Ask Fear & Greed: Will productivity save the economy?

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with 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. Miners lead market lower Oil prices jump AFP warn on rallies Musk loses court battle Mega port strike is over Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Bill asks: We keep hearing that productivity is the saving grace for the economy. Is that true?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.

Friday 4 October 2024 The International Monetary Fund warns against too much government spending and supports higher interest rates in Australia.  And more, including: The development of a hydrogen energy sector in Australia takes a hit  OpenAI, the start-up behind ChatGPT, raises capital valuing it at $US157 billion And get ready for more ads on your streaming service Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: how much should you spend on renovations? Get it from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the steepest and longest rental surge in history, annual rent rises for houses have hit multi-year lows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.Dr Nicola Powell, Domain’s Chief of Research and Economics, talks to Sean about Domain's new Rent Report, and answers the question: is the rental boom over?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 flat No Oct 7 rallies SPC to join ASX Namoi shares shock Tesla sales rise Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 3 October 2024 The rental boom in Australia might be over with rent increases across most capital cities stalling.  New rules begin today for the NDIS  Morgan Stanley lists companies with excess franking credit balance - which may mean special dividends on the way And vintage shopping surges, so much so that major retailers are selling their own second hand clothes Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. Find out which way the property market will swing, and how to make the most of it. This week’s episode: how much should you spend on renovations? Get it from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renovating is expensive - but some rooms offer better bang for their buck. Here's how much you should look to spend, depending on whether you're renovating to sell, renovating to keep as an investment, or renovating to live in.Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson go through some of the tips to maximise the value in your property, and avoid overcapitalising.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legislation before parliament will reduce tax concessions for people with more than $3 million in superannuation.Mary Delahunty, CEO of the Association of Superannuation Funds Australia, tells Sean Aylmer why the new changes present the perfect opportunity to make super fairer for all.ASFA is a supporter of Fear & GreedFind 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 flat Louis Dreyfus wins Namoi ANZ loses case Samsung cuts staff Vance beats Waltz Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.