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Thursday 7 December 2023 Australian living standards drop to their lowest level in eight years.  Also today:  The local share market surges 1.7 per cent to ten-week highs National Cabinet agrees over NDIS funding And Australia Post finally dumps daily deliveries of letters, but you can get a parcel within 24 hours Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it features Peter Thornhill, author of Motivated Money, on how he built his $10m investment portfolio. 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.

Crypto investors are having a better time of it right now, with Bitcoin rebounding to levels not seen for 18 months. Expectations of interest rate reductions and spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have seen the digital asset climbing in recent weeks.John O'Loghlen, Managing Director - APAC at Coinbase (the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US) talks to Sean Aylmer about the market outlook, and the impact major collapses like FTX have had on the market's reputation.This is general information only, and 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. GDP just 0.2 per cent last quarter Interest rate stocks lead market Endeavour promises better times Rio defers green spending Australia to support COP28 Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 6 December 2023 The Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold, meaning no more hikes until at least next February.  Also today: New car sales are set to hit a record in 2023, and there’s a battle to the finish line for the top selling vehicle title  King Charles III set to make his first visit to Australia as monarch And there’s a crisis brewing in the coffee industry Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it features Peter Thornhill, author of Motivated Money, on how he built his $10m investment portolio. 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.

How should investors think about private equity? Rainer Ender, Global Head of Private Equity at Schroders Capital, gives Sean Aylmer a 101 in the asset class: risks, opportunities, and how it all works. This is general information only, and 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. Tech, gold lead market lower Israel warning on Australia Westpac restores services Fortescue ships from Gabon BoQ board critcised Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 5 December 2023 ANZ says the competition watchdog is divorced from reality, while the $20 billion bid for Origin Energy gets voted down, on a big day for M&A activity.  Also today: Bitcoin is back, hitting its highest level in 18 months Calls for a freeze on ham prices ahead of Christmas And penguins become masters of the catnap Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mortgage payments, rent, power bills, food, insurance, petrol - you name it, it seems to be getting more expensive. And all of that has a real impact on consumer confidence and spending.Kate Browne, Head of Research and Insights at Compare Club, talks to Sean Aylmer about Compare Club's latest Bill Stress Index, and what it reveals about Australian spending habits.Compare Club is a supporter of Fear and GreedFind 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. Gold companies leads market higher Macron criticises Australia Radio wars heat up Grocery prices moderate Evergrande wins reprieve Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 4 December 2023 The Aussie housing market slows sharply as Melbourne prices go backwards.  Also today: Aussie shares, and Wall Street, have one of their best months on record, but can it last?  It’s a huge week for M&A activity And what happens when the boss of BHP starts dating the boss of Canadian National Railway? Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.