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Thursday 30th March 2023 The Reserve Bank is under pressure to end its interest rate hiking cycle, after inflation last month was lower than expected. Also today: A major court ruling means all employers now must ask staff to work public holidays, rather than just rostering them on The Senate passes the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund, which the government says will ensure the future of technology and manufacturing in Australia And from the world of the rich and famous – the court battle between actress Gwyneth Paltrow and a doctor about who ran into who on the ski slopes. Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week is all about the traps to avoid when refinancing your home loan. 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.

Just two years ago, the outlook for the tourism industry was pretty grim. Now, it's a different story.David Anderson, co-founder and CEO of Big Red Group, the parent company of brands like RedBalloon and Adrenaline, talks to Sean Aylmer about the sector's recovery and the rise of 'experiences' within the industry.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 29th March 2023 Canadian giant Brookfield wins the battle for Origin Energy after the local group’s board accepted an $18.7 billion bid. Also today: Stumbling retail sales show that interest rates are biting Why the Westpac boss is sick of scams And lithium stocks surge after a US company offers a mega-premium for a local company Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week is all about the traps to avoid when refinancing your home loan. 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.

Global giant Veolia operates across water, waste and energy - so has a unique perspective on efforts across the world to become greener.Richard Kirkman, CEO of Veolia Australia and New Zealand, talks to Sean Aylmer about eco-anxiety and why we should focus on the future rather than the past.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 28th March 2023 The Federal Government wins over the Greens to pass its emissions reduction plan. Also today: NAB warns of creeping mortgage stress among home loan borrowers Latitude says its cyber breach is much bigger than thought, affecting millions of Australians. And Greenland solves the great daylight saving debate Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Young people are shunning small businesses, with Australian business owners the oldest in Asia Pacific.Sean Aylmer speaks to Gavan Ord, Senior Manager of Business and Investment Policy for CPA Australia, about the long terms risks of this imbalance, and what needs to be done to get more young people into SMEs.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 27th March 2023 It’s wall-to-wall Labor across mainland Australia with the coalition parties fighting for relevance. Also today: Good news in the housing market Dilmah Tea takes on the supermarket giants And Twitter recasts how it verifies tweets … and it’s going to cost you money Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week we ask the question: is it ever too late to pay attention to your money? 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 so much speculation about house prices, it's worth talking about other assets within the property market.Rupert Blunden, Investment Director at Jameson TTB, talks to Sean Aylmer about investing in pubs, self-storage, childcare and more.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.

25-26 March 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 24th March 2023 An emotional Prime Minister Anthony Albanese releases the wording of the Voice referendum. Also today: Two of Australia’s biggest energy users invest to develop greener electricity 50 per cent of remote workers feel they need to overcompensate to show they’re serious about work And coffee shops boom in China, and Starbucks wants to win the battle Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week we ask the question: is it ever too late to pay attention to your money? 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.

Power prices are rising, and pressure continues to build behind the shift towards greener energy. Sean Aylmer speaks to Lisa Chiba, Managing Director of Momentum Energy, about the role of retailers in the transition to greener power, as well as the impact on power bills for businesses and households. Momentum Energy is a supporter of Fear and GreedFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 23rd March 2023 The federal government comes under fire over its safeguard mechanism, but there’s movement on the Voice referendum. Also today: One of the country’s biggest investors pulls back from office towers and some retail properties The COVID pandemic may be over next year And Bill Gates reckons OpenAI’s language generation artificial intelligence tool is one of the greatest technology breakthroughs ever Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week we ask the question: is it ever too late to pay attention to your money? 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.

It's that time of year again, when the richest people in the country are identified and ranked - whether they like it or not.John Stensholt, Editor of The List: Australia’s Richest 250, talks to Sean Aylmer about what happens when he rings billionaires to confirm their wealth.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 22nd March 2023 The Reserve Bank says it might be ready to pause on interest rate hikes. Also today: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns countries like Australia need to do much on reducing emissions Coal miner New Hope says it can double production over next six years And Rupert Murdoch to marry for the fifth time Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week we ask the question: is it ever too late to pay attention to your money? 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.

We last spoke to the founders of Ultra Violette Skincare back in 2020 - they’d been in business for 18 months, and business was booming. Now they’ve gone global, with a rapid European expansion happening right now. Ultra Violette co-founder Bec Jefferd talks to Sean Aylmer about the incredible success of the company and the outlook for the future.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 21st March 2023 The Reserve Bank moves quickly to allay fears that the banking crisis in Europe and North America is about to hit Australia. Also today: Gold stocks soar as investors become more risk averse More than two thirds of mortgage holders rolling off fixed rate loans are finding new lenders Meta leads calls for workers to come back to the office Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a pretty nervous couple of weeks for global financial markets. From the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, to the rescue of Credit Suisse by UBS - the banking sector is in turmoil right now.Daniel Moss, market analyst at Vantage Markets, talks to Sean Aylmer about what it all means for investors.This is general information only - you should get professional advice before making any investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 20th March 2023 Regulators rush to save the global banking system. Also today: Good news in the housing market, particularly if you’re selling in Sydney Telstra planning to speed up operations overhaul and job cuts And Donald Trump says he expects to get arrested… tomorrow Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The car market in Australia has been pretty remarkable over the last few years - supply chain challenges saw used car prices soar during the pandemic. But as the market normalises, Australia's biggest car website is still focused on growth. Sean Aylmer talks to Cameron McIntyre, CEO of carsales.com, about the company's aggressive international strategy.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.

18-19 March 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 17th March 2023 Unemployment falls to 3.5 per cent but the best might be over for the labour market. Also today: Credit Suisse selldown fallout continues, with fears of financial contagion Australians face three winters of low energy supply And global airport rankings are out with Singapore taking the top spot, and Melbourne Airport the best in Australia Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about rentvesting - renting where you want to live and buying where you can afford. 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.

This is a company using drones to their full potential. Swoop Aero has delivered hundreds of thousands of vaccine doses, medications, medical tests and more, helping to bring aid to remote parts of the world. And it can all be done from an office in Melbourne. Eric Peck, CEO and co-founder of Swoop Aero, talks to Sean Aylmer about the extraordinary work being done by his company.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 16th March 2023 Households and businesses face a 25 to 30 per cent jump in energy prices from July 1. Also today: The share price of Credit Suisse collapses, prompting talk of a Swiss government backstop Former Prime Minister Paul Keating calls the AUKUS subs deal the worst Labor party decision since conscription in WWI A plan to beat internet trolls goes horribly wrong for one of China’s biggest car makers Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about rentvesting - renting where you want to live and buying where you can afford. 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.

After ten rate increases in a row, plenty of households are feeling mortgage stress. So what are the options to secure a better loan?Graeme Holm, CEO of Infinity Group, talks to Sean Aylmer about lending in a rising rate environment.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 15th March 2023 Interest rate pressures and the collapse of a bank in the US wipe off $57 billion from the value of Australia’s big four. Also today: The battle over the spoils of the $368 billion submarine contract begins. BNPL operator Sezzle eyes Nasdaq dual listing And business conditions remain strong, even as consumer sentiment hits new lows. Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about rentvesting - renting where you want to live and buying where you can afford. 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.

FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) has featured in headlines in recent years - but really, it just describes a goal of retiring somewhat earlier than you otherwise might. And in order to do that, you need a solid investment strategy.Dr Paulo Costa, senior behavioural economist at Vanguard, talks to Sean Aylmer about the principles behind the FIRE movement and what investors need to take into account if they want an early retirement.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.

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Tuesday 14th March 2023 US authorities rescue the victims of the country’s second largest bank failure, but that doesn’t mean the crisis is over. Also today: The AUKUS submarine deal could create up to 20,000 jobs for Australians We’re closer to the bottom of the housing market, but still too soon to call the downturn over And Cyclone Freddy becomes the longest tropical storm ever Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in the US threatened to infect global banking.Peter Deans is a former chief risk officer for Australian banks, and the founder of Not Without Risk Consulting. He speaks to Sean Aylmer about the warning signs ahead of the second largest bank collapse in US history.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 13th March 2023 The US suffers its second biggest bank collapse ever triggering fears for global lenders. Also today: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese heads to the US to unveil Australia’s big spend on used submarines Chinese buyers dominate the list of foreign investors buying Australian residential real estate And lithium companies get hammered as the price of the metal hits a year long low Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've heard some great stories of the lengths founders go to to get their businesses off the ground. But how do they take that next step? How do they scale up?Annie Le Cavalier is the Director of Strategic Growth Programs at Stone and Chalk - Australia’s largest innovation community. She talks to Sean about the benefits of working with an organisation like Stone and Chalk - from assistance accessing funding, to mentors who can help a business to grow.Annie Le Cavalier is a guest judge at the Accounting Business Expo on the 14th and 15th of March in Melbourne, which is a supporter of this podcast.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.

11-12 March 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 10th March 2023 Australia is set to buy up to five British designed submarines using US technology. Also today: The major banks pass on interest rate hikes to mortgage holders, but this time depositors benefit from higher rates Where the world’s richest people live And local scientists create energy out of nothing Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pandemic, working remotely, and the strain on both physical and mental health has made wellbeing in the workplace a prime consideration. Lucas Finch - Global Head of Wellbeing at Xero, the cloud-based accounting software company - talks to Sean Aylmer about the wellbeing challenges facing businesses in the post-COVID world. Lucas Finch is speaking at the Accounting Business Expo on the 14th and 15th of March in Melbourne, which is a supporter of this podcast.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.