Monday 29 January 2024

Half the world’s population face elections this year with big ramifications for investment markets. 

Also today:
The Reserve Bank warns on hoarding of $100 bills. 
Qantas calls in consultants to help with on-time