PM under pressure on tax, energy, RBA warns on AI, Star gets bailout package

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 flat Chalmers in China ACCC v supermarkets Star slumps 50pc China sub sinks Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener David asks: You’ve mentioned the Roy Morgan Trust Survey five or six times now, on social media and on the podcast. It was in reference to Coles and Woolies, going from two of the most trusted brands in Australia, to two of the most distrusted brands. And that was before the ACCC made their claims about dodgy specials. A couple of questions. Why does trust matter to a business? In the case of Coles and Woolies - we’re still going to use them, even if we don’t trust them. And the bigger question - once trust is broken - can it be restored?Join the Fear & Greed team 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 27 September 2024 The federal government is under pressure on potential negative gearing changes and energy rebates.  The Reserve Bank warns on AI The Star Group finally gets a $200 million financial package, and then gets hit with a $60 million tax bill And why two fierce competitors may end up as tablemates 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: a bidder’s guide to buying at auction. Get it from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has a vibrant startup scene, from companies producing lab-grown meat, to 'deathtech', focused on end-of-life planning.Cayla Dengate, LinkedIn Australia's career expert, takes Sean Aylmer through the platform's list of Australia's top start-ups, and why they might be a good career prospect.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 Beijing stimulus ACCC clears $1.3b deal Brickworks surges Call for truce Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 26 September 2024 Inflation is back in the RBA’s target band, but no rate cuts are on the horizon.  And more, including: Negative gearing and CGT changes are being looked at yet again.  The Treasurer is off to China to repair relations with Australia’s biggest trading partner And new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is already earning a reputation for gaffes 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: a bidder’s guide to buying at auction. Get it from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auctions can be a very confronting part of the homebuying process. Should you open the bidding? Do you stand right in front of the auctioneer, or at the back of the crowd? How big are your bid increments? What happens if the property passes in?Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson put together the ultimate guide to bidding at auction, with strategies that change depending on how the market is swinging.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headline inflation came back into the target band last month for the first time in almost three years. But underlying inflation is still proving to be sticky.Economist Stephen Koukoulas, Managing Director of Market Economics, talks to Adam Lang about what it all means for interest rates, in the wake of this week's Reserve Bank board meeting.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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 25 September 2024 The Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold and there’s little optimism about a cut anytime soon.  The federal government tells Australians to get out of Lebanon PWC revenue slumps $820 million as the fallout from the tax scandal continues And US university rankings have become a very big business Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - advice for overspenders. 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.