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Residential real estate may have been the most talked about thing of 2021, besides COVID. But the commercial sector has often slipped below the radar. Covering everything from offices and warehouses, to shopping centres and data centres, some areas of commercial have thrived during the pandemic, while others are just bouncing back now.  Damian Diamantopoulos, Head of Property Research at Australian Unity, discusses the sector, including lessons investors can learn from overseas markets that reopened before us.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 21st December 2021 2021 proves to be the year of the cryptos with $US1.5 trillion added in market value. Also today:  The Prime Minister to convene a National Cabinet meeting on the surging COVID cases The federal Treasurer cautious on immigration How Spiderman is saving Hollywood Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new megatrends report from PGIM - one of the top 10 largest asset managers in the world - looks at how technology is disrupting the services sector. After several decades of relative stability, services are now on the cusp of a major shake-up. Shehriyar Antia, Vice President - Head of Thematic Research at PGIM, joins the show all the way from New York to discuss the investment opportunities to come in 2022.  Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 20th December 2021  COVID cases surge as everyone holds their breath in the run into Christmas.  Also today:  Who’s working from home and who isn’t The buy now, pay later sector under scrutiny Texas starts rebuilding Donald Trump’s wall with Mexico Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the biggest trends is the impact climate change is having on business - from new companies born out of new technologies, to legacy companies reinventing themselves for a greener future. Fiona Manning, Portfolio Manager at Apostle Funds Management, is an expert in climate change research, equity analysis and responsible investing and discusses the opportunities climate change will uncover in 2022.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.

The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - take a lighter look at the world of business.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 18 December 2021  Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friday 17th December 2021 The unemployment rate tumbles, the Reserve Bank says it will end its bond buying program, and a disappointing bottom line for the budget. It’s all about the economy. Also today: NSW announces a record number of COVID cases Qantas outlines big losses but at least everyone is back at work ANZ’s shareholders show their displeasure Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New figures show the Australian economy has rebounded from the COVID lockdowns better than anyone could have predicted. Unemployment dropped sharply and the government's Mid Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook forecast a huge increase in jobs ahead.  Carlos Cacho, Chief Economist at Jarden Group, ran through all the news and what it means for the economy.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 16th December 2021  COVID cases in NSW surge with worse to come.  Also today: Why the property market had its best year in three decades Westpac shareholders demonstrate their anger Some very good deals in the airline industry as competition heats up Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2021 has been truly extraordinary for Australian property, with prices set to end the year up around 25%. But with the market cooling and interest rates rising, where does the property market go from here?  Tim Lawless, Research Director for Asia Pacific at CoreLogic, tells us everything we need to know about the property market.  Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 15th December 2021 One final mega deal ahead of the Christmas break with CSL bidding more than $16 billion for a Swiss Pharmaceutical group.  Also today: A surge of COVID cases in NSW, but the state is still set to lift restrictions today Businesses report stronger trading conditions Woolworths’ share price tumbles as COVID costs hit hard Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research shows 35% of Australian companies have suffered a ransomware attack, with a staggering 83% of those paying the criminals. Darren Hopkins and Shane Bell, cyber partners at McGrathNicol Advisory, explain what these cyber attacks look like, how they should be handled and how they can be prevented. McGrathNicol Advisory is a supporter of this podcast.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 14th December 2021 Australia reopens to the rest of the world, or some of the rest of the world.  Also today: Apple’s market capitalisation moves towards an incredible $US3 trillion A spate of M&A activity in the local market Crown Resorts says its Sydney casino is expected to open in the New Year Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The large cap companies often dominate investing headlines but there's plenty of activity and opportunity in the small caps too. Especially as the economy re-opens post-COVID. Oscar Oberg, Lead Portfolio Manager at Wilson Asset Management, runs through each sector and reveals the companies they've invested in. One not to be missed for investors!Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 13th December 2021 Governments push booster shots to prevent further restrictions as COVID cases rise.  Also today: Wall Street hits a record high House clearance rates fall further Why you can always fit in Christmas pudding Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie farmers are already some of the most tech-savvy, innovative operators you’ll come across, embracing new technology to run their businesses more efficiently. Now a group of landowners and farmers are banding together to make the most of a new market in agriculture - the carbon market. Rohan Clarke, one of the founders of Regen Farmers Mutual, explains the concept and how it's a win-win for everybody involved. 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.

