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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 7 December 2022 The Reserve Bank lifts interest rates for the eighth consecutive month and says there are more hikes on the way Also today: The competition watchdog warns airlines about skyhigh airfares  The main engineering contractor on Snowy 2.0 goes bust Nike joins Adidas in dropping sponsorship of stars making antisemitic comments Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about having the holiday you want without the debt. Subscribe: APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcastsFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The take-up rate for electric vehicles is much lower in Australia than other parts of the world. But there's a huge amount of work being done to establish the infrastructure needed to support the rise of EVs.Carola Jonas, founder and CEO of Everty, talks to Sean Aylmer about working with companies to roll out EV charging solutions - a key step towards wider adoption of the vehicles.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 6 December 2022 Retailers are heading for a boom Christmas as consumers spend up big Also today: Sales of new vehicles skyrocket as the love affair with utes continues Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tests positive for COVID as cases surge across the country And New York and Singapore top the list of most expensive places to live, and one Australian city creeps into the top ten. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a wild ride for parts of the Australian property market, with prices soaring during the pandemic, then dropping back sharply. But non-bank lender Zagga says there are parts of the market that have shown a lot of resilience.Alan Greenstein, CEO and co-founder of Zagga, talks to Sean Aylmer about where he sees the opportunities within property.Remember, this is general information only and 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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 5 December 2022 Interest rates are set to rise, but there’s still plenty of buyers in the housing market.  Also today: The US promises to deliver Australia’s submarines as fast as they can  Australian arm of Vanguard fined for greenwashing And watch prices – which soared during the pandemic – take a dive Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023 is looking like a better year for deals, with M&A activity set to rebound in the next 12 months. Dealmaking slowed this year, with economic uncertainty and rising interests acting as a handbrake.  Sandy Mak, Head of Corporate at leading independent law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth, tells Sean Aylmer why she believes that could be about to change.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.