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Yesterday's inflation data was a vital set of figures for the economy. Commonwealth Bank’s Head of Australian Economics Gareth Aird talks to Sean Aylmer about what the CPI data means for the Reserve Bank and whether we'll see another interest rate rise.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 26th April 2023 A big day for the economy with Bureau of Statistics figures set to determine whether the Reserve Bank hikes interest rates again.  Tradies and post-grads are happier, and earn more, than everyone else.  Australians will soon be able to renew their passports online through myGov And Twitter’s blue-tick reappears on accounts of famous people, even if they’re no longer alive Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week is all about the superannuation gap between men and women, and how to close it. Get it from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listeners to Fear and Greed will have heard us mention Amazon Alexa many times - it's one of the easiest ways to listen to the podcast. Kate Burleigh, country manager for Amazon Alexa Australia and New Zealand, speaks to Sean Aylmer about why smart speakers are rising in popularity for Australian businesses, and how they can make better use of the technology.Amazon Alexa is a supporter of Fear and GreedFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 25th April 2023 The federal government announces a major overhaul of Australia’s defence priorities, including the need for long range strike weapons. But it will be costly.  Also today: Westpac, Australia’s second largest home lender, calls an end to the slump in house prices  InvoCare’s share price falls after private equity group withdraws $1.8b proposal And why nine million Chinese travellers is good for global airfares Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anybody who has visited Gallipoli will tell you what a moving experience it is. War historian Mat McLachlan has been there many times, taking travellers on tours of Gallipoli and other locations where Australians have fought. Mat - founder of Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours - talks to Sean Aylmer about the significance of Anzac Day, and the emotional impact of visiting the locations where our soldiers died.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.

Monday 24th April 2023 Australia makes it easier for New Zealanders to become citizens ahead of Anzac Day.  Also today: The race is on to replace Alan Joyce at Qantas.  BHP cuts production targets for Australian nickel & Chilean copper mines And the boss of Google parent Alphabet, receives an annual remuneration of around $340 million Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There have been some good signs lately for the housing market - decent auction clearance rates, a pause on interest rate rises, and prices seeming to stabilise in capital city markets. Warren Hogan, former Chief Economist at ANZ, now economic adviser to Halo Technologies, tells Sean Aylmer why he believe it'll just be temporary reprieve before the market continues to fall.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.