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Friday 15 September 2023 An extra 65,000 people found employment in August in a shock sign of strength in the labour market.  Also today: Busy weekend for auctions coming up Myer sales fall back over the first few weeks of the new financial year The EU launches an inquiry into Chinese electric cars Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s all about mobile phones, buying handsets outright and phone plans. 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.

Unemployment in August held steady at 3.7%, with an extra 65,000 people finding themselves in work. But earlier this week, property developer Tim Gurner suggested unemployment needs to rise "to remind people that they work for the employer, not the other way around."CBA Chief Economist Stephen Halmarick talks to Jennifer Duke about the bank's latest spending data, the unemployment figures, the desired outcome for the economy, and why "we don't need to see pain to achieve those outcomes."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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 14 September 2023 Qantas takes another hit after losing a High Court appeal.  Also today: US food giant Lamb Weston continues its Aussie business buying spree Wealthy property developer wants unemployment to rise “to remind people they work for the employer, not the other way around” And more than half of all Australians want to dip into their super early Mentioned in today’s show: Sean Aylmer’s interview with Dr Jackie Farley, CEO of Starpharma Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s all about mobile phones, buying handsets outright and phone plans. 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.

According to a recent study, last year Australians spent an extraordinary 100 million hours on hold, waiting for customer service. But a new association has now been formed to reverse Australia’s record of poor customer service, with the backing of large Australian companies.Justin Tippett, founder and CEO of the Australian Customer Experience Professionals Association, talks to Jennifer Duke about why companies shouldn’t be overlooking this critical part of their business.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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 13 September 2023 Consumer confidence has come to a screeching halt with big implications for business.  Also today: Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting takes a ‘strategic stake’ in lithium company Liontown The Small Business Energy Incentive legislation is heading into Parliament, with the potential for $20,000 tax incentives And Mexican restaurant chain Guzman Y Gomez readies itself for IPO Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s all about mobile phones, buying handsets outright and phone plans. 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.

Agriculture plays a hugely significant role in Australia’s economy; at the same time, it's also a major contributor to our greenhouse gas emissions. But farmers are at the forefront of finding new ways to drive sustainability.David Statham, co-owner and director of the Sundown Pastoral Company, talks to Jennifer Duke about his family's efforts to improve the sector, including Sundown's partnership with Hiringa Energy to build a major new green hydrogen plant in NSW.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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