Afternoon Report | Markets reduce chance of rate cut

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.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 closes higher Trump guilty on 34 counts Trump can still run for President Guzman to list Giles under pressure Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 31 May 2024 The Australian super sector closes in on $4 trillion just as workers get set to up their contributions.   And more, including: China lifts its ban on five Australian beef exporters Gina Rinehart tops the list of the richest Aussies And the Queen music catalogue is up for sale and is expected to fetch around $1.5 billion Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - all about mindful spending. 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.

The cost of living crisis is still here - and the spending habits of seven million Commonwealth Bank customers show just how hard it's hitting households and businesses.Wade Tubman is Head of Innovation and Analytics at CommBank iQ - a joint venture between Commonwealth Bank and data company Quantium. Wade talks to Sean Aylmer about the CommBank iQ Cost of Living report, how spending has changed over the last year, where consumers are cutting back, and whether there's any good news on the way.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. Miners lead market lower Petrol prices low RBA focused on inflation PM invited to Ukraine summit Hong Kong verdict Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 30 May 2024 Annual inflation rises pushing out the timeline for interest rate cuts.  And more, including: BHP and Anglo-American fail to reach agreement on the Big Australian’s $75 billion bid Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers is cool on Industry Minister Ed Husic’s calls for a lower corporate tax rate And expect the cost of your OJ in the morning to jump with orange juice prices doubling in a year As mentioned in today’s episode - here’s last month’s interview with Trent Nikolic about doing a lap of Australia in an EV. Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - all about mindful spending. 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.

Economists expected monthly inflation to fall yesterday. Instead, it rose.EY Chief Economist Cherelle Murphy talks to Sean Aylmer about what it all means for interest rates.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 tumbles News Corp restructure Direction 99 to change Lendlease sale IAG lawsuit Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 29 May 2024 Retail sales per capita have fallen to the lowest level in two years.  The government floats the idea of a lower corporate tax rate High profile companies caught up in sexual harassment scandals And convenience stores are winning over customers from the big supermarkets Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - all about mindful spending. 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.

This week BHP's pursuit of global rival Anglo American comes to a head - at the same time as another Aussie company, Lendlease, winds back its international expansion. So why are some Australian companies booming overseas, while others fail to find their feet?Todd Hoare, Head of Public Markets at LGT Crestone, talks to Sean Aylmer about BHP, Lendlease, CSL, Wisetech, the banks and more - and explains that when it comes to international expansion, you fail spectacularly, but you win very, very gradually.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.