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Thursday 20 February 2025 There’s life yet in the local property sector, with data centres, retail and office blocks finding investor favour.  And more, including: National Australia Bank’s profit disappoints, triggering a sell-off among Australia’s banks.  And KFC is leaving Kentucky.  Plus good news on the wages front and the Whyalla steelworks goes into administration. Join our free weekly newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - the script that can help you avoid a loyalty tax. 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.

This week's interest rate cut was a dose of good news for homeowners, and for many businesses too. But for SMEs the positivity may be short-lived.Patrick Coghlan, CEO of CreditorWatch, talks to Sean Aylmer about today's Business Risk Index, and why high interest rates and uncertainty can see good businesses stall.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 closes lower CTM surges MinRes slumps Wage growth slows Trump threatens tariffs Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 19 February 2025 The Reserve Bank cuts interest rates for the first time in four years, but don’t hold your breath for another reduction.  BHP turns in a disappointing half year profit of $8 billion And why no one wants to be a middle manager anymore  Plus the ACCC pushes forward the Virgin-Qatar tie up and ten Aussie unis ranked in the top 300 in the world. Join our free weekly newsletter here - out every Wednesday! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - the script that can help you avoid a loyalty tax. 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 cut interest rates by 25 basis points, the first cut since 2020.But RBA Governor Michele Bullock has warned not to read too much into it - this isn't necessarily the start of a run of cuts.Gareth Aird, Head of Australian Economics at Commonwealth Bank, talks to Sean Aylmer about the decision, and why CBA still has a May rate cut pencilled in.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.  Cautious rate cut BHP disappoints Office pick up? Challenger tumbles Delta plane flips Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Howard asks: There are winners and losers from an interest rate cut. I get that anyone with a home loan would benefit from a reduction. But who actually loses?Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer listener questions.If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 18 February 2025 Bankers, politicians and investors put pressure on the Reserve Bank ahead of today’s interest rate decision.  And more, including: Australia’s largest steelmaker says US tariffs are good for business.  And the skyways are becoming overcrowded, triggering safety fears.  Plus why a rail dispute is NSW is worrying Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and A2 Milk chases the grey dollar in China.  And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how to choose the right roboadviser. 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.

The Reserve Bank board is widely tipped to reduce the official cash rate today.Tim Lawless, Head of Research at CoreLogic, talks to Sean Aylmer about how far rates will drop in this cycle, and what a cut would mean for homeowners and the broader property market.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 closes flat Aurizon rethink Poll suggests minority govt Star jumps EU coalesces Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.