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First-home buyer scheme start date announced. Commonwealth Bank warns Aussie dollar could drop. Australia's unemployment rate rises. F45 gym brand to delist from NYSE. Plus, discussion on election campaign, market performance, and inflation report.

Australia’s biggest businesses are ramping up their climate goals, with more ASX200 companies committing to a net-zero target. And those who aren't are being held to account by a very powerful group of investors.  The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) is a group of 26 super funds who manage over $1 trillion in assets, and on average own ten per cent of every company on the ASX200. Louise Davidson, CEO of ACSI, talks to Jennifer Duke about the progress companies are making, and why it matters to her members.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 falls 0.7% Telstra to keep infrastructure business Matildas set ratings records Australia / India relations Deloitte contract axed Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 17 August 2023 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signs deals with state and territory leaders to improve the supply of housing.  Also today: FIFA’s $100 million price tag for the next World Cup Atlassian wants companies to tell people if they’re talking to artificial intelligence And a golf company’s extraordinary debut on the NASDAQ Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s all about whether you can make money from multi-level marketing programs. 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.

Housing affordability is a huge political issue right now - and yesterday national cabinet announced measures to improve supply.Tim Lawless, Head of Research at CoreLogic, talks to Jennifer Duke about whether the measures are achievable and the impact they'll have on affordability. He also talks about the immediate outlook for prices, spring listings, and regional market trends.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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 16 August 2023 The Federal Government flags a green tariff on imports of steel and cement from countries like China and India. Also today: Demand for premium drops delivers a rosy outlook for Australian wine Australia Post steps up battle with Amazon And Elon Musk slashes Tesla prices again, sparking fears of an EV price war Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s all about whether you can make money from multi-level marketing programs. 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 impact of so many interest rate hikes are laid bare by this new data from Commonwealth Bank. Using information from seven million customers, the Household Spending Insights Index reveals the extent of the spending squeeze on the economy.Commonwealth Bank Chief Economist Stephen Halmarick talks to Jennifer Duke about the data, and why we might see rates cut as early as March next year.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 up 0.4% Seek sold off Debelle attacks government on climate Green shoots for economy TikTok scam may trigger law change Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 15 August 2023 JB Hi-Fi posts a record year for its Australian retail arm but sales have started to slide.  Also today: Qantas re-brands three of its planes to support the Yes vote Insolvency appointments spike 57% in June quarter And the White House raises its China tech ban with Australia Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.