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Friday 21st April 2023 The Reserve Bank gets set for an overhaul after a major review finds some serious challenges at the central bank. Also today: The competition regulator blocks Qantas’ bid for a FIFO challenger Rio Tinto’s Australian iron ore division records its best-ever start to a year And Elon Musk says he’s about to cut the price of Teslas again Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week is all about ways to get the grocery bill under control. Get it from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The statistics are pretty frightening: many women are retiring with superannuation balances that are a fraction of their male colleagues. And in some cases, it's leading to homelessness later in life.Sean Aylmer speaks to Canna Campbell, financial planner and host of How Do They Afford That, about what needs to be done to close the gender gap in super. The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs or objectives. Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of it and the relevant product having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product. Canna Campbell is a Corporate Authorised Representative and Corporate Credit Representative of Wealthstream Financial Group Pty Ltd ABN 35 152 803 113 Australian Financial Services Licensee AFSL 412079.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 20th April 2023 Some of Australia’s biggest companies announce job losses, and face fines for underpayment of staff. Also today: The federal government introduces new rules to force car makers to reduce emissions Net zero forecast to need up to $9 trillion in infrastructure spending by 2060 And there’s finally some good news on air fares Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week is all about ways to get the grocery bill under control. Get it from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The healthcare sector has been in sharp focus over the last few years, from the ability of health infrastructure to cope with the pandemic, to the role of the private operators working alongside the public system.Sean Aylmer speaks to Lucy d'Arville, head of Bain’s Australia and New Zealand Healthcare and Life Sciences Practice, about the resilience of the sector and what the future holds.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 19th April 2023 The Reserve Bank provides its biggest hint yet that more rate rises are on the way. Also today: Building industry failures hit a seven year high Treasurer Jim Chalmers floats capital gains tax overhaul to help fill budget hole And China develops an electromagnetic gun to break up protests Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week is all about ways to get the grocery bill under control. Get it from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With demand for critical minerals like silver soaring, news that the largest undeveloped silver resource in Australia has received the green light from planning authorities provides a major boost to the sector.Anthony McClure, Managing Director of Silver Mines Limited, talks to Sean about the economic significance of the project, and how the company brought the local community along with it.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 18th April 2023 Australians lost $3.1 billion in scams last year, as criminals embrace technology to create more sophisticated ruses. Also today: The country’s biggest home lender lowers fixed rate loans Why the boss of Google is losing sleep over AI And there’s a revolution going on in the world of chocolate bars Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI - in the form of ChatGPT - has taken off in recent months, with individuals and businesses using the platform to create content. But who actually owns AI output?Simon Newcomb, Technology and Intellectual Property Partner at Clayton Utz, talks to Sean Aylmer about the wide range of issues businesses need to consider when it comes to AI and ChatGPT.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 17th April 2023 Business leaders head to China as relations between Canberra and Beijing warm. Also today: A strong weekend for the housing market, raises hopes that the market downturn, at least in Sydney and Melbourne, might be ending US big banks report healthy profits as quarterly earnings season on Wall Street kicks off And there’s a 27 per cent chance we could have another virus outbreak, like COVID, over the next decade Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a torrid 18 months, crypto investors have breathed a sigh of relief lately, with Bitcoin passing the $30,000 mark.Josh Gilbert, market analyst at social investment network eToro, talks to Sean Aylmer about why Bitcoin has rallied, and why some investors are choosing to return to the crypto space.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

15-16 April 2023 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.

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Friday 14th April 2023 A booming jobs market puts pressure on the Reserve Bank to lift rates again Also today: The IMF urges the Government to raise the GST How a change of colour and a few harsh words boosted the tax office coffers And Rupert Murdoch set to take the stand in a defamation case in the US Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week is all about the difference between active and passive investing. Get it from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One in five Australians are apparently planning to delay their retirement. It should be good news for employers grappling with a labour shortage - but there’s still a reluctance to attract and upskill older workers.Angela Anasis, Executive General Manager at Randstad, talks to Sean Aylmer about why workers are delaying retirement, and the benefits of a more inclusive workplace.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 13th April 2023 The International Monetary Fund downgrades Australia’s growth forecast as Jim Chalmers heads to Washington. Also today: Acting Prime Minister Penny Wong pushes for tariff relief from China over wine. The passport office says it created 2.6 million travel documents last year, and the wait time has fallen. How legendary investor Warren Buffett made $US4.5 billion in Japan Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week is all about the difference between active and passive investing. Get it from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is set to see its biggest-ever immigration intake, with 650,000 net new migrants arriving over the next two years. So what does this influx mean for labour shortages, for infrastructure, for housing availability and property prices?Simon Kuestenmacher, co-founder of The Demographics Group, explains to Sean Aylmer why it's 'pure madness' that our housing policy is disconnected from our migration policy.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 12th April 2023 A senior opposition figure deserts his boss, Peter Dutton, over the Voice referendum. Also today: Newmont Resources ups its bid for Newcrest to just under $30 billion Consumer sentiment jumps almost 10% And coins, Lego sets, sneakers and art make the list of most collectibles in Australia Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The introduction of a safeguard mechanism is designed to get Australia's top emitters cutting greenhouse gas emissions to achieve our national targets. So how does it all work - and where are the opportunities for investors?Luke Donovan, Partner - Global Carbon Markets at Apostle Funds Management, gives Sean Aylmer a 101 on carbon markets - how they work, how they provide an incentive for companies to change the way they operate, and how they measure up as an asset class. 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 information.

