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Listener Daniel asks: Why do we still have 3 year terms for the prime minister. I know Albo has pushed for 4 years but even then, I feel like that isn’t enough. It encourages short sighted plans because its results driven so they can get re-elected. But 3-4 years sometimes isn’t enough if you really want to plan for proper change. Could a 6 year term work? 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.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 6 December 2024 Bitcoin pushes beyond $US100,000 a unit for the first time.  And more, including: Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says there will be no big spending initiatives in the upcoming budget review.  Sydney falls down the ranks of best places to live.  Plus the boss of Wesfarmers warns on industrial disputes and Rio Tinto under pressure to change its structure. Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: seven steps to property nirvana. Get it from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retail in Australia is changing. In the last month, online retailer Temu overtook eBay, putting more pressure on local operators like Kogan and The Iconic. Ben Dixon, CEO of consumer data and research company Fonto, talks to Sean about the changing nature of retail, including the online marketplaces and the rise of Aldi.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See 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 higher RIO pressure SME IR laws AUKUS championed French PM dumped Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 5 December 2024 Economic growth slows to its lowest level in more than 30 years, outside the pandemic.  And more, including: Commonwealth Bank backflips on new fees Black Friday sales jump as customers plan for Christmas Plus plenty on markets and an extraordinary 24 hours in South Korea Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: seven steps to property nirvana. Get it from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buying and selling property is full of little challenges - things that could be streamlined to make research easier, bidding at auction easier, downsizing or upsizing easier. Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson put together the list of seven ways to improve the property market in Australia - if only they had a magic wand.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See 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.  GDP disappoints Tabcorp cuts Women invest fund Pro Medicus relief Rio copper deal Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 4 December 2024 The local sharemarket tops 8500 points for the first time ever.  The founder of buy now, pay later group Zip Co cashes in and heads off to do his own thing A judge in the US, once again, knocks back a $US56 billion payday for Elon Musk  Plus more on the strike by Woolies warehouse workers and why Qantas loves baby boomers Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how to get financial balance in your life. 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.

Vinyl Group is Australia’s only ASX-listed music company, worth between $120m and $140 million - and on an acquisition spree.It now includes online record store Vinyl.com, music credits business Jaxsta, music industry social network Vampr, Web3 collectibles platform Serenade, and publishing businesses The Brag Media and Mediaweek. It also boasts high profile backers like WiseTech Global founder Richard White.Vinyl Group CEO Josh Simons takes Sean Aylmer through Vinyl's business model, and how he went from a musician, to a start-up founder, to running an ASX-listed company.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See 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.  Large caps shine Trade surplus falls Law goes consulting KFC owner dives Intel CEO quits Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.