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Monday 19 December 2022 The local share market limps to the end of the year with coal companies celebrating and tech stocks commiserating. Also today: Deliveroo, the failed food delivery company, loses $120 million in just one year The country’s biggest wheat exporter announces a record profit And the Indonesian company that’s risen 1,600% this year Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s never been easier for Australian investors to access international markets. But with those markets being battered by rising interest rates and other global factors, it’s been a pretty wild ride at times. So as 2022 draws to a close, what should investors be looking for - and what does 2023 have in store? Catriona Burns, Lead Portfolio Manager at WAM Global, talks to Sean Aylmer from New York, identifying the stocks that are on her radar and the themes that will affect markets in 2023.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.

17-18 December 2022 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. Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about affording Christmas. Find it on APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcastsFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friday 16 December 2022 The local labour market surges, keeping the unemployment rate at a 48 year low. Also today: ANZ under fire for its stance on climate change. Qantas promises lower airfares … but not until next March Eight people charged over a $US100 million pump and dump scheme Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about affording ChristFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In turbulent times, even experienced investors are turning to financial planners for advice. The Global Investor Study by Schroders, one of Europe’s largest independent investment management firms, has found that more than a third of expert or advanced investors say they’re more likely to speak to a financial advisor as interest rates rise.Sam Hallinan, CEO of Schroders Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about how investment strategies are changing, and what's in store for 2023. This is general information only, and doesn’t take into account your own circumstances. You should speak to a professional before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 15 December 2022 The federal government gets the numbers to pass its controversial energy legislation. Also today: Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe says he has no intention of quitting, and in fact wants another eight-year term New Zealand bans cigarettes for anyone born after 1 January 2009 And Elon Musk replaced as the world’s richest person by a luxury brand guru Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about affording Christmas. Find it on APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcastsFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will 2023 see property investors returning to the market?Warren Hogan is the former Chief Economist at ANZ. He's now heading up Halo Property at ASX-listed Halo Technologies, a global equities research and trade software platform. He talks to Sean Aylmer about where the opportunities are in property.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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Wednesday 14 December 2022 The corporate regulators sues directors, and former directors and management of The Star, alleging they didn’t do enough to prevent money laundering. Also today: Consumer confidence picks up … finally Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison named as the responsible person for the robodebt debacle, which ultimately forced welfare recipients to pay dents they didn’t owe Sam Bankman-Fried, the former boss of the failed crypto company FTX arrested in the Bahamas Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2022 has been a wild year for cryptocurrencies, defined by volatility in the value of digital tokens, and the multi-billion-dollar collapse of FTX.But behind the scenes, a lot of work is being done to ensure there’s a future for digital assets in Australia. The Tech Council of Australia has launched a report declaring that the transition to a digital assets-based economy should be underpinned by smart regulation.Chris Jewell, CEO of payments platform Zepto (one of the sponsors of the report) talks to Sean Aylmer about the importance the regulation right, and what it means for the digital economy in Australia.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 13 December 2022 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese starts his campaign to push through controversial coal and gas legislation, as the share price of one of the big players in the market tumbles. Also today: Efforts to improve the gender pay gap stall Hot chips in short supply as bad weather hits Tasmanian potato growers And a breakthrough in the Holy Grail of clean energy Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ASX dumping its $250 million replacement of the CHESS system has brought a lot of attention to the technology underpinning markets.One of the other players in this space is FinClear, Australia’s leading independent technology and infrastructure provider for financial market access.David Ferrall, founder and CEO of FinClear, tells Sean Aylmer how FinClear has developed FCX - Australia’s first unlisted company securities platform.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 12 December 2022 Dire warnings about the new rules for energy producers, but the government says households and businesses can now expect cheaper electricity. Also today: A rough weekend for the housing market Thousands of Telstra customers have had their private details published online And US competition regulators want to block one of the biggest deals of the year. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech is one of the more volatile sectors of the market. So what’s happened this year, who were the big winners and losers, and where are the opportunities for investors?Elise Kennedy, Vice President of Equity Research at Jarden, talks to Sean Aylmer about the year in tech.This is general information only, and you should speak to a professional advisor 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.

