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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.

Financial planner Canna Campbell and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson talk to Steve Hui, founder of iFlyFlat, about using frequent flyer points for free flights and business class upgrades. Topics include unlocking the benefits of business class, comparing first class and business class flights, maximizing points for luxury travel, and the value of bonus promotions on credit cards.

2-3 September 2023 Jennifer Duke and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.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 Another senior departure at Fortescue Interest rates may still go up PwC Australia reports flat profits Potential changes to bankruptcy laws Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 1 September 2023 Workers on platforms like Uber set to get more protections and minimum pay rates under new government legislation.  Qantas sued by ACCC for allegedly advertising tickets for flights that had already been cancelled.  Australia Post records a $200 million full-year loss, its first major structural loss in three decades. And property prices went up in August, with the spring auction season set to kick off with a busy weekend Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FedEx is one of the largest shipping and delivery companies in the world - and it’s presence in the highly-competitive Australian market is growing. Peter Langley, FedEx Regional Vice President, talks to Jennifer Duke about the scale of the business, and the extraordinary logistics involved in the e-commerce boom.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 Harvey Norman surprises Complications for the energy transition IAG under fire Super fund performance tests Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 31 August 2023 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled a date for the Voice referendum, kicking off six weeks of political campaigning.  Also today: Inflation is slowing much faster than expected, potentially giving mortgage holders a reprieve next week Meta shuts down almost 8000 accounts after discovering a Chinese “spamouflage” campaign of misinformation Clothing brand City Chic posts a big loss as consumers shift their spending Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s all about using frequent flyer points to get the best flights. 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.

When the Federal Government legislated Australia's emissions reduction target of 43 per cent by 2030, and net zero emissions by 2050, businesses were given certainty over the road ahead. But now the pressure is on to achieve those emissions reductions goals.Carl Duncan, CEO of energy services company NRG-ONE, talks to Jennifer Duke about the challenges businesses face in the net zero transition.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 Flight Centre's big turnaround A sad day for Melbourne fashion label $6 billion renewable power pledge ASIC focuses on hardship Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.