts ever on the ASX comes a step closer Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How...

NAB last week reported a 13% drop in first half cash profit to about $3.6 billion. A big decline - but it came after a stellar result last year. Carlos Cacho, bank analyst and Chief Economist at Jarden Australia, takes Sean Aylmer through what investors should look at as the banks report results. This is general information only and you should seek professional advice before making investment deci...

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.

Guest: Kate Morris, founder of Adore Beauty Original air date: March 30, 2021 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Kate Morris, founder of Adore Beauty, about the incredible business she started with James Height in a garage two decades ago. Kate takes Sean into the world of online retail, as well as the IPO process and what the future holds for Adore Beauty. Find out more: https://fearandg...

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague 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. Banks lead the way Macquarie profit down 13pc Afterpay pays Uni protests Apple shares rise Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 3 May 2024 National Australia Bank reports a sharp drop in profit.  And more, including: The boss of Woollies warns of tough times ahead for supermarkets Rio Tinto silent on a possible play for Anglo American And how Starbucks is suffering from the shift to instant coffee Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about buying property with a friend o...

Recently Qantas announced a major overhaul of its Frequent Flyer program, introducing Classic Plus to add about 20 million reward seats. Steve Hui, aka The Points Whisperer, is the founder of iFlyFlat. He talks Sean Aylmer through the Qantas changes - and how to get the most out of your points to fly business class. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

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 ends higher  NAB’s mixed profit result Clubs data stolen Trade surplus shrinks US rates good news Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 2 May 2024 Telstra, Woolworths and Woodside among the worst performing stocks over the past year.  And more, including: The Federal government promises money to address domestic violence Qantas is investigating a glitch with its app that allowed travellers to see the details of other passengers And we tell you about Australia’s $200 million home Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How D...

Private credit is a hot topic for investors right now. With more people considering the asset class, it's a perfect time to bust a few myths around private credit. Roger Montgomery, founder and CIO of Montgomery Investment Management, takes Sean Aylmer through his top five myths about private credit, and explains where he sees the opportunities. For more information, visit  www.montinvest.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. ASX tumbles Aussie dollar falls Foreign investor rules change Telco prices to rise NYC police storm uni Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 1 May 2024 Bonza airline goes into administration, stranding thousands of passengers.  Retail sales fall, putting pressure on the Reserve Bank around interest rates.  House prices rise for the 15th consecutive month. And David Beckham and Mark Wahlberg face off in court over an Aussie franchise Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about buyin...

Yesterday, Australia's newest airline Bonza went into voluntary administration. Went the airline first announced its plans to launch, international aviation consultant Neil Hansford said it had -at best - a 5% chance of making it. Neil talks to Sean Aylmer about the flawed business model behind Bonza. 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 ends higher BHP, Vale deal Coles sales growth slows Feds to fund quantum computer Xi heads to Europe Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 30 April 2024 The board of Star Entertainment dumps the gaming group’s chairman.  And more, including: Optus and TPG do a billion dollar deal to take on Telstra in the bush  One of the most expensive experiments in radio history has kicked off, with Sydney’s top ranking Fm show taking on Melbourne Elon Musk’s surprise trip to China pays off Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They...

Yesterday Star Entertainment Group lost its Executive Chair, as the company continues to face its second gaming inquiry in NSW. Compare that to Crown Resorts, which has now received its full licence to operate in both Victoria and NSW. Both companies had been hammered by inquiries over money laundering and organised crime. So how did Star get its response so wrong, and Crown get it so right? Sean...