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It’s not a bad time to be a tradie in Australia, with tradespeople of all varieties inundated with work. But prices are rising, supply chains are still choked up, and a series of natural disasters have put the sector under a lot of pressure. Hipages is the ASX-listed marketplace for tradies, with a huge amount of data on the trends and pressures within the industry. Hipages founder and CEO Roby Sharon-Zipser talks Sean through the company's expansion, and explains why Hipages hasn't been immune to the recent sell-off of tech stocks.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 31 May 2022 AGL Energy dumps its plan to split into two, triggering a bunch of resignations at the energy giant.  Both the Liberal and National parties elect new leaders  Regional Express to cut flights to regional centres And how a tweet from US President Joe Biden helped a tiny Aussie company’s share price jump 40 per cent Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever since Anthony Albanese won the election a week and a half ago, there’s been an extreme focus on Australia’s foreign policy: from the Quad meeting with the US, India and Japan, to a charm offensive in the South Pacific. Professor James Curran - professor of modern history at the University of Sydney, and a columnist for the Australian Financial Review - assesses the outlook for Australia's international relations, including what it all means for our relationship with China. James Curran is also the author of Australia’s China Odyssey: From Euphoria To Fear, released in August.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 30 May 2022 The local share market set to surge ahead of the release of economic growth figures this week.  Also today: Reports that AGL Energy’s board is getting cold feet about splitting the company in two.  Builders are doing it tough with a Queensland group collapsing And how much is Buckingham Palace worth? Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech stocks have been volatile lately, with many down from their highs during the pandemic.So what's ahead for investors in the sector?Elise Kennedy, Vice President of Equity Research at Jarden, talks to Sean Aylmer about the forces causing such volatility for the sector.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making any 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.

Now out every Thursday! To keep hearing Safeword by Fear and Greed every week, search for it on your podcast platform, or click here to subscribe/follow: APPLE: https://apple.co/3vbFNvWSPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3rmHyFl What would Albo make small talk about with other world leaders? And has the cashless society taken over the democracy sausage too? The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - tackle the big issues in the world of business.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28-29 May 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 27 May 2022 Electricity prices to rise as the cost-of-living crisis gets worse.  Also today: Labor confident of getting an absolute majority in parliament as the Liberals try to recast Peter Dutton Gina Rinehart tops the list of the richest Aussies And the on and off bid for one of Australia’s big tech companies Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charging time, range, purchase price and incentives - there are plenty of questions over electric vehicles. Half of all Australians say they'd consider an EV for their next car, but EVs make up less than 2% of vehicles sold. Tom White - New Energy Vehicle Specialist at CarsGuide, and the author of the EV Guide Report - gives Sean Aylmer a 101 in electric vehicles.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 26 May 2022 The ‘laptop class’ move away from the inner cities and they aren’t coming back.  Also today: The new Labor government kicks off a charm offensive on Pacific nations, hoping to strengthen relations with our nearest neighbours.  Another big shareholder comes out against the AGL demerger. Glencore’s massive bill to settle disputes in three countries Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a few months now since work from home orders officially ended for a lot of Australian workers… but in reality, many people haven’t exactly been rushing back to the office. Matt Codrington, Managing Director of Lenovo, Australia and New Zealand, talks to Sean Aylmer about the future of work, the role of technology, and what it'll take to lure people back into the workplace.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 25 May 2022 Tech stocks tumble with little end in sight.  Also today: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets other global leaders and indicates climate change will be front and centre over the next three years.  Qantas buys into online travel business TripADeal. And how 50 people lost $800 billion. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial crime is evolving, and business must evolve with it.McGrathNicol partner Matt Fehon and director Sara Deady give Sean Aylmer a guide to modern financial crime, from cybercrime to fraud.McGrathNicol 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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Tuesday 24 May 2022 Anthony Albanese is sworn in as PM before jetting off to Japan, and the repercussions for the Liberal Party continue.  Also today: Australia’s biggest explosives company to split into two.  Growth in apartment prices finally starts catching up with houses. The UK overtakes Spain as Europe’s top holiday spot Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Albanese Government has a significant economic challenge on its hands. The economy is growing and unemployment is low - but how do you maintain that trajectory while also repairing the budget? Stephen Koukoulas is the Managing Director of Market Economics and a former economic adviser to a Prime Minister. He gives Sean Aylmer an insight into the decisions the new Government will need to make over coming weeks.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 23 May 2022 Climate change, child care and the budget deficit to take centre stage as Australia welcomes a new Prime Minister.  Also today: James Packer and the rest of the Crown Resorts shareholders agree to be sold to private equity The Star loses its long term chair  Anthony Albanese to join tomorrow’s Quad meeting with US, India and Japan Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US Federal Reserve is trying to slow the economy, with price rises at 40 year highs. But can they do it without putting the world’s largest economy into recession? Roger Montgomery, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Montgomery Investment Management, talks Sean Aylmer through what it all means for investors. This is not an investment advice podcast - you should speak to a professional before making any 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.

