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Listener Linus asks: Each weekday the markets refer to the ASX open via the ASX/SPI futures [futures contracts]. But what are the actual futures contracts - what constitutes "futures contracts" and what do they measure? Or perhaps more correctly, how do the futures manifest themselves as a points measurement? I'm presuming there is an index that allows a "points" measure to be compared on a moving basis day to day. 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.

Tuesday 3 December 2024 Good news on both the retail and building fronts.  And more, including: Northern Star bids $5 billion for the country’s best undeveloped gold miner  No end in sight for the Woolworths warehouse workers who aren’t stocking shelves Plus plenty going on in markets and police thwart the largest ever cocaine importation into Australia Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: the hottest trends in homes right now. 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.

The M&A market has bounced back in the last year, with the highest number of deals recorded in over a decade.Sandy Mak, Head of Corporate at Corrs Chambers Westgarth, talks to Sean Aylmer about the firm's M&A report, the sectors that overdelivered, the role of international bidders, and why the next 12 months are looking promising too.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.  Gold miner deal Metcash results Luna Park sold Drug bust Energy bill trouble Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 2 December 2024 The house price boom in Australia is over, with Sydney and Melbourne both going backwards last month.  And more, including: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hints that the federal election won’t be until well into next year The number of COVID cases surge Plus the ACCC green lights the Qatar-Virgin tie up, and Donald Trump threatens 100pc tariffs on some countries.  Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: the hottest trends in homes right now. 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.

This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week (with a look back at the events of last week too).Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The big banks this year reported total cash earnings of $30.7 billion. While that’s down more than 5% from last year’s record high, it remains one of the sector’s best results in years. But banks are becoming simpler and more streamlined organisations - so where does future growth come from?Sam Garland, Banking and Capital Markets Leader at PwC Australia, talks to Sean about his analysis of the 2024 results, and what lies ahead for the banks and their customers across both business and personal banking.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli Original publication date: 10 June 2024 Original description: Currently, children can have their own profiles on most platforms from the age of thirteen. But there's a major push to have that age increased to sixteen through federal legislation. The campaign is called 36 Months, representing the three years between 13 and 16. Sean Aylmer talks to the driving force behind 36 Months, radio presenter Michael Wipfli, better known as Wippa - one third of the Nova Sydney breakfast show, Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie. Update: The social media ban for kids under 16 passed parliament on Thursday night. It had bipartisan support, but many experts and advocates have raised concerns that it was rushed through. It was referred to committee for one day, in which time 15,000 submissions were received. The passage of the legislation is now making news worldwide.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.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.  Economists bad news on rates Chalmers pushes RBA changes REA sues Domain Social media bans Fox boom Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.