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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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Dec 14, 2023 • 12min
Interview: Behind the scenes of social media giant Reddit
Social media giant Reddit has more than 70 million unique active users every day - but we don't hear as much about it as we do about Facebook and Instagram.Yvonne Quinn, Reddit's Head of Business Marketing, Europe and Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about the platform, and how businesses can use the rich user data for marketing.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 14, 2023 • 5min
Afternoon Report | Good news on rates triggers market surge
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 hits five month high Fed indicates rate cuts Woolies get’s its pet shop NSW heat warning Vote to impeach Biden Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 13, 2023 • 15min
Budget set for surplus in 2024, used car prices falling, COP28 deal
Thursday 14 December 2023 The federal budget is on track to be in surplus for a second successive year. Also today: Australia, Canada and New Zealand issue a joint statement criticising Israel and Hamas The used car market has well and truly peaked with prices on the way down And the United Nations climate change meeting reaches an agreement, almost Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about managing money when a relationship ends. 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.

Dec 13, 2023 • 11min
Interview: Will COP28 actually make a difference?
The largest climate summit in history has seen the UAE play host to delegates from almost 200 countries, as well as many non-government organisations, companies and more. But after more than 12 days of discussions and negotiations - what does it actually mean for the shift to a greener economy?Sarah Bratton Hughes is the New York-based Head of Sustainable Investing at American Century Investments, and joins Sean Aylmer to assess the success of COP28 in addressing climate challenges.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 13, 2023 • 4min
Afternoon Report | Budget on track for surplus
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. Iron ore tax windfall S&P200 closes at new 3-month high US inflation surprise Sigma’s share price up 36 per cent Extreme measures in Argentina Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12, 2023 • 17min
Tech stocks lead the way, consumers spark up, Qantas readies for Xmas
Wednesday 13 December 2023 Technology stocks locally and on Wall Street reign supreme in 2023. Also today: Consumers gain just a little bit of confidence, but business turns gloomy China has started lifting its trade ban on Australian red meat imports And Qantas gears up for a very busy Christmas Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about managing money when a relationship ends. 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.

Dec 12, 2023 • 11min
Interview: Why Aussie fintechs are now making money
Australia has been home to some huge fintech success stories - think companies like Afterpay and Airwallex. But more local successes are focusing overseas, pushed out by limited access to capital here, and too many regulatory hurdles.It's not all bad news though for the local fintech sector - according to the EY FinTech Australia Census 2023, more fintechs than ever before are now making money. Malia Forner, Oceania FinTech Leader at EY, explains why. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12, 2023 • 5min
Afternoon Report | Market at three month high
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 stocks leads ASX higher Consumer confidence rises Migration policy criticised Miles new Qld Premier COP28 waters down communique Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 11, 2023 • 17min
Migration to be cut in half, Sigma-Chemist Warehouse merger, Trump leading polls
Tuesday 12 December 2023 The federal government plans to cut migration in half with tough tests for students and new types of skills visas. Also today: Chemist Warehouse is set to merge with Sigma Healthcare to create a $9 billion company JB Hi-Fi accused of selling worthless extended warranties Donald Trump leads the polls to be the next US President Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 11, 2023 • 9min
Interview: What all businesses need to know about today's law change
Today is a significant day in the fight against sexual harassment and discrimination. New laws come into effect from December 12, giving the Australian Human Rights Commission new powers to investigate sexual harassment and enforce outcomes.Lawyer Prabha Nandagopal worked as senior legal advisor on the Human Rights Commission’s Respect @ Work inquiry. She is now the founder of Elevate Consulting Partners, advising businesses on this very topic, and talks to Sean Aylmer about what companies need to do to comply with the new rules.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


