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Thursday 3 August 2023 The Aussie dollar falls to a four-month low.  Also today: Woolworths facing up to 1,000 charges for underpayment of staff  Melbourne overtakes Sydney as the country’s biggest hotel market China announces new restrictions on smartphone use for kids Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s a step-by-step guide to asking for a payrise. 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.

UniSuper, 2023's best performing mega fund, delivered a 10.3% return on its default Balanced option - in a year dominated by high inflation, the fastest rate hikes in decades and the ongoing war in Ukraine.Rob Hogg, Head of Fixed Interest and Macro Research at UniSuper, talks to Sean about the result, as well as the outlook and what it means for asset allocation.This is general information only. 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. Miners, banks lead bourse lower Housing legislation back ABC under fire Trump indicted again US downgradedFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 2 August 2023 The Reserve Bank keeps official interest rates on hold.  Also today: House prices rose last month but some of the heat has come out of the market Aussie brand Bondi Sands sells to Japanese group for $450 million And the mighty Matildas smash viewer records not just for women’s sport, but for all programs this year Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s a step-by-step guide to asking for a payrise. 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.

Yesterday the Reserve Bank board left the official cash rate on hold - but warned there could be more hikes still to come.Carlos Cacho, Chief Economist and Banks Analyst at Jarden Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about the factors that have gone into the rate decision, and what it all means for house prices and mortgage holders.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 jumps on rates news Voice dominates QT Mega telco deal AACo respond to claims Lynas gets US handout Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 1 August 2023 Parliament is back with the Voice and housing legislation set to be main battlegrounds.  Also today: All eyes on the Reserve Bank for its interest rate decision today Public sector unions begin two weeks of industrial action And Barbenheimer surpasses $1.5 billion at the box office worldwide Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As AI technology leaps ahead, we can expect it to start playing a role in cyberattacks, making every organisation in the world more vulnerable. But the greatest risk may not come from the large targets: our biggest companies. Instead, it's the smaller businesses they work with that may provide attackers with a back door.Kris Lovejoy is one of the top cybersecurity experts in the world, having worked as the GM of the Security Services Division at IBM, Global Cybersecurity Leader at EY, and as a member of the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Cybersecurity. She’s now the Global Security and Resilience Leader for Kyndryl - the world’s largest provider of IT infrastructure services - and tells Sean Aylmer what Australian companies need to be aware of as we enter a new era of cyber risk. Kyndryl is a supporter of this podcastFind 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 ends flat PM remembers four servicemen. AUSMIN deal Origin revenue falls Lynas withholds rare earths Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 31 July 2023 The glory days for home borrowers are over.  Also today: A little-known 42-year old Melbourne man hits it big time in crypto Global airlines are reporting major profits - and not even a weak economy is slowing them down And food chain Subway makes a remarkable turnaround Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.