The Weekend Edition | 20-21 April 2024

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.

Afternoon Report | Israel attack hits markets

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. Major stocks fall Israel strikes Iran PM warns social media co’s Woodside output falls Wait times jump

Jobs strength dents rate cut hopes, PM fights on protectionism, HECS debts surge

Friday 19 April 2024 The employment market keeps motoring on, denting chances of a rate cut this year.  And more, including: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese finds himself in the middle of a fight about protectionism.  Seven CEO James Warburton steps down immediately, bringing forward his departur…

Interview: Why Australia's biggest bank is still tipping a rate cut in September

Australia's jobs market is still very strong, with yesterday's numbers showing only a slight rise in unemployment last month. Couple it with the US Federal Reserve delaying rate cuts, and there may be some pressure on the Reserve Bank to do the same. Commonwealth Bank Chief Economist Stephen Halma…

Afternoon Report | ASX higher after weak run

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. Unemployment rate rises to 3.8 per cent Star finds a friend Heat cause energy prices to rise BHP iron ore lower Biden c…

Petrol prices to rise, extra $50b for defence, Barbie-mania creates Barbiecue sauce

Thursday 18 April 2024 Petrol companies deny they are price gouging as fuel costs around the country rise.  And more, including: The federal government will spend an extra $50 billion over the next decade to better defend Australia Qantas joins coalition to help recycle old planes And Barbie-mani…

Interview: Inside the Zoom boom, with one of their global execs

Few companies have impacted the way we work over the last few years like Zoom. But even that business has shifted away from full remote working, insisting that staff return to the office two days a week. Sean Aylmer talks to Mathew Saxon, Global Chief People Officer at Zoom, about the return to th…

Afternoon Report | Markets reduce chance of rate cut

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. ASX200 closes flat Powell dashes rate cut hopes Star Inquiry on hold Good news for BoQ Kennedy warning on minerals

Woolies boss threatened with gaol; ASX tumbles; plans for double leave at half pay

Wednesday 17 April 2024 Woolworths boss Brad Banducci threatened with gaol as he appears before a Senate inquiry.  And more, including: The share market tumbles, wiping out three months’ worth of gains.  Millions of workers could soon be allowed to double their leave entitlement, by taking half p…

Interview: The Bitcoin Halving is almost here. But what is it?

In coming days, the Bitcoin Halving will take place. But what exactly is it - and what does it mean for crypto investors? Jonathon Miller, MD of Kraken Australia, takes Sean Aylmer through the value of Bitcoin, and the impact of the Halving. This is general information only, and you should seek p…