The Weekend Edition | 22-23 June 2024

Thursday 27 June 2024 Higher than expected inflation figures trigger talks of interest rate hikes in Australia.  Star Entertainment gets a star CEO and is paying big for him One of the country’s most iconic landmarks is up for sale And the EU goes after Microsoft over its Teams software 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.

Everybody needs to get financial advice - and this goes a lot deeper than just tax advice at the end of the financial year. But for many people, cost is a major barrier.Andrew Gregory, Head of Financial Advice and Education at UniSuper, talks to Sean Aylmer about the other advice options available through super funds, about the importance of getting good advice, and the key super changes coming up on July 1.UniSuper 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. REITs, retailers lead ASX down Aussies leaving mortgage market Bewar food wars Seven West bosses go VW $US5b deal with EV maker Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 26 June 2024 The share market has its best day in nearly six weeks as the banks and miners lead the bourse higher.  Qantas’ ranking among global airlines falls to its lowest level in a decade Federal government drops its ban on vapes, with registered pharmacists to sell them And boom times for avocado growers 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.

As an asset class, private equity has a reputation for a couple of things: delivering some impressive returns, and being the domain of the big end of town.But Pacific Equity Partners - the largest and most active Private Markets Fund Manager in Australia - is making it more accessible, with the launch of a new strategy to give individuals access to global private equity.Cameron Blanks, Managing Director of Pacific Equity Partners, gives Sean Aylmer a 101 on private equity - including how PEP helped Peters Icecream to double its profit.Pacific Equity Partners is a supporter of this podcast.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. Banks, miners lead the way Sentiment rising, slowly Wind drought KFC sales fall EU charges Apple Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 25 June 2024 Myer proposes a major shake-up for the retail sector in Australia.  And more, including: The federal government’s new energy czar doesn't like nuclear  Treasurer Jim Chalmers agrees to a mandatory Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, which could include multi-billion dollar fines And it’s back to the future for many employers trying to get employees back into the office - they’re offering staff their own desk Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - five ways to budget your money. 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 month, four parties who’d been the victims of financial services misconduct, received payments totalling more than $360,000. These payments marked a major milestone in Australia - they’re the first made by the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort. David Berry, Chief Executive of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort, talks to Sean Aylmer about the role of the scheme, and shares the powerful audio of a phone call to one of the successful claimant.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. Energy, healthcare lead ASX lower $A strength for holidaymakers Avian flu grows Star downgrades outlook ResMed tumbles Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 24 June 2024 Retail stocks have surged, but there are signs that the sector is starting to struggle with a spate of profit downgrades in recent weeks.  The opposition’s nuclear policy could cost up to $600 billion  Super funds look set to deliver nine per cent return this financial year And one of the world’s greatest athletes has big plans to revolutionise athletics Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - five ways to budget your money. 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.