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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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 15 February 2024 Australia’s largest bank announces a drop in profit, but is confident the Australian economy is on track for a soft landing.  Also today: The local sharemarket falls on fears that inflation might be around for a bit longer.  Treasury boss says there’s an opportunity to hold unemployment in the low 4s And how Indians celebrate Valentine’s Day And as Michael begged in today’s episode - please vote for his book HOW TO BE REMEMBERED in Better Reading’s Top 100 Books here. Voters can win a copy of all 100 books!   Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about the best apps for buying shares. 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.

With unemployment still near its lowest level in decades, you'd think workers would be making the most of it, jumping between jobs in search of a better deal. But they're not.Michael Brennan, CEO of the E61 Institute, and former Chair of the Productivity Commission, talks to Sean Aylmer about e61's new research showing job mobility is still extremely low, despite an average pay increase of 9% for those who move.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. CBA leads profit results US inflation disappoints 200,000 homes still without power Defence undermanned Indonesians go to the polls Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 14 February 2024 Scores of ATO staff caught up in a major TikTok GST fraud.  Also today: Macquarie’s $58 million man leaves the factory Coal station outage triggers concerns over power grid stability And the SuperBowl audience on Monday was as big as when man landed on the moon Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about the best apps for buying shares. 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.

The federal government's industrial relations reform includes the 'right to disconnect' - allowing workers to ignore calls, emails and messages from the boss after hours. But employers aren't happy, saying the change came out of nowhere and is driven by politics. Innes Willox, Chief Executive of the Australian Industry Group, talks to Sean Aylmer about why businesses see it as an anti-flexibility and anti-productivity measure.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. Challenger tops ASX200 CSL tumbles again James Hardie warning Breville loses ground Oil mega-merger Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 13 February 2024 The right to disconnect laws create confusion and anger in the business community, with warnings of an end to flexible working.  Also today: Bitcoin surges to its highest level in a couple of years  JB HiFi delivers better than expected earnings And CSL’s $1 billion failure Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about the top ten ways to save money this Frugal February. 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.

Late advertising and media veteran Harold Mitchell was - by all accounts - a larger than life personality. He built and sold a business for hundreds of millions of dollars - and was never short of an opinion or a headline.Damon Kitney, columnist at the Weekend Australian and author of The Fortune Tellers, talks to Sean Aylmer about the death of Harold Mitchell, the extraordinary businesses built around leaders like him, and what it means for a company and investors when success relies on a charismatic boss.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 lower Car market resilient Aurizon long haul Beach Energy jumps Biden Israel conflict Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.