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16-17 December 2023 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & 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. Commodities lead the way higher PM praises AUKUS legislation Coal plants to close early ACCC rejects pathology deal Hamas plot in Europe foiled Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Friday 15 December 2023 The unemployment rate hits a 17 month high as people flood the jobs market.  Also today: The US asks Australia for help in the middle east James Packer builds his stake in Paramount Global Massive recall on Teslas after US authorities raised fears about the vehicle's auto-pilot system Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about m...

Social media giant Reddit has more than 70 million unique active users every day - but we don't hear as much about it as we do about Facebook and Instagram. Yvonne Quinn, Reddit's Head of Business Marketing, Europe and Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about the platform, and how businesses can use the rich user data for marketing. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/liste...

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 five month high Fed indicates rate cuts Woolies get’s its pet shop NSW heat warning Vote to impeach Biden Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 14 December 2023 The federal budget is on track to be in surplus for a second successive year.  Also today: Australia, Canada and New Zealand issue a joint statement criticising Israel and Hamas The used car market has well and truly peaked with prices on the way down  And the United Nations climate change meeting reaches an agreement, almost Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do T...

The largest climate summit in history has seen the UAE play host to delegates from almost 200 countries, as well as many non-government organisations, companies and more. But after more than 12 days of discussions and negotiations - what does it actually mean for the shift to a greener economy? Sarah Bratton Hughes is the New York-based Head of Sustainable Investing at American Century Investments...

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. Iron ore tax windfall S&P200 closes at new 3-month high US inflation surprise Sigma’s share price up 36 per cent Extreme measures in Argentina Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Wednesday 13 December 2023 Technology stocks locally and on Wall Street reign supreme in 2023.  Also today: Consumers gain just a little bit of confidence, but business turns gloomy China has started lifting its trade ban on Australian red meat imports And Qantas gears up for a very busy Christmas Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about managing mon...

Australia has been home to some huge fintech success stories - think companies like Afterpay and Airwallex. But more local successes are focusing overseas, pushed out by limited access to capital here, and too many regulatory hurdles. It's not all bad news though for the local fintech sector - according to the EY FinTech Australia Census 2023, more fintechs than ever before are now making money. 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. Tech stocks leads ASX higher Consumer confidence rises Migration policy criticised Miles new Qld Premier COP28 waters down communique Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 12 December 2023 The federal government plans to cut migration in half with tough tests for students and new types of skills visas.  Also today: Chemist Warehouse is set to merge with Sigma Healthcare to create a $9 billion company JB Hi-Fi accused of selling worthless extended warranties Donald Trump leads the polls to be the next US President Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ S...

Today is a significant day in the fight against sexual harassment and discrimination. New laws come into effect from December 12, giving the Australian Human Rights Commission new powers to investigate sexual harassment and enforce outcomes. Lawyer Prabha Nandagopal worked as senior legal advisor on the Human Rights Commission’s Respect @ Work inquiry. She is now the founder of  Elevate Consulting...

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. Gold stocks fall on quiet day Famed Macy’s up for sale PNG interested in Woodside-Santos Battle for Qld Premier role Cease fire hopes diminish Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Monday 11 December 2023 The world of financial planning is set for a major shake-up.  The government to slash migration levels and increase taxes on foreigners who own vacant homes in Australia Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to retire from politics And possibly the biggest sporting deal ever, globally, was signed over the weekend by a Japanese baseballer playing in the US Find out more:...

This is the most important time of the year for retailers - coming off the Black Friday / Cyber Monday sales, and now the run-up to Christmas. So what’s it all mean for investors in this sector? Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, talks to Sean Aylmer about retail stocks from  Coles  and  Woolies  to  Premier Investments  and  Breville . This is general information only, and you sh...

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:  Paul Bowker, co-founder and CEO of Brick Lane Brewing Original air date:  April 1, 2022 Beer is big business in Australia. Craft beers have exploded in popularity, and now alcohol-free beers are growing in popularity too. But how sustainable is the sector when it's dominated by a couple of multinational giants? Paul Bowker, co-founder and CEO of Brick Lane Brewing, tells Sean Aylmer about...

9-10 December 2023 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & 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. ASX closes at ten week high Changes at RBA Woodside, Santos talk tie up Guild warns on Chemist Warehouse Ex-wife of union boss spared conviction Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Friday 8 December 2023 The Albanese Government pushes through a major chunk of its industrial relations legislation in a win just as parliament finishes for the year.  Virgin in last-ditch talks with its cabin crews to prevent industrial action over Christmas Workers claim more than two hours in meetings causes a drop in productivity And McDonald’s zeroes in on 50,000 stores globally by 2027 Plus...

Anyone hoping for a big salary bump in 2024 could be out of luck. Even with unemployment so low, most employers are not expecting to offer salary increases above inflation. Shay Peters, CEO of Robert Walters Australia and New Zealand, talks to Sean Aylmer about the global recruitment consultancy's 2024 Salary Survey, including how workers can use AI to futureproof themselves. 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. ASX holds onto gains $10b autism scheme RBA appoints chief economist Perpetual rejects Soul Patts bid SpaceX valued at $US170b Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 7 December 2023 Australian living standards drop to their lowest level in eight years.  Also today:  The local share market surges 1.7 per cent to ten-week highs National Cabinet agrees over NDIS funding And Australia Post finally dumps daily deliveries of letters, but you can get a parcel within 24 hours Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it feature...

Crypto investors are having a better time of it right now, with Bitcoin rebounding to levels not seen for 18 months. Expectations of interest rate reductions and spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have seen the digital asset climbing in recent weeks. John O'Loghlen, Managing Director - APAC at Coinbase (the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US) talks to Sean Aylmer about the market outlook, a...