The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - take a lighter look at the world of business.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 11 December 2021  Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friday 10th December 2021 An official digital currency might arrive sooner than we think.  Also today:  More fallout from the Banking Royal Commission How a shortage of diesel fuel threatens the transport industry Why calling your boss a “wanker” isn’t a sackable offence Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crown Resorts and major shareholder James Packer have had the year from hell. It started with the company being deemed unsuitable to operate its new Sydney casino and has gone on to include two royal commissions into the company's conduct. One man who knows Mr Packer better than most is his biographer Damon Kitney. The journalist discusses who Mr Packer really is behind all the headlines, and what the future holds for him and Crown.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 9th December 2021 The local share market surges as investors look to better economic times.  Also today:  Mortgage rates start to rise More regulation for buy now, pay later groups on the way Instagram tries to reduce the amount of screen time for kids. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking about property is pretty much a national pastime. But the industry, residential, commercial and industrial, is shifting rapidly in the wake of COVID. House prices have soared, warehouses are in huge demand and office buildings are sitting empty. Trilogy Funds is an Australian fund manager and financier of property-based investments. Managing Director Philip Ryan discusses the industry as a whole and where there are opportunities for investors. Trilogy Funds 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 8th December 2021 The Reserve Bank is confident the Omicron variant of COVID won’t derail the economy.  Also today:  More evidence of a cooling in the home market Why a mega-merger might not be good for the ASX How a small drug company doubled its share price yesterday. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank board held its final meeting for 2021 yesterday. It’s ending the year with a vastly different situation than how it began - inflationary pressures are building, the housing market is coming off an extraordinary boom and the economy is recovering from the Delta strain. Gareth Aird, Head of Australian Economics at the Commonwealth Bank, looks at the messages hidden in the RBA's final meeting for the year, including a clue on interest rates.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 7th December 2021 Investors dump buy now, pay later stocks as the one time favourite sector falls from grace.  Also today:  Job ads hit a 13 year high The corporate regulator warns around claiming to be green A remarkable story of a listed companies’ board fighting with its CEO Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investors are increasingly using their money to make a difference, particularly with the environment. Now a new fund aims to improve gender equality around the world, while still delivering returns for investors. Global Impact Initiative CEO Giles Gunesekera discusses the Global Gender Equality Fund, which already has investor commitments of around $300 million.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 6th December 2021 What next for the faltering housing market?   Also today: The Aussie dollar and Bitcoin tumble Kids to get the Pfizer vaccine early in the New Year One of the world’s greatest investors says equity markets are crazily over-valued Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pandemic has seen hundreds of thousands of new investors enter the stock market, many enjoying a great run of returns. But what happens if it goes belly up? Should investors, both veterans and rookies, be holding defensive assets? Chris Brycki, CEO of online investment adviser Stockspot, explains what defensive assets are, why they're critical in your portfoilio and when you should buy them.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.

The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - take a lighter look at some of the big business stories of the week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 4 December 2021  Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friday 3rd December 2021 It’s pharmacy wars as Woolworths takes on Wesfarmers. Also today: Allegations that a government MP physically abused a woman he was having an affair with Crown half-heartedly rejects a bid from private equity The former RBA boss to chair Macquarie Group. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He was once Princess Di's personal trainer... now he runs a health and fitness empire that's going global. Cameron Falloon is using his expertise with professional sporting teams to offer a different gym experience. The founder and CEO of BFT (Body Fit Training) talks about his 300 franchises and 35,000 members as well as a $60 million deal to expand into the US.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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