The Weekend Edition | 20-21 April 2024

Thursday 9 May 2024 Qantas finally gets back to pre-COVID capacity with strong demand for seats at the front end of the plane.  Private equity group KKR bids $2.2 billion to break up Perpetual Limited Federal Budget to contain initiatives to tackle housing crisis And times are getting tougher at Disney Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s a guide to FIRE - financial independence, retire early. Is it possible to retire at 50? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia is still in the midst of a housing crisis. House prices have risen for 15 consecutive months. Rents are soaring. Demand is outstripping supply.Alan Greenstein is the CEO and co-founder of Zagga, an Australian boutique investment manager and non-bank lender. He talks to Sean about the potential for private credit to make a difference to the housing crisis.This is general information only and you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions. Zagga is a supporter of Fear & Greed.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee 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. Namoi bid heats up PM, China spat Goodman upgrade MyHealth unhealthy $556m to map Australia Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 8 May 2024 The Reserve Bank ups its inflation forecasts and interest rates are set to stay on hold for the foreseeable future.  And more, including: ANZ joins the buyback club The likelihood of Bonza flying again diminishes And Donald Trump threatened with gaol at his hush money trial Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s a guide to FIRE - financial independence, retire early. Is it possible to retire at 50? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday the Reserve Bank left interest rates on hold, but significantly revised its inflation forecast.Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis takes Sean Aylmer through what it means for rate cuts - and gives her take on the 'new' Reserve Bank, having been the Assistant Governor of the RBA until late last year.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee 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 surges ANZ profits tumbles CCS out of favour Namoi bidding heats up Israel rejects ceasefire Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 7 May 2024 Qantas agrees it misled passengers and will pay $120 million in fines and reparations for customers.  And more, including: Concerns rise about next week’s Budget and its impact on inflation Westpac announces a slump in profits  And it isn’t looking promising for movieland with cinema seat sales way below pre-COVID and no blockbuster on the horizon to help the industry Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about buying property with a friend or family member. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Optus is getting a new CEO: Stephen Rue, current head of NBN Co, is jumping across to Australia's number two telco later this year.Paul Budde, telecommunications management and business consultant with Paul Budde Consultancy, talks to Sean Aylmer about why the appointment 'raised eyebrows', and the current challenges in the industry.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee 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. Westpac earnings fall Optus new boss Graincorp downgrades outlook Kogan.com queried Aussie tourists dead Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 6 May 2024 The Reserve Bank board is likely to move to a tightening bias when it meets on interest rates tomorrow.  The Federal Government announces major changes to the indexation of HECS debts New car sales surge and it’s hybrids, not EVs, that are selling fastest  And one of Australia’s largest company wipeouts ever on the ASX comes a step closer Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about buying property with a friend or family member. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.