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 fall China economy disappoints Poll: coalition ahead of ALP MYEFO downgrade Pallas resigns Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 16 December 2024 Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says changes to the Reserve Bank could start happening today, adding an election early next year is unlikely.   And more, including: Melbourne, for one of the few times this year, is the strongest auction market over the last week Cash isn’t going anywhere  Plus Rio goes big into lithium and a mega fine for consulting group McKinsey for helping market opioids And 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.

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.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are many myths around financial advice - including who it's for, who uses it, and how much it costs. Fear & Greed is working with Vanguard to bust some of those myths.Libby Newman - Investment Specialist, Strategy and Research with Vanguard Australia - talks to Sean Aylmer about the value of advice, and how to find a good advisor.Vanguard is a supporter of this podcast. Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd and Vanguard Super Pty Ltd is the product issuer. Invest strong and steady with Vanguard. Visit vanguard.com.au for more information and to read the relevant PDS and TMD, and consider if a product is right for you before deciding. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Tim Fung, CEO and founder of Airtasker Original publication date: 4 June 2021 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Tim Fung, the co-founder and CEO of gig economy platform Airtasker. Airtasker listed on the ASX in one of the most exciting IPOs of the year, having grown from humble beginnings in just 10 years. Update: Airtasker's share price has come off since this interview was recorded - from around $1.20 at the time of publication in 2021, to below 40 cents. This interview is general information only, and you should seek professional advice before making decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.