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Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au
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Q+A: Is it time to get rid of stamp duty?
2w ago00:09:46Tap to summarizeStamp duty is one of the biggest additional costs homebuyers face - and many economists argue it's also one of Australia's most inefficient taxes. If we got rid of it, it may encourage people to buy and sell more easily, freeing up family homes and reducing pressure in the market. But if governments abolished it, how would they replace the billions of dollars it raises each year?Sean Aylmer speaks with Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist at Ray White, about why stamp duty discourages people from moving house, whether a broad-based land tax is a better alternative, and what governments should do to increase housing supply.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Afternoon Report | Trump says Iran “going to get a beating”
2w ago00:04:56Tap to summarizeThis is the Fear & 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 slips 0.8pc Trump says Iran “going to get a beating” Ampol triples June half profit Domino’s Pizza surges Bird flu reaches Victoria Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Low inflation to end rate hikes?; Qantas record flight; ASIC warning on offset accounts
2w ago00:17:19Tap to summarizeThursday 30 July 2026 Softer than expected inflation figures raise hopes of an end to the rate hiking cycle. The local sharemarket surges one per cent and is now not far off its all-time high Qantas’s new Project Sunrise plane sets a record for a non-stop flight The corporate watchdog tells customers to check their offset accounts to make sure they are getting what banks promise Rio Tinto’s boom earnings and dividend Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and join our free daily newsletter here. Heading to the Mumbrella Finance Marketing Summit on August 12? Buy your tickets here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?, exploring the ten things wealthy people don’t waste money on. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Q+A: Has the Reserve Bank won the battle against inflation?
2w ago00:12:11Tap to summarizeThe June quarter inflation figures came in below expectations, easing pressure on the Reserve Bank ahead of its next meeting. But the fight against inflation is far from over.Sean Aylmer speaks with Warren Hogan, Managing Director of EQ Economics and Economic Advisor at Judo Bank, about why the latest inflation data was better than feared, why business cost pressures remain intense, what could reignite inflation, and why he believes the Reserve Bank may still have to lift interest rates again.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Afternoon Report | ASX surges on softer inflation numbers
2w ago00:04:36Tap to summarizeThis is the Fear & 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 surges on softer inflation numbers Corporate wrap: Mineral Resources, Perpetual, Woodside Bird flu found in local birds OpenAI rogue incident expands At least 13 killed in Japan quake Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RBA: rates could rise; judge hammers Gerry Harvey; Apple overtakes Nvidia
3w ago00:17:18Tap to summarizeWednesday 29 July 2026 Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock warns that interest rates could rise if inflation isn’t quickly brought under control. A Federal Court judge hammers Gerry Harvey for his disregard of consumers Apple replaces Nvidia as the world’s biggest company Origin Energy confirms the personal information of 900,000 customers was stolen in last week’s hack LVMH founder and owner, Bernardt Arnauldt, accused of not hiring fat people Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?, exploring the ten things wealthy people don’t waste money on. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Q+A: Is the sharemarket about to get a reality check?
3w ago00:11:40Tap to summarizeMarkets are facing a long list of challenges, from stubborn inflation and the prospect of another interest rate hike, to geopolitical tensions and a reporting season that could trigger big share price moves.Sean Aylmer speaks with Dr Shane Oliver, Chief Economist and Head of Investment Strategy at AMP, about where the ASX sits heading into earnings season, why investors should expect more volatility, whether higher capital gains tax will change investment behaviour, and why another Reserve Bank rate hike remains a real possibility.This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Afternoon Report | ASX at 6 week high as oil retreats
3w ago00:04:37Tap to summarizeThis is the Fear & 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 at 6 week high as oil retreats ACTU leaders quit Corporate wrap: DroneShield, Web Travel, Viva Energy Angus Taylor embroiled in ICAC claims Gina Rinehart increases SpaceX stake Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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ASX surges but fears remain; Myer downgrades on sales drop; “bleisure” Is back
3w ago00:16:31Tap to summarizeTuesday 28 July 2026 The local share market surges after a lull in fighting in the Middle East, but uncertainty remains the dominant driver of markets. Myer warns that the cost-of-living crisis has hit sales Bleisure travel – business and leisure – is back with Gen Zers taking full advantage Fortescue Metals boss Andrew Forrest’s strong warnings on iron ore prices and AI The latest hot stock - a chipmaker in China - surges 500 per cent on day one Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?, exploring the financial advice that doesn’t work anymore. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Q+A: Big Tech's AI spending is about to be tested
3w ago00:12:39Tap to summarizeThe world's biggest technology companies are spending hundreds of billions of dollars on artificial intelligence. Investors have happily backed the AI boom so far, but at some point they'll want to see a return.Michael Thompson speaks with Josh Gilbert, Lead Market Analyst for APAC at eToro, about what last week's results from Alphabet and Tesla revealed, what to expect from Microsoft, Meta, Amazon and Apple this week, and whether Big Tech's enormous AI investment is finally starting to pay off. They also discuss Tesla's transformation beyond electric vehicles and why investor patience is beginning to wear thin.This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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