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Fear and Greed
Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au
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Sep 18, 2024 • 19min
Four things every home buyer needs to know before making an offer
Found the perfect property? Before you make an offer, follow this checklist to give yourself the best chance of success.Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson go through the four things every home buyer needs to know before making an offer.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 18, 2024 • 12min
Interview: What your income could get you in regional Australia
Considering a tree change? The Regional Australia Institute has just released its Good Life Guide, comparing regions and metropolitan areas around the country, in terms of income, house prices and lifestyle. Liz Ritchie, CEO of the Regional Australia Institute, talks to Sean Aylmer about the benefits of regional living, and the potential for our regions to be an economic powerhouse.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 18, 2024 • 4min
Afternoon Report | ASX hits another record
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. Miners struggle Class action against Harvey Norman New Hope eyes mines Pagers as weapons Rate cut for Fed Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 2024 • 18min
FTA deal eyes investing billions, funds management shake-up, WFH wanes
Wednesday 18 September 2024 The federal government announces its 19th free trade deal, this time with the United Arab Emirates, as it eyes off billions of dollars in potential investments. And more, including: Money manager Regal Partners shakes up the funds management industry by bidding for rival Platinum Asset Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists the government and business are in sync And the work from home revolution is waning, with Amazon ordering everyone back to the office Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how to have money conversations with ageing parents. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 2024 • 12min
Interview: Business failures are rising - and it's going to get worse
The rate of business failures is now at its highest level since January 2021, in the middle of the pandemic. Business payment defaults are also at record levels, with more businesses struggling to pay suppliers.Patrick Coghlan, CEO of CreditorWatch, talks to Sean Aylmer about the August Business Risk Index, and why conditions are likely to get worse before they improve.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 2024 • 5min
Afternoon Report | ASX hits new record
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. Tech leads the way Iron ore price fears Star finance deal New Hope ups dividend Trump goes crypto Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 2024 • 8min
Ask Fear & Greed: Why do we talk about Brent Crude?
Listener Jonathan asks: I am aware of West Texas Intermediate oil and Brent Crude oil, but I was wondering is that it, or are there loads of other oil variants with many other names that for some reason we just don’t care to remember or mention?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.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16, 2024 • 20min
ASX heads to new record, airfares jump 12pc, fears over weight loss drugs
Tuesday 17 September 2024 The ASX heads towards a new record. And more, including: Airfares have jumped 12 per cent since Rex’s collapse Auction clearance rate falls below 70%, two weeks into the spring selling season And fears escalate about the side effects of weight loss wonder drugs Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - a guide to investing for each generation. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16, 2024 • 10min
Interview: What's a good interest rate right now?
The official cash rate has been on hold since November last year. But lately, there's been a bit of movement in fixed rates, variable rates and term deposits. So what constitutes a 'good' rate?Rachel Wastell, personal finance expert at financial comparison site Mozo, talks to Sean about competition within the industry, and the rates on offer across a range of banks.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16, 2024 • 5min
Afternoon Report | Equities, gold rise
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 higher BHP boosts copper Gold hits record Data breaches jump Trump shooting Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


