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Monday 11 July 2022 China and Australia take steps to mend the bilateral relationship. Also today: Wholesale electricity prices skyrocket Some relief for the housing market And Elon Musk drops his plan to buy Twitter Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With inflation building and interest rates climbing, retail shares - particularly discretionary retail shares - have broadly sold off across the last six months. So where’s the sector going? Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, talks to Sean Aylmer about whether investors are starting to look at retail again. This is general information only. 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.

9-10 July 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 8 July 2022 COVID rears again in Australia, putting pressure on the health system and potentially the economy. Also today: The federal government works to improve relations with Beijing. The Crown CEO’s $12 million year And for the first time in 13 years, Australia exports more coal than iron ore. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It sounds like something from the future - but US retail giant Walmart is already using drones for deliveries. And an ASX-listed drone company is supplying the tech that makes it happen. Yoav Amitai, CEO of Elsight, talks to Sean Aylmer about drones and the future of deliveries.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 7 July 2022 Industrial action across the country looms as workers fight for pay rises. Also today: Commodity prices tumble on fears of a global recession. The NSW floods crisis continues, with Sydney posting its wettest year on record And the big lenders lift their lending rates. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week saw the release of the first batch of data from the 2021 Census - an absolute gold mine for information about Australia, our population, who we are, what we do, and where we’ve come from. Simon Kuestenmacher, co-founder of The Demographics Group, talks to Sean Aylmer about his highlights from the Census data - and what we can learn about where we're going.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 6 July 2022 The Reserve Bank hikes interest rates and there’s more to come. Also today: The flood crisis in NSW worsens, dashing hopes that fresh fruit and vege prices will fall anytime soon Stubbornly high COVID numbers prompts call for boosters And get ready for a shock when you open your end of year superannuation statement Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank board increased interest rates by 50 basis points yesterday, the third increase in as many months as it attempts to bring inflation under control.AMP Senior Economist Diana Mousina talks to Sean Aylmer about how it's another major hit to consumers already dealing with skyrocketing costs.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 5 July 2022 The Aussie dollar comes under pressure despite strong commodity prices… but it’s not all bad news. Investors prepare for today’s Reserve Bank meeting where the official cash rate is expected to rise by 50 basis points. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commits more aid to Ukraine in a meeting with President Zelensky And why phone bills are set to jump Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global markets have had their worst first-half on record, and it’s particularly challenging for tech companies - just look at the NASDAQ. It's lost $5.4 trillion in value since the start of 2022. Locally, we’re seeing startups (including some more established players) laying off staff. So how does one of Australia's top venture capitalists view the investing and funding landscape right now? Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Michelle Deaker, founding partner and managing director of OneVentures. This is general information only - 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.

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Monday 4 July 2022 Global markets have their worst start to a year on record. Also today: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits wartorn Ukraine Auction clearance rates take a dive ahead of an expected interest rate hike tomorrow And Elon Musk meets the Pope Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National house prices dropped another 0.6% last month, with the drop getting steeper in some of our biggest cities. But with the Reserve Bank board widely tipped to increase interest rates again tomorrow, how far down can property prices go? Tim Lawless, Research Director for Asia Pacific at CoreLogic, talks to Adam Lang about what to expect in the property market. 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.

