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Wednesday 2 December 2020 The housing market in Australia is heading back towards pre-COVID levels, with prices rising across the country.  Also today: The Reserve Bank keeps rates on hold and says the economic recovery is underway Australia wins international support in its stoush with China And why the share prices of fast food operators are surging Plus an interview with McGrathNicol Advisory partner Jason Ireland about the importance of working capital.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Jason Ireland, Partner at McGrathNicol Advisory, about working capital - why it's important, and what can be done to improve cashflow in a business.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 1 December 2020 A record month for equity markets and oil, the Aussie dollar pushes beyond 74 US cents and gold prices fall. A new order for financial markets.  Also today: Scott Morrison lashes out at China, as the ban on local wine exports slashes the share price of Treasury Wines Company profits soar, especially among cafes and restaurants And the “word of the year” is unveiled Plus an interview with Cameron McIntyre, the Chief Executive of carsales.com Limited.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Cameron McIntyre, CEO of carsales.com Limited.  They discuss the company's growth overseas, the role of data, and the impact of COVID-19 on the company and the industry, including the boom in second hand car sales.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 30 November 2020 Canberra will take China to the World Trade Organisation, after Beijing bans Australian wine imports Also today: Britain says it’s days away from approving a vaccine for COVID-19 Economists upgrade growth forecasts ahead of official figures this week  And a new record for the sale of an Australian painting Plus an interview with ANZ senior economist Cherelle Murphy comparing the performance of Australia’s states and territories.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 look at the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to ANZ Senior Economist Cherelle Murphy about the 'stateometer', comparing the economic performance and outlook of each state and territory in Australia.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunday 29 November 2020 In this week's feature interview, Sean Aylmer speaks with Katy Stevens, Vice President, Asia Pacific at the employee experience platform Culture Amp.  They discuss the importance of having the right company culture - what it looks like, and how to get it.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 28 November 2020 This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer gives his take on the week's business news, including: The biggest story The unsung story (the one trying to fly under the radar) The most remarkable story Sean's favourite story Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 27 November 2020 Federal and state governments race to get Australians home for Christmas, with more than 30,000 still waiting.  Also today: Business spending plans pick up, raising hopes of job creation in coming months. Telstra fined $50 million for unconscionable conduct in selling to indigenous communities. And the richest young Australians are announced… and guess which sector most of them come from? Plus an interview with News Corp executive Siobhan McKenna about her new book.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Siobhan McKenna, Australian business figure and now author of Man in Armour.  Siobhan is one of the most well-regarded executives in the country as Group Director - Broadcasting for News Corp Australia.  She’s also a director of Woolworths and Nova Entertainment among others, and is the current Chair of Foxtel, Fox Sports and Australian News Channel, and the former Chair of NBNCo.  But in this interview, the focus is on her debut novel - and how her experience in business shaped the story and the characters.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 26 November 2020 The Australian economy gets a tick of approval from Moody’s ratings agency, as the dollar, commodity prices and share market all surge. Also today: The walls come tumbling down at borders across the nation Finally, some positive remarks between Beijing and Canberra And the retailers who don’t talk enough about modern slavery Plus an interview with Jonathan Armitage, Chief Investment Officer at MLC Asset Management, about investing in a Joe Biden world.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Jonathan Armitage, Chief Investment Officer at MLC Asset Management, about what a Biden Presidency means for global markets and for investors.  They also discuss other global factors including China tensions and Brexit, and how to account for this risk when investing.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 25 November 2020 Gold is out. Travel and oil stocks are back in. The local share market shifts as science begins winning the fight against COVID-19.  Also today: Mortgage rates to keep falling for a while yet The Victorian government announces a $6 billion package for the housing market And Queensland finally drops its restrictions on Sydney siders, and maybe even Victorians. Plus an interview with Michael Sentonas, Chief Technology Officer of CrowdStrike, about cybercrime, and particularly ransomware which is costing business billions of dollars each year.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Michael Sentonas, Chief Technology Officer at Crowdstrike, about the prevalence of ransomware.  Crowdstrike has just released its annual Global Security Attitudes report, revealing the alarming rate of these cyberattacks.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 24 November 2020 The financial services sector unites to target zero net carbon emissions by 2050.  Also today: AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate, which Australia has signed up to, proves 90 per cent effective in trials Prime Minister Scott Morrison calls for a rethink of relations between China and Australia And the country’s richest woman, Gina Rinehart, comes out swinging against the government Plus an interview with Megan Motto, Chief Executive of the Governance Institute of Australia, about the release today of the 2020 Ethics Index.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Megan Motto, Chief Executive of the Governance Institute of Australia, about the release of their Ethics Index 2020.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 23 November 2020 A review of retirement incomes in Australia is set to trigger a shake up in the superannuation system.  