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29-30 April 2023 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Friday 28th April 2023 The federal government set to overhaul skilled immigration policies as it steps up the push to attract global talent.  Also today: Iconic vitamins company Blackmores agrees to be sold to Japanese beverage giant, Kirin  The $200 billion Future Fund changes the way it invests money  Britain’s competition watchdog blocks Microsoft’s $US69 billion bid for Activision Blizzard Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commercial property agents are reporting a recent surge of interest from retail investors. Every six weeks, Burgess Rawson holds a portfolio auction, where they sell everything from fast food restaurants and service stations, to car dealerships and childcare centres.Ingrid Filmer, CEO of Burgess Rawson, tells Sean Aylmer why she believes mum and dad investors are shifting away from residential property.Remember this is general information only, and you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.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 27th April 2023 A lower than expected inflation reading raises hopes of no more interest rate rises.  Also today: The federal government backs down on caps on gas prices  Microsoft and Alphabet results impress investors And the latest moon landing ends in a crash Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week is all about the superannuation gap between men and women, and how to close it. 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.

Yesterday's inflation data was a vital set of figures for the economy. Commonwealth Bank’s Head of Australian Economics Gareth Aird talks to Sean Aylmer about what the CPI data means for the Reserve Bank and whether we'll see another interest rate rise.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 26th April 2023 A big day for the economy with Bureau of Statistics figures set to determine whether the Reserve Bank hikes interest rates again.  Tradies and post-grads are happier, and earn more, than everyone else.  Australians will soon be able to renew their passports online through myGov And Twitter’s blue-tick reappears on accounts of famous people, even if they’re no longer alive Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week is all about the superannuation gap between men and women, and how to close it. 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.

Listeners to Fear and Greed will have heard us mention Amazon Alexa many times - it's one of the easiest ways to listen to the podcast. Kate Burleigh, country manager for Amazon Alexa Australia and New Zealand, speaks to Sean Aylmer about why smart speakers are rising in popularity for Australian businesses, and how they can make better use of the technology.Amazon Alexa is a supporter of Fear and GreedFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.