SAFEWORD BY FEAR AND GREED NOW COMES OUT EVERY THURSDAY ON ITS OWN PLAYLIST! To keep hearing it every week, search for it on your podcast platform, or click here to subscribe/follow: APPLE: https://apple.co/3vbFNvWSPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3rmHyFl If you could be doing any job in the world right now - what would it be? And is it possible to give your family feedback in the same way you'd counsel a wayward employee? The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - tackle the big issues in the world of business.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21-22 May 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 20 May 2022 Labor heads into tomorrow’s federal election leading the polls, but it's going to be tight. Also today: The local share market tumbles with some retailers falling by the most since 2020. Australia’s unemployment rate hits a 48 year low. Adidas and Gucci under fire for an umbrella that isn't waterproof. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just one more day until Australia votes, and the polls are narrowing. Labor is still in front, but there’s a very real chance of a hung parliament. Michael Pachi, National Political Editor for Nine Radio, has spent time during the campaign with both Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese, and gives Sean Aylmer a quick guide to the issues that have been centre stage.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 19 May 2022 People’s spending power tumbles as wages growth disappoints Also today: Two days to go in the election campaign and the polls narrow.  Andrew Forrest returns to run the Fortescue Metals Group’s iron ore business for the first time since 2005. And we’ll tell you about the family who lost $US19 billion in just a few hours. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday's wages data came in slightly below expectations. What's it all mean for interest rates, for inflation, for the cost of living and the election? Barrenjoey Chief Economist Jo Masters talks to Sean Aylmer about real wages and what we can expect in the near future.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 18 May 2022 The Reserve Bank says there’s several rate rises in the pipeline as one of the country’s biggest lenders warns of falling property prices.  Also today: The federal coalition and Labor stoush over who can best manage the economy.  Microsoft employees to benefit from tech jobs boom And Japan opens the door, slightly, to Australian travellers. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is in the middle of a small business boom, with $370 billion in value forecast to be added to the Australian economy over the next decade. Joseph Lyons, Managing Director of Xero for Australia and Asia, talks to Sean Aylmer about why conditions are right for this boom, which sectors are primed for growth, and what it all means for employment.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 17 May 2022 Private equity considers a $20 billion bid for one of the oldest listed companies on the ASX.  Also today: Housing takes centre stage as the political leaders criss-cross the country ahead of Saturday’s poll.  The Tax Office set to crackdown on property and crypto investors.   And Shanghai prepares for a staged reopening Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cannabis is big business, and is getting bigger as regulations ease around the world. A decade ago Bruce Linton founded Canopy Growth, which became the world's largest listed cannabis company. He's now a director of ASX-listed company Creso Pharma, and talks to Sean about the future of the cannabis industry.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 16 May 2022 Prime Minister Scott Morrison launches the coalition re-election bid with housing and the cost-of-living taking centre stage.  Also today: A big rally in global share markets augurs well for the ASX Regulators pressure for greater governance around crypto-currencies And Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover is on hold Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aussie dollar’s had a turbulent couple of weeks, tossed around by inflation data and interest rate decisions here and overseas. Tony Sycamore, Senior Market Analyst at City Index, talks to Sean Aylmer about what's driving the fluctuations, and what's in store for the AUD. 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.

SAFEWORD BY FEAR AND GREED NOW COMES OUT EVERY THURSDAY ON ITS OWN PLAYLIST! To keep hearing it every week, search for it on your podcast platform, or click here to subscribe/follow: APPLE: https://apple.co/3vbFNvWSPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3rmHyFl Would you want to know what your colleagues are earning, if it means they know your salary as well? And has the cashless society gone too far? The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - tackle the big issues in the world of business.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14-15 May 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 13 May 2022 Commonwealth Bank outlines a bumper profit but has a warning for home borrowers.  Also today: The ASX falls to three-month lows as tech stocks tumble  Cryptocurrencies collapse And Disney Plus makes inroads against Netflix in the ultra-competitive streaming world Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Superyachts are from another world altogether: after all, these vessels can be worth hundreds of millions of dollars.  Brendan O'Shannassy is a superyacht captain, having been in command of some of the most famous and expensive vessels on earth. He talks to Sean Aylmer about life on board a superyacht, the leadership lessons he's learnt, and the huge opportunities for Australians in this fascinating industry. Brendan's book Superyacht Captain is available now.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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