Also today: Border wars between state Premiers rage, as some restrictions are relaxed Retail trade surges in more good news for the economy. And one of the country’s most famous building companies collapses Plus an interview with AMP senior economist Diana Mousina about the labour 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 look at the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer is joined by Diana Mousina, Senior Economist at AMP Capital, to discuss the latest labour force figures.  They also look at wages growth and the outlook for the property market.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunday 22 November 2020 In this week's feature interview, Sean Aylmer speaks with David Brown, host of the hit US podcast series Business Wars. They discuss the rivalries between some of the biggest companies in the world, and what drives them to succeed.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 21 November 2020 This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer gives his take on the week's business news, including: The biggest story The unsung story (the one trying to fly under the radar) The most remarkable story Sean's favourite story Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 20 November 2020 Almost 180,000 Australians found a job last month, in some of the most promising economic news this year. Also today: A very dark day for the Australian military Prime Minister Scott Morrison promises to accelerate environmental goals and industrial relations changes And which Australian gin maker is the best in the world? Plus we look at the global explosion in bike sales during 2020 with Andrew Taylor from Brookvale Bike Factory.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Andrew Taylor, Managing Director of the Brookvale Bike Factory, about the extraordinary boom in bicycle sales and use during the COVID-19 pandemic.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 19 November 2020 Crown Resorts will have to delay the opening of its Sydney casino at best, and at worst, might be denied a licence. Also today: South Australia implements harsh lockdowns as COVID cases rise Wages growth falls to its lowest level ever And insurers could be forced to pay out coronavirus claims Plus an interview with Australian Hotels Association boss Stephen Ferguson about the state of the sector.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Stephen Ferguson, CEO of the Australian Hotels Association, about the current state of the industry.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 18 November 2020 Stamp duty could be abolished under plans outlined by NSW, providing a blueprint for the rest of the country to get rid of the inefficient tax.  Also today: President-elect Joe Biden warns of a dark winter for the US Australia signs a new defence treaty with Japan And Virgin leaves the ASX as Jetstar offers $65 return airfares Plus an interview with Catherine Anderson, chief customer officer at Powershop Australia.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Catherine Anderson, Chief Customer Officer at Powershop Australia.  They discuss sustainability and renewable sources in the energy sector, and how the industry has changed in the last decade.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 17 November 2020 Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe calls on business to invest and take advantage of low interest rates.  Also today: Moderna becomes the second company to report an effective vaccine against coronavirus State borders are closed again after 17 new cases of COVID-19 in South Australia And why second hand cars are getting more expensive Plus an interview with Andrew Mills from The Tax Institute about reforming fiscal policy. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Andrew Mills, Director of Tax Policy and Technical at The Tax Institute, about the need for tax reform in Australia.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 16 November 2020 Australia signs a 15-nation free trade pact – the biggest ever – marking a major step forward in the economic integration of the region. Also today: While Australia contains the COVID-19 virus, case numbers in the US skyrocket Local state borders should be re-open by Christmas, with the exception of Western Australia And why the telco and energy companies are starting to look a lot like each other Plus an interview with National Australia Bank chief economist Alan Oster about why business investment is so critical to the recovery.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 look at the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer is joined by Alan Oster, Chief Economist at NAB, to discuss business confidence, consumer confidence, the general economic outlook, and Alan's career as an economist.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunday 15 November 2020In this week's feature interview, Sean Aylmer speaks with Michelle Baddeley, Professor of Economics at the University of Technology Sydney.  They discuss Michelle's book Copycats and contrarians: Why we follow others... and when we don't, and explore the fascinating topic of behavioural economics.  They also look at the issue of herd thinking, and why some people go against the crowd. Professor Michelle Baddeley is also the Associate Dean (Research and Development) in The Dean's Unit at the University of Technology Sydney.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 14 November 2020 This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer gives his take on the week's business news, including: The biggest story The unsung story (the one trying to fly under the radar) The most remarkable story Sean's favourite story Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison moves to shore up support from the US and Japan, as the spat between Canberra and Beijing escalates. Also today:   Wesfarmers and Woolworths report strong sales growth.   Telstra unveils a new structure, finding $20 billion along the way   And Nine Entertainment wins new advertisers, and the tennis Plus an interview with Dan Rosen, Chief Executive of the Australian Recording Industry Association, about the music industry.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Dan Rosen, Chief Executive of the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).  They discuss the state of the recording industry, the impact of the pandemic, the changes over the last decade (including combating music piracy) and how Australian musicians are faring on the international stage.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.