2-3 July 2022 Adam Lang and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with special guest Tim Burrowes adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friday 1 July 2022 A dismal end to the financial year as the local share market disappoints. Also today: Nearly half a million job vacancies in May, with businesses crying out for workers Bitcoin dips below $US20,000 And happy 30th birthday, superannuation Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It seems extraordinary that in 2022 there are still men-only business clubs in Australia, refusing entry to women. The Club of United Business is now luring members away from the old world and into a new club environment. Daniel Hakim, the CEO and founder of the Club of United Business, talks to Adam Lang about the changing nature of business networking in Australia.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 30 June 2022 Retail sales exceed expectations, even as consumers are hit with higher prices. Also today: The death of a neobank Anthony Albanese steps up on world stage at NATO And bombshell allegations about President Donald Trump and the January 6 protests Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leading a modern company is not an easy job - for instance, there’s a greater focus on ESG factors than ever before, and for some companies this requires a significant shift in thinking. Then there’s the challenge associated with a business as it grows - the changes to company culture through acquisition or just scaling up. Dee Fitzgerald, Executive Director at Russell Reynolds Associates, talks to Adam Lang about the environmental, social and governance issues affecting boards, executives and investors.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 29 June 2022 Australia’s population is growing, it’s more diverse and less religious Also today: Winter COVID spike arrives, with renewed calls for boosters World leaders label a Russian missile strike a war crime The death of a billionaire who made his fortune out of sunglasses Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brewdog is an international success story - a Scottish craft brewery that's spread throughout the world.So why did it choose Brisbane for its Australian base? Brewdog's Head of Australian Operations Calvin McDonald talks about the boom in craft beer, and why Brisbane factors so heavily in Brewdog's export plans.The Brisbane Economic Development Agency is a supporter of Fear and GreedFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 28 June 2022 The local share market surges following a massive boost from Wall Street Also today: The shocking truth behind the gender pay gap Anthony Albanese’s Solomon Islands phone call And the big money on offer for the new wave of social media stars Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With an unemployment rate of just 3.9%, and a shortage of workers across a whole range of sectors, there’s a lot of pressure on wages to rise. But do employee expectations exceed what employers are willing to pay? Kristian Kolding is the Head of Consulting at BIS Oxford Economics, and was part of the panel of experts who discussed the key findings from the HAYS Salary Guide FY22/2023. He talks to Adam Lang about salaries across a range of sectors, and whether now's a good time to ask for a payrise.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 27 June 2022 Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns of significantly higher inflation, as the Prime Minister jets off to Europe. The auction market cools even further, with a flurry of properties pulled over Higher airfares on their way Corporate America stands up for women’s rights following the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chinese economy is picking up again, as key cities come out of COVID lockdown. But Australia is still the subject of major tariffs and bans.Professor Tim Harcourt is the host of the TV show After The Pandemic. He's the Industry Professor and Chief Economist at the University of Technology Sydney, and also the host of The Airport Economist podcast on Listnr. He talks to Sean Aylmer about whether China is open for business once more.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.

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25-26 June 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 24 June 2022 Australians got much richer during the pandemic. Also today: The mining industry releases a scathing and disturbing report on practices in Western Australia. Reliability issues plagued Qantas in May with one in 13 flights cancelled And not only do e-cigarettes not help people quit smoking, they can make things worse. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Hugh Williams is a bit of a legend in the tech space. He's the inventor of infinite scroll, and headed up the team that developed Google Maps. Now he's the Chief Executive of CS In Schools, and talks to Sean Aylmer about why the Day of AI on July 27 is so important to help fill the future skills gap in the technology sector.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 23 June 2022 Sydney’s new casino gets the go-ahead. Also today: The federal government pushes COVID vaccines for people without a third jab. Food growers unite to take on Woolworths and Coles. China caps coal prices as a shortage hits home Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COVID changed Australian businesses forever. Not only was there a rapid pivot online, there's also been a major shift away from cash. Technology business Square is commonly seen as the provider of the little white payment readers we're so familiar with at our local cafes, but it does much more. It builds hardware, software and financial service products for businesses of all types and sizes. It's also the global company that bought Afterpay, with a unique insight into the buy now pay later sector.Sam Hussain-Letch - Head of Payment Partnerships and Industry Relations at Square - talks to Sean Aylmer about how businesses have changed in the last few years, and how data is helping SMEs future-proof their operations.Square 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 22 June 2022 Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe doesn't expect the economy to go into recession but there’s more rate rises in the offing. Also today: Big spending budgets from NSW and Qld, with a sting in the tail for coal miners. Super fund members warned to brace for a bad year And Qantas drops the requirement for face masks. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A leading global asset manager with more than $US1.4 trillion in assets under management has come out hard against cryptocurrency, describing it as 'portfolio kryptonite.'Shehriyar Antia, Vice President, Head of Thematic Research at PGIM, tells Sean Aylmer why he believes crypto has no place in an investment portfolio.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 21 June 2022 The federal government says the energy crisis is over. Also today: Commodity prices tumble, sending the local share market to a new 18-month low NAB sets up operations overseas due to staff shortage in Australia And those mighty A380 aircraft, previously destined for the scrap yard, are making a comeback Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.