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Wednesday 5th April 2023 The Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold, providing some relief to Australia’s 3.2 million mortgage holders.  Also today: ANZ’s bid for Suncorp’s banking business receives a setback Melbourne-based skincare group Aesop sold in $3.7 billion deal And Canberra bans TikTok on government devices Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week is all about entertainment on a budget. 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.

For the first time in almost a year, the Reserve Bank has held interest rates steady.Sean Aylmer talks to AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina about why they've held, and how long before the next move.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.

Tuesday 4th April 2023 Some of Australia’s lesser known large stocks outperform the rest of the market in the first quarter of the year. Also today: The Reserve Bank board meets today with financial markets and a growing number of economists expecting no change to rates The New York Times vs Twitter over an $8 verification fee And the world’s only millennial PM gets kicked out of office Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lipstick index is the idea that in economic downturns, people cut back on spending on big items, but continue to buy little luxuries like lipstick. But after a very tumultuous few years - does it actually exist? Sean Aylmer talks to Rodrigo Pizarro, CEO of L’Oreal Australia and New Zealand, about the lipstick index - and the incredible focus the business has on data literacy and staff wellbeing.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 3rd April 2023 House prices across the country rose during March for the first time since early last year, just as the Reserve Bank looks to hit pause on rate rises.  Also today: Bitcoin ends the March quarter among the best performing asset classes, much better than equities  Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has no plans to overhaul policy after by-election loss And the world awaits Donald Trump’s arraignment Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Semiconductors are in almost everything these days, from computers to new cars - so it makes sense then that the opportunities for investors in this space are growing too. Nick Griffin, founding partner and Chief Investment Officer at Munro Partners, talks to Sean Aylmer about why the rise of artificial intelligence could see semiconductors become the new oil, and the companies that are set to benefit. 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 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.

1-2 April 2023 Sean Aylmer 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.