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Tuesday 11th April 2023 Apple and Microsoft dominate Wall Street … but is it a good thing? Also today: Cashed up tradies are still buying utes, but Tesla’s ranking in car sales falls 15% of borrowers to have negative cash flow with one more rate rise And Super Mario becomes a surprise hit at the movies Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People are quick to blame foreign buyers, tax incentives and immigration for Australia's high home prices. But the main reasons have been clear for many, many years - and first home buyers are being shut out.Evan Thornley, co-founder and Executive Chair of Longview, talks to Sean Aylmer about Longview's shared equity fund, and how it might help owner occupiers to get into the market.This is general information only. You should get professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 10th April 2023 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the Solicitor-General’s position on the government’s model for an Indigenous voice will be made clear before the referendum. Also today: Santos boss lashes government for “handing power to the Greens” Rupert Murdoch may be subpoenaed in $US1.6 billion Fox News trial China simulates precisions strikes after Taiwanese President visits Washington Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about all kinds of investments here on Fear and Greed - equities, bonds, property. You name it, we’ve probably covered it. Until now. Stefan von Imhof, co-founder of alternative investing community fund Alts.co, talks to Sean about investing in tequila, vinyl records, watches and more. 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 information.

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.

8-9 April 2023 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.

The Inland Rail project doubles in cost to $31 billion. Also today: The Reserve Bank fears for the homeowners in mortgage prison Brookfield seals its first Australian renewable power project And why ChatGPT could mean we’ll all work less Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week is all about entertainment on a budget. Get it from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many small businesses would be familiar with Vista Print - for years they've been printing business cards, flyers, labels, packaging and more. And it's given Vista Print a unique insight into the needs of SMEs. Marcus Marchant, CEO of Vista Print Australia New Zealand, talks to Sean Aylmer about the company, and he manages it all alongside his own successful side hustle.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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 6th April 2023 Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe says inflation figures will determine if there are any more rate rises to come. Also today: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the Liberals will vote No to the Voice referendum Reports this morning that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will visit Beijing And the incredible story behind the $1.15 billion sale of an Aussie family business Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week is all about entertainment on a budget. Get it from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Telstra is one of the most trusted brands in the country. But it’s also a company that’s evolving, following the rollout of the NBN. Sean Aylmer talks to Brent Smart, Telstra’s Chief Marketing Officer, about maintaining the integrity of an iconic brand while still growing and changing.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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 5th April 2023 The Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold, providing some relief to Australia’s 3.2 million mortgage holders. Also today: ANZ’s bid for Suncorp’s banking business receives a setback Melbourne-based skincare group Aesop sold in $3.7 billion deal And Canberra bans TikTok on government devices Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week is all about entertainment on a budget. Get it from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time in almost a year, the Reserve Bank has held interest rates steady.Sean Aylmer talks to AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina about why they've held, and how long before the next move.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 4th April 2023 Some of Australia’s lesser known large stocks outperform the rest of the market in the first quarter of the year. Also today: The Reserve Bank board meets today with financial markets and a growing number of economists expecting no change to rates The New York Times vs Twitter over an $8 verification fee And the world’s only millennial PM gets kicked out of office Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lipstick index is the idea that in economic downturns, people cut back on spending on big items, but continue to buy little luxuries like lipstick. But after a very tumultuous few years - does it actually exist? Sean Aylmer talks to Rodrigo Pizarro, CEO of L’Oreal Australia and New Zealand, about the lipstick index - and the incredible focus the business has on data literacy and staff wellbeing.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 3rd April 2023 House prices across the country rose during March for the first time since early last year, just as the Reserve Bank looks to hit pause on rate rises. Also today: Bitcoin ends the March quarter among the best performing asset classes, much better than equities Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has no plans to overhaul policy after by-election loss And the world awaits Donald Trump’s arraignment Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Semiconductors are in almost everything these days, from computers to new cars - so it makes sense then that the opportunities for investors in this space are growing too. Nick Griffin, founding partner and Chief Investment Officer at Munro Partners, talks to Sean Aylmer about why the rise of artificial intelligence could see semiconductors become the new oil, and the companies that are set to benefit. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

1-2 April 2023 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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.