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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. GDP just 0.2 per cent last quarter Interest rate stocks lead market Endeavour promises better times Rio defers green spending Australia to support COP28 Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Wednesday 6 December 2023 The Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold, meaning no more hikes until at least next February.  Also today: New car sales are set to hit a record in 2023, and there’s a battle to the finish line for the top selling vehicle title  King Charles III set to make his first visit to Australia as monarch And there’s a crisis brewing in the coffee industry Plus don’t miss the...

How should investors think about private equity?  Rainer Ender, Global Head of Private Equity at Schroders Capital, gives Sean Aylmer a 101 in the asset class: risks, opportunities, and how it all works. This is general information only, and you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

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, gold lead market lower Israel warning on Australia Westpac restores services Fortescue ships from Gabon BoQ board critcised Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 5 December 2023 ANZ says the competition watchdog is divorced from reality, while the $20 billion bid for Origin Energy gets voted down, on a big day for M&A activity.  Also today: Bitcoin is back, hitting its highest level in 18 months Calls for a freeze on ham prices ahead of Christmas And penguins become masters of the catnap Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudi...

Mortgage payments, rent, power bills, food, insurance, petrol - you name it, it seems to be getting more expensive. And all of that has a real impact on consumer confidence and spending. Kate Browne, Head of Research and Insights at  Compare Club , talks to Sean Aylmer about Compare Club's latest Bill Stress Index, and what it reveals about Australian spending habits. Compare Club is a supporter o...

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 companies leads market higher Macron criticises Australia Radio wars heat up Grocery prices moderate Evergrande wins reprieve Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 4 December 2023 The Aussie housing market slows sharply as Melbourne prices go backwards.  Also today: Aussie shares, and Wall Street, have one of their best months on record, but can it last?  It’s a huge week for M&A activity And what happens when the boss of BHP starts dating the boss of Canadian National Railway? Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listene...

Artificial intelligence has arrived, and we now have a clearer picture of how it’s going to affect the workforce - the jobs it will make easier, and the ones it may replace altogether. GSFM fund manager partner Epoch has released a white paper exploring the impact on labour markets… and as a result, the economic impact, and the implications for investors. Dr Kevin Hebner, Global Investment Strateg...

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:  Jim Penman, founder of Jim's Mowing Original air date:  April 16, 2021 Sean Aylmer speaks to Jim Penman about how he turned a lawnmowing business into a global franchise with dozens of divisions and annual revenue of almost half a billion dollars. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2-3 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. Market closes lower States push back on GST deal CEOs disclose relationship to avoid conflict Calls for financial abuse reform Has the cash rate peaked? Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Friday 1 December 2023 Australia is falling behind in its efforts to reach its climate targets by 2030.  Also today: The OECD reckons the Reserve Bank might have to start cutting rates in the middle of next year.  The Commonwealth Bank is back in the mortgage market game, once again competing aggressively. And that’s good for anyone with a mortgage.  And one of the world’s great diplomats, Henry K...

With CoreLogic data showing house prices have now recovered from their post-COVID dip, it's an interesting time to talk about property investing - in particular, investing in new builds. Daniel Hubbard, Group Manager - Investment at  Metricon Homes , the biggest builder in Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about the state of the sector, supply of new properties, and the type of clients he sees purch...

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. Surge in ASX for month end Origin rejects new offer $1.7b sale of 7-Eleven Coal mines reopen Altman back at OpenAI Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 30 November 2023 Inflation fell sharply in October, and financial markets are now betting there’ll be no more rate rises this year.  Also today: A massive cattle property in western Australia sells for $300 million  Harvey Norman reports an 8% drop in turnover And Charlie Munger, one of the greatest investors ever, dies aged 99 This week, it’s all about doing Christmas on a budget. Get th...

More than 40,000 people in Australia are living and working in conditions of modern slavery. The pressure is on both the Federal Government and companies of all sizes to ensure modern slavery isn’t thriving within supply chains. Nicholas Bernhardt is the CEO of Informed 365, and works with some of Australia’s biggest companies to help stamp out modern slavery - from Lendlease and Mirvac to Coles a...

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 lead ASX higher US rates spark markets Healius finds friends Carnival cruises dumps Melbourne Push to extend ceasefire Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 29 November 2023 Australian small businesses are falling behind in their tax and super payments, and they could face gaol as a result.  The Black Friday-Cyber Monday sales are set to hit a new record for turnover.  Major retailers offering extra leave to attract staff And people born in the 1990s have poorer mental health for their age than any previous generation.  This week, it’s all a...

The telco sector has certainly seen a bit of upheaval over the last month or so. The outage at Optus really demonstrated just how much modern businesses rely on connectivity for everything from phone systems, to point of sale, and has prompted many customers to consider their own needs. Nick Pachos, Chief Commercial Officer at Superloop, talks to Sean Aylmer about the role of challenger brands in...

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 up on commodities Imugene’s shares surge on FDA news KFC, Taco Bell owner upbeat Plenti share price jumps 65pc Israel-Hamas ceasefire extended Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Tuesday 28 November 2023 The Australian dollar is gaining friends with forecasts that the currency is heading back above 70 US cents.  Also today: The boss of Home Affairs was sacked yesterday over dealings with lobbyists – the first time that’s happened to a federal department head Hamilton Island is no longer for sale And get ready for higher insurance premiums Find out more: https://fearandgree...

When NAB executive Ana Marinkovic was visiting businesses in regional Australia recently, a potato farmer revealed he was paying workers $95 per hour to pick produce. It reveals the stark reality of the labour shortage, which when combined with high interest rates and inflation, have created a perfect storm of conditions for Australian small business. Ana Marinkovic, Executive General Manager, Sma...

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 down Newspoll puts Labor, coalition tied New British RBA deputy Super funds head to UK Hopes for further Gaza pause Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.