Afternoon Report | Weak start to new year

Thursday 4 July 2024 Some of the country’s largest superannuation funds underperformed last financial year, but the returns are still pretty good.  And more, including: Retail sales rise, but only because stores are discounting to win customers Google’s greenhouse gas emissions surge due to demand for data centres and AI And US President Joe Biden under growing pressure to not run again Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - a mortgage broker’s advice on preparing for another interest rate rise. 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.

Ever wondered how class actions and other legal matters are funded? Some of the biggest cases are backed by litigation funders - an asset class that is really quite unique.Stuart Price, co-founder and CEO of litigation funder CASL, talks to Sean Aylmer about how litigation funding operates as an investment, but also why it's important to help level the playing field for class actions.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.

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 the way Wall St hits record Approvals jump Rump sentencing delayed Tesla’s share price jumps Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 3 July 2024 The Reserve Bank warns that delays in inflation falling could trigger an interest rate rise.  And more, including: ANZ criticised for charging fees to dead customers US Supreme Court decision puts the President above the law And the Boston Celtics are up for sale… for around $US5 billion Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - a mortgage broker’s advice on preparing for another interest rate rise. 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.

Infrastructure is more than just airports and tollroads - it's an asset class that reflects exactly what society needs to live and grow. So replacing and upgrading the 100-year-old lead pipes under New York City to cope with the population's needs may actually present an investment opportunity.Sarah Shaw, CIO and global portfolio manager at 4D Infrastructure, talks to Sean Aylmer about the opportunities she sees as populations grow and demographics change, particularly across Asia.This is general information only and you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.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. ASX200 closes lower Bendigo boss exits Labor backs PM over Payman Power prices set to jump Hurricane Beryl hits land Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Nina asks: will the tax cuts received from July 1 have an impact on inflation?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.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 2 July 2024 The dominance of the financial stocks grows on the ASX, making it more difficult for investors.  And more, including: Australia’s new Governor-General is sworn in Anglo-American’s coal mine fire may take months to extinguish And Joe Biden attempts to recover from last week’s dreadful Presidential debate  Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - should you join an investment club? 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.

After an 'uncompelling' performance in the first debate of the election campaign, US President Joe Biden is at Camp David, reportedly considering his future.Bruce Wolpe talks to Sean Aylmer about whether Biden will continue as the Democrat candidate, how he could be replaced, and whether he can still beat Donald Trump.About Bruce Wolpe:Bruce Wolpe is a Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the United States Studies Centre. He has worked with the Democrats in Congress during President Barack Obama’s first term, and on the staff of Prime Minister Julia Gillard. Last year he published Trump’s Australia, which looks at the potential for Donald Trump to return to the Presidency, and what that means for Australia.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 lower Good news for Lendlease Aged care pay hikes delayed ASIC warns banks Right win in France Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.