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Thursday May 12 2022 The political leaders square off in the third and final debate as cost-of-living pressures take centre stage.  Also today: Consumer sentiment tumbles as interest rates rise CSL’s court win that might allow Mexicans to give blood in the US After 450 million sales over 20 years, Apple is pulling the plug on iPods Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a big push by the US to shore up supplies of rare earths - guaranteeing production of things like batteries, and reducing reliance on China. Chris Gibbs, CEO of American Rare Earths, tells Sean Aylmer about their two major projects in Wyoming and Arizona - and why the west is playing catch-up to China.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday May 11 2022 Businesses and households are confident and spending, even though the share market is tumbling.  Also today: A major deal between a gig economy company and a union.  Bad news for households: wholesale gas prices are rising fast And an Andy Warhol silkscreen of Marilyn Munro sells for a record $US195 million. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The four major banks had headline cash earnings of $14.4 billion in the last half year. But as interest rates start to rise, what should we expect from the sector? Tim Dring, Oceania Banking and Capital Markets Leader at EY, talks to Sean Aylmer about the results and the outlook for the banks.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday May 10 2022 The local share market falls again with 80 per cent of stocks going backwards Also today: Westpac reports surprisingly strong results, giving a boost to its share price  Star Entertainment Group finally takes action And both the coalition and Labor parties start spending up big Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last month Australia and India signed a major interim free trade deal, cutting tariffs on a range of exports from coal and rare earths, to sheep and lobsters. The India Australia Business and Community Alliance is the largest platform connecting business and entrepreneurs between the two countries. Sonia Sadiq Gandhi, the founder of IABCA, talks Sean Aylmer through what the deal means for Australian businesses, and where the opportunities lie.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday May 9 2022 The leaders of the LIberal and Labor parties, Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese, square off in the second debate of the campaign.  Also today: The Reserve Bank makes it clear that there’s plenty more rate hikes to come.  The top two Macquarie executives earn $62 million between them for a year’s work. Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover pitch leaks Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interest rates are rising around the world as central banks work to manage inflation. Scott Haslem, Chief Investment Officer at Crestone Wealth Management, talks to Sean about how far rates will need to go, and what it all means for investors.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 IS MOVING! 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 take a 20 hour flight if it meant no stopover? And are there just a few words you should never google at work?   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.

7-8 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 6 May 2022 Global equity markets, including the ASX, surge and the Aussie dollar has its best day in ten years. Also today: National Australia Bank comes in with a record half year profit Volkswagen sells out of electric cars And why it might soon be easier to find a tradie Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CSIRO Total Well-being Diet. The Mayo Clinic Diet. They’re some of the world’s most popular healthy eating programs - but did you know the technology underpinning them is from an Aussie company? Scott Penn, founder and CEO of Digital Wellness, talks to Sean Aylmer about the deals they’ve struck with health insurers, his family’s long history with weight loss brands like Weight Watchers, and his part ownership of the Manly Sea Eagles.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 5 May 2022 ANZ announces a lower profit as the fallout from the interest rate decision on Tuesday hits homeowners and retirees.  Also today: The would-be-Treasurers square off in a debate on the economy. A swathe of companies report that consumer spending is on the up. And AirBNB says travel is back, and bigger than before COVID Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tristan Sternson started out writing code. This year, he led his company as CEO through a $290 million acquisition. Tristan talks to Sean Aylmer about how he turned ARQ Group around, and the importance of tech skills in business today.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 4 May 2022 The Reserve Bank lifts interest rates with a bunch more hikes likely before the end of the year. Also today: Billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes buys into AGL Energy, wanting to disrupt its plans to split in two Santos shareholders unhappy about $6 million incentive payment And Woolworths warns of higher food prices in coming months Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank has increased the official cash rate by 0.25% at its May meeting. EY Oceania Chief Economist Cherelle Murphy tells Sean Aylmer why the RBA had no option but to increase rates, and what it means for businesses and homeowners.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 3 May 2022 Qantas becomes profitable again, and plans for non stop flights to London and New York.  Also today: It’s D-Day for interest rates  House price growth slows to 14.6 per cent And the inquiry into the Star finally gets to hear from the former CEO Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you needed more evidence the housing boom is slowing, here it is. House price growth across the combined capital cities is 10 times slower this quarter. Dr Nicola Powell, Chief of Research and Economics at Domain, talks to Sean about what to expect from house and unit prices in coming months, and also what it means for rents.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 2 May 2022 Labor officially launches its election campaign, promising help for new home buyers, cheaper medicines and gender pay equity.  Also today: Wall Street tumbles, with the NASDAQ’s biggest drop in 14 years The auction market comes off the boil ahead of a potential rise in interest rates this week.  And the greatest investor of all, Warren Buffet, is back in the market buying up stocks. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Fed moving on interest rates and the ongoing impact of the Ukraine conflict, to China's COVID-zero policy, and even the performance of big US tech companies - these are the factors influencing global investors right now. Sean Aylmer speaks with Rich Nuzum, President of Wealth at Mercer. Mercer is a global giant, with almost $US400 billion of assets under management, and more than $US17 trillion under advisement.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 IS MOVING! 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 From flight guilt due to climate change, to the dreaded workplace birthday cake. 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.

