Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.  Westpac AGM Nuclear costings Airport strikes AMP invests in Bitcoin Bain bids for Insignia Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Andy asks: I work very hard, you work very hard, pretty much everyone I know works very hard. Can you tell my why Australia's productivity levels are considered very low please?Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer listener questions.If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 13 December 2024 Australia’s unemployment rate falls back to 3.9 per cent, pretty much wiping out any chance of an interest rate cut in coming months.  And more, including: The federal government will force social media giants to pay publishers hundreds of millions of dollars for content Elon Musk becomes the first person to be valued at over $US400 billion Virgin Australia begins selling long haul flights, putting some competition into the market, and private equity money hits the NFL in the US Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - summer side hustles for adults and kids. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s big banks are under pressure over their role in the energy transition - and fund manager Australian Ethical is now set to confront Westpac and NAB with resolutions at their AGMs.Alison George, Head of Impact and Ethics at Australian Ethical, talks to Sean Aylmer about why the resolutions are necessary, suggesting Westpac has made no progress in the last 12 months.Australian Ethical works with Blue Chip Communication, which is a supporter of this podcast.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.  ASX closes down Nasdaq new high Childcare fight ACCC sues Ventia, Downer UN vote Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 12 December 2024 ASIC accuses the former directors of failed airline Regional Express, of misleading investors.  And more, including: Hundreds of retail employees to lose their jobs as a major retailer closes stores Elon Musk’s SpaceX is now worth more than half a trillion dollars Plus soaring coffee prices and tumbling business sentiment Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - summer side hustles for adults and kids. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI in various forms has been around for a while, while certain applications are relatively new - for instance, ChatGPT just turned two. But is Australia falling behind on artificial intelligence? Are our businesses reluctant to fully embrace it?Damian Kassabgi, Chief Executive of the Tech Council of Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about what's needed to ensure Australia remains at the forefront of technology - and our businesses maximise their productivity.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.  ASX slow Business sentiment tumbles Horror at Sydney attacks Foxtel sale New life brand Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 11 December 2024 The Reserve Bank has opened the door to a rate cut next year, saying inflation is falling.  And more, including: One of the biggest deals of the year is teetering on the brink after one of the company’s gets hit with a massive tax bill Google announces the most searched terms and issues for 2024 Plus plenty going on in markets and Rupert Murdoch fails to change the family trust Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - summer side hustles for adults and kids. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.