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Wednesday 20 March 2024 The Reserve Bank doesn’t shift on interest rates but drops its bias towards a rate hike.  Plus plenty more, including: Households to get cheaper electricity from 1 July AGL employees may lose bonuses if they don’t work from the office 3 days a week Tech giant Nvidia unveils a super chip that computes four times faster than what’s currently on offer Plus don’t miss the lates...

This week the Reserve Bank board left interest rates on hold - which was widely expected. But plenty came out of the meeting beyond that one decision. Gareth Aird, Head of Australian Economics at Commonwealth Bank, talks to Sean Aylmer about when the next interest rate move will be, what the RBA Governor thinks about inflation, and what will happen with unemployment this week. Find out more: https...

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, energy leads market higher BoJ hikes rates Directors rebuff Boral bid Kathmandu sales tumble Telco wars Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 19 March 2024 The federal government under fire over immigration policy and China.  Also today: Uber agrees to a massive payout for local taxi drivers Reserve Bank board’s interest rate decision to be announced this afternoon And this weekend’s Formula 1 Grand Prix in Melbourne set to smash records Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? It’s all about parental leave...

As iron ore prices come down to around $US100 per tonne, all eyes are on China and the demand for Australia's exports.  Vivek Dhar, Director of Mining and Energy Commodities Research at Commonwealth Bank, talks to Sean Aylmer about Chinese demand and what it all means for Australia's economy and our big miners. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

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 flat Bonds yields rise ahead of RBA Megan threatens mining Radio wars escalate Israel PM warns allies Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 18 March 2024 The Reserve Bank meets this week as inflation pressures pick up both globally and locally.  Also today: Iron prices tumble below $US100 a tonne.  High clearance rate in the second busiest auction week of the year And Donald Trump hits the campaign trail warning that democracy will end in the US if he isn’t elected Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?...

Wall Street has been running hard lately - but how long can it last? Geoff Wilson, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of  Wilson Asset Management , joins Sean Aylmer from New York to give his take on the outlook, the risks, and the opportunities he's seeing. This is general information only, and you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions. Find out more: https://feara...

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: Adam Linforth, Chief Smuggler at Budgy Smuggler Original air date: August 27, 2021 It's the Aussie business doing things differently and enjoying every step of the process. Budgy Smuggler started as a joke among mates back in 2005 but has now built a cult following. Chief Smuggler Adam Linforth (that's really his job title) tells Sean Aylmer how they did it. Find out more: https://fearandgr...

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. Lithium, miners lead bourse lower Pay hike for aged care workers Bitcoin “founder” no longer Tabcorp CEO quits Richest Aussies Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 15 March 2024 The federal government warns of budget pressures on the back of higher unemployment and falling commodity prices. Also today: China’s top diplomat to visit Australia next week Facebook owner Meta fights back against legacy media companies in Australia And why dating apps are losing money  Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? It’s all about parental le...

The List: Australia’s Richest 250 has been released by The Australian today, and this year, there are a few new names, and some fascinating stories to go with them. John Stensholt, Editor of The List, talks to Sean Aylmer about Australia’s millionaires and billionaires - and what happens when he calls them to confirm their wealth. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/list...

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 down, miners up Miner dies in accident Myer gets exec chair US looks to ban TikTok 2023 surprising year for warming Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 14 March 2024 Unions call for work-from-home rights while employers want greater flexibility in hours worked.  Also today: Beijing recommends dropping tariffs on wine exports Qantas set to overhaul its frequent flyer program (BONUS - Here is the How Do They Afford That episode on how to get better value out of your points) And Taylor Swift can do many things, but she can’t save the Austra...

Could 2024 be the year of the small cap? This investor thinks so - as long as you're prepared to look beyond Australia. Chris Wallis, CEO and CIO of fund manager Vaughan Nelson, talks to Sean Aylmer about where he sees the opportunities, why he avoids biotech companies, and what the US election means for small caps. This is general information only, and you should seek professional advice before m...

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. BHP hits low S&P500 closes at record Giles under pressure KPMG sack staff It’s official: Biden v Trump Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 13 March 2024 The federal government’s first climate risk assessment paints an ugly picture for Australia’s future.  Bitcoin surges again, hitting an all-time high The government considers asking richer, older Australians to pay more for aged care Problems mount for aircraft manufacturer Boeing Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? It’s all about parental leave a...

As house prices soar, essential workers like police, teachers and nurses are feeling the pressure - partly because of salary, and partly because they need to live near their place of work. Too often this means they're priced out of the local market, and end up either renting, sharing accommodation or enduring very long commutes. Tim Buskens, CEO of Hope Housing, explains to Sean Aylmer how the sha...

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 flat Alcoa gets nod for Alumina deal Biz conditions lift PM’s $4b indigenous housing plan Biden’s $US7.3 trillion budget Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 12 March 2024 Some of the country’s most senior CEOs are taking on Apple, Meta and Google, calling for more regulation.  The big miners and the banks lead a tumble on the share market  Petrol prices soar, with a huge disparity across the country And claims an official photo of the Princess of Wales has been doctored by the Palace Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford Tha...

Equity markets have been on a tear lately, before a sharp fall yesterday. But at the same time, gold has been soaring, along with Bitcoin - which are at opposite ends of the risk spectrum. Dr Shane Oliver, AMP’s chief economist and Head of Investment Strategy, talks to Sean Aylmer about the movements in markets, why gold and Bitcoin are both booming, and how investors might think about crypto. Rem...

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, banks lead market lower Chalmers drops ‘nuisance’ taxes ETFs boom Biden gets no credit Oppenheimer wins big Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 11 March 2024 Global equity markets hit new highs as confidence grows about avoiding a global recession.  Also today: Value of industrial property now in line with the office sector A civil war looms in the car industry And the cost of not having women in the workforce Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? It’s all about how to stop problem gambling from destroying...