30 April - 1 May 2022 Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang doubling as adjudicator.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friday 29 April 2022 Companies from supermarket giant Coles to iron ore miner Fortescue warn that rising costs are here to stay  Also today: The local sharemarket surges after a couple of very bad sessions. Price of living pressure on the RBA and the election campaign.   And Barbie is back in fashion. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anyone in business knows that now, more than ever, there is so much power in data. The systems we use and the information that we capture can bring great insight into how well businesses are operating and what we can do better. MYOB Australia Chief Sales and Support Officer Daniel West talks to Sean Aylmer about the power of data and "the journey to good digitisation". Daniel is appearing at the Accounting Business Expo at the International Convention Centre Sydney on Friday, April 30. Attendance is free - find out more here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 28 April 2022 Inflation hits a 20 year high, and interest rates could now start rising as soon as next week.  Also today: James Packer set to vote for Blackstone’s takeover of Crown Resorts.  Tesla sheds $US125b because of Musk’s Twitter deal And just how much has the housing market come off the boil. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation jumped sharply last quarter, exceeding market expectations. So what does this mean now for the Reserve Bank board meeting next Tuesday?AMP Australia Senior Economist Diana Mousina talks to Sean Aylmer about whether we could see a rate rise next week.Diana will be moderating a panel of economists at the Accounting Business Expo at the International Convention Centre Sydney on Thursday April 29 and Friday April 30. Attendance is free - find out more here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 28 April 2022 The local share market tumbles on fears of a big slowdown in China Also today: More than one-third of people cheat on their home loan applications Uber faces a $26 million fine in Australia for misleading customers And will Donald Trump return when Twitter goes private? Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When COVID struck, business expos were hit hard. Some moved online, but it didn't quite have the same feel as visiting a convention, seeing speakers and meeting exhibitors. Now, expos are back. Craig Macfarlane, Managing Director of Terrapinn Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer ahead of the Accounting Business Expo. The ABE is on the International Convention Centre in Sydney's Darling Harbour on Thursday April 28 and Friday April 29. Attendance is free - find out more here. Fear and Greed is a partner of the expo.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 27 April 2022 Australians dump fixed rate loans as inflation figures set to reach a 14 year high.  Also today: Reports that Dexus and Mirvac are ready to carve up AMP Capital, the funds management arm of AMP Oil demand drops - so what’s it mean for petrol prices? And why Ferrari has some red hot problems Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which stocks do best when rates are rising? Matthew Kidman, Principal at Centennial Asset Management, takes Sean through the companies and sectors to watch.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 26 April 2022 Stock markets tumble as the US Federal Reserve flags a half a percent rate hike Also today, in a shorter episode for Anzac Day: The election campaign enters its third week as the PM is grilled over China and the Solomon Islands War in Ukraine reaches day sixty Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a special Anzac Day interview, Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Brendan Nelson - former director of the Australian War Memorial, now President of Boeing Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific. They discuss Dr Nelson's time at the War Memorial, the meaning of Anzac Day to younger Australians, and also the work of Boeing in Australia.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 HAS MOVED! 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 The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - tackle the big issues in the world of business, from whether it's okay to swear at work, to what you can learn from the work experience kid.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23-24 April 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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