10-11 December 2022 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 9 December 2022 The federal government says it will underwrite $10 billion of clean energy investment to help lower prices. Also today: Cybercrime the largest strategic challenge since WWII. The Reserve Bank adds social media to its economic monitoring And the cost of potholes across Australia – nearly $4 billion Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about having the holiday you want, without the debt. Subscribe: APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcastsFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the official cash rate rose to a 10 year high, putting another dampener on house prices. But the spring selling season was already unlike any other we've seen for some time.Eliza Owen, Head of Research at CoreLogic, talks to Sean Aylmer about the year in property, and the outlook for 2023.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 8 December 2022 The Aussie economy has one final surge, expanding at a six per cent pace, before higher interest rates start to kick in. Also today: Andrew Forrest spends $4 billion on renewable energy, becoming a king-maker in the process The US says it will ramp up its military presence in Australia And we’ll tell you what the most googled questions were in 2022 Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about having the holiday you want, without the debt. Subscribe: APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcastsFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a big week for the economy. First the Reserve Bank board increased the official cash rate by 0.25%, then the national accounts data showed the economy grew by 0.6% in the September quarter.Gareth Aird, Commonwealth Bank's Head of Australian Economics, talks to Sean Aylmer about what this means for growth, for interest rates, for wages and for house prices.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 7 December 2022 The Reserve Bank lifts interest rates for the eighth consecutive month and says there are more hikes on the way Also today: The competition watchdog warns airlines about skyhigh airfares The main engineering contractor on Snowy 2.0 goes bust Nike joins Adidas in dropping sponsorship of stars making antisemitic comments Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about having the holiday you want without the debt. Subscribe: APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcastsFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The take-up rate for electric vehicles is much lower in Australia than other parts of the world. But there's a huge amount of work being done to establish the infrastructure needed to support the rise of EVs.Carola Jonas, founder and CEO of Everty, talks to Sean Aylmer about working with companies to roll out EV charging solutions - a key step towards wider adoption of the vehicles.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 6 December 2022 Retailers are heading for a boom Christmas as consumers spend up big Also today: Sales of new vehicles skyrocket as the love affair with utes continues Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tests positive for COVID as cases surge across the country And New York and Singapore top the list of most expensive places to live, and one Australian city creeps into the top ten. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a wild ride for parts of the Australian property market, with prices soaring during the pandemic, then dropping back sharply. But non-bank lender Zagga says there are parts of the market that have shown a lot of resilience.Alan Greenstein, CEO and co-founder of Zagga, talks to Sean Aylmer about where he sees the opportunities within property.Remember, 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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Monday 5 December 2022 Interest rates are set to rise, but there’s still plenty of buyers in the housing market. Also today: The US promises to deliver Australia’s submarines as fast as they can Australian arm of Vanguard fined for greenwashing And watch prices – which soared during the pandemic – take a dive Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023 is looking like a better year for deals, with M&A activity set to rebound in the next 12 months. Dealmaking slowed this year, with economic uncertainty and rising interests acting as a handbrake. Sandy Mak, Head of Corporate at leading independent law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth, tells Sean Aylmer why she believes that could be about to change.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.

3-4 December 2022 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 2 December 2022 House prices fall for the eighth month in a row, with future rate rises set to keep the pressure on. Also today: The ASX surges, finishing at its highest level since May Medibank hackers dump large files of stolen data on the dark web And Australia falls behind in its race to cut greenhouse gas emissions Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about dealing with bill shock. Subscribe: APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcastsFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every day we’re talking about the rising cost of living - interest rates, power bills, grocery prices, petrol. But could behavioural science help to alleviate the pressure?Sean Aylmer talks to Commonwealth Bank Chief Behavioural Scientist William Mailer, and Professor David Halpern, the CEO of the UK’s Behavioural Insights Team, about how banks can use behavioural science to make life easier for customers.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 1 December 2022 There are signs that inflation might be coming off the boil, which is good news for anyone with a mortgage. Also today: SM becomes the first former PM to be censured by parliament, but he isn’t going to apologise for anything. AUSTRAC sues Star Entertainment over money laundering allegations And the shockingly high number of people who died in Qatar, building infrastructure for the soccer World Cup. Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about dealing with bill shock. Subscribe: APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcastsFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation, interest rates, conflict in Ukraine, COVID-zero in China - financial markets have been battered in 2022 by global economic forces.David Bassanese, Chief Economist at Betashares, talks to Sean Aylmer about how investors have navigated the volatility, and what's in store considering yesterday's softer-than-expected inflation figures.Betashares is a supporter of Fear and Greed.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 30 November 2022 Experts split over whether the Australian housing market is set to plummet further, or start on its recovery path. Also today: Warnings of delays at airports, but this time it’s the firefighters threatening industrial action. Turmoil at Apple’s Chinese production hub to hit iPhone production And bad news for fast food lovers – prices are set to rise Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about dealing with bill shock. Subscribe: APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcastsFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cost of living crisis has hit households hard - and now workers are taking the issue up with their employers. New research from global recruitment consultancy Robert Walters shows nearly four in five workers expect to start looking for a new job in the next year if they don’t get a payrise that beats inflation. Andrew Hanson, Managing Director - NSW at Robert Walters, talks to Sean Aylmer about what employees are looking for, and what employers can do to navigate the labour squeeze.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 29 November 2022 A boom time for retailers over the Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales, but the best may be over. The Reserve Bank apologises to homeowners who took out loans on the basis of what the central bank said last year. Bank of Queensland board removes its CEO And unrest grows across China over the COVID zero policy, hitting financial markets Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.