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Thursday 28 July 2022 Inflation hits a new 20 year high, but it’s not all bad news.  Also today: Federal parliament is back, and the fight over the building watchdog takes centre stage.  Westpac is close to offering 10 minute mortgages And the BNPL sector surges, with Sezzle’s share price doubling in just five hours. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation jumped by 6.1 per cent in the 12 months to the end of June, as rising fuel prices and homebuilding costs ate into household budgets. EY Oceania Chief Economist Cherelle Murphy talks to Sean Aylmer about how many more big numbers we can expect to see, and what it all mean for interest rates and business.  Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 27 July 2022 Wine exports tumble thanks to China, but Americans are taking a liking to Aussie reds.  Also today: QANTAS is no longer the largest carrier of passengers into and out of Australia.  The used car boom is petering out And guess which singer is commanding $42,000 a seat in Vegas? Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Property has enjoyed a tremendous boom in the last couple of years. According to the ABS, in 2021 residential property prices rose 23.7%.But with interest rates now rising, the growth has faltered - and in some parts of the country, prices are now going backwards. How far will they go, and how quickly?Sean Aylmer is joined by two eminent guests who disagree over the outlook for the property market: Economist Stephen Koukoulas, Managing Director of Market Economics, and Christopher Joye, Chief Investment Officer at Coolabah Capital, and contributing editor at the AFR.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 26 July 2022 Travel companies are back in favour with investors.  Also today: Crown Resorts finally announces a date to open its Sydney casino.  One of the country’s richest couples buys into renewable energy. And good news for avo lovers Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With unemployment at its lowest level in almost half a century, the battle for workers is intense. And it means some companies are promising big bonuses in an effort to retain (and lure) top-performing staff. But with inflation and costs soaring in an uncertain economy, can they afford it? Andrew Hanson, Managing Director - NSW at global recruitment consultancy Robert Walters, talks to Sean Aylmer.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 25 July 2022 Parliament is back this week with the economy expected to define the Albanese government.  Also today: The construction watchdog to be overhauled.  Rising COVID numbers spark calls for restrictions And Amazon gets into health care. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.