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Kamala Harris is all but guaranteed to be the Democrats' candidate to take on Donald Trump, after receiving Joe Biden's endorsment and the support of her potential rivals within the party. Add in the $US81 million her campaign raised in just one day, and the Democrats are suddenly reinvigorated after weeks of uncertainty. But will it be enough?Bruce Wolpe worked with the Democrats in Congress during President Barack Obama's first term. He is now a Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the United States Studies Centre, and the author of Trump’s Australia. Bruce talks to Sean Aylmer from Colorado.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See 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 higher Wall Street jumps Builders fear CFMEU New gas permits Optus week free Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Bryan asks: Instead of the reserve bank varying interest rates why not scrap that and vary GST accordingly? Yes it would be tricky to navigate initially, but once implemented would be smooth. Look at petrol prices. They go up and down all the time and no one riots. Doing this everyone is affected not just people with loans.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.

Tuesday 23 July 2024 Donors pour tens of millions of dollars into the Democrat’s campaign for the White House as vice-President Kamala Harris firms as the person to take on Donald Trump.   Woodside buys a US LNG group for nearly $2 billion The number of Australians accessing the government’s reverse mortgage-style product surges And the government pushes for more female representation on peak sporting groups Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - an honest look at money in a relationship. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Publicly traded entities discussed today include -  ASX: COL, GMG, IFL, IRE, QBE, REA, S32, WES, WDS, WOW S&P 500: CRWD, TELL NASDAQ: GOOG, TSLAFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two of the best retailers in the country are Bunnings and Kmart - and they're both owned by the same company, Wesfarmers.Gaurav Sodhi, deputy head of research at Intelligent Investor, talks to Sean Aylmer about the remarkable growth of Bunnings and Kmart, and when it's time to sell a stock like Wesfarmers.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See 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. ASX200 pares losses Iron ore, copper fall South32 tumbles Virgin cuts Japan route IT outage compensation unlikely Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 22 July 2024 Joe Biden drops out of the US presidential race. And more, including: How Australia has changed over the last century, according to the ABS It could take weeks or months to fully recover from Friday’s massive IT outage And an anti-ageing drug may be on the horizon Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - an honest look at money in a relationship. 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.

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 ASX 200 surged past the 8000 point mark last week, with some economists optimistic of further gains with the prospect of lower interest rates globally. But will there be a correction? Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Economics and Chief Economist at AMP warns of the risk around valuations and geopolitics. This is general information only and you should seek professional advice before making investment decisionsFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Entrepreneur Sam Wood Original publication date: June 19, 2020 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks with Sam Wood, owner of 28 By Sam Wood, about the growth of his fitness and nutrition business, his family, and his tips for young entrepreneurs.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.