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After a fairly lean period, it feels like the M&A market is bouncing back nicely with a number of deals announced this year. Headline deals include a consortium from the Middle-east bidding for Santos and James Hardies’ purchase of Azek in the US. There’s also a US group potentially buying online real estate portal Domain and a bunch of deals, or at least rumoured deals, in the smaller end of the ming sector. Sandy Mak, Head of Corporate at Corrs Chambers Westgarth, joins Sean in the studio for an update on what’s happening in the M&A 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 lower Lifestyle tumbles Telix win G8 cameras Trumps’ wrath Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the multiplier effect? And why is it good for economic growth?Join Sean Aylmer & Adam Lang as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more.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.

Wednesday 9 July 2025 Reserve Bank has shocked markets by not cutting interest rates, but Governor Michelle Bullock indicates a cut is on the way And more, including: Anthony Albanese says Australia has not given up on negotiating tariffs Unions win a test case against BHP on wage laws Elon Musk’s political aspirations send Tesla’s share price tumbling Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - beware of influencers with no idea. 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 afternoon, the Reserve Bank board left the official cash rate on hold at 3.85%. A surprise decision given most economists and financial markets expected a reduction of 25 basis points.  Westpac Chief Economist Lucy Ellis - and former Chief Economist at the Reserve Bank - talks to Sean Aylmer about yesterday's decision, the press conference afterwards, and why she thinks "the RBA is going to get a bit caught out."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 drops PC warning Fundies merge Aldi deal with DoorDash Trump-Netanyahu talks Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s the role of Treasury versus the Reserve Bank, and do they ever disagree? Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more.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 8 July 2025 Australia is getting caught up in the cross-fire between the US and China. And more, including: Interest rates are set to fall this afternoon. Potential de-merge sparks Origin’s share price Donald Trump hits back at Elon Musk’s plans for a new political party.  Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - beware of influencers with no idea. 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 new financial year seems as good a time as any for small businesses to get things in order for the year ahead. Guy Callaghan, CEO of Banjo Loans, joins Sean Aylmer to discuss why FY26 is particularly challenging for SMEs, and shares some tips on how businesses should be preparing.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. Slow day for ASX OPEC boosts output Star troubles Northern decline Lifestyle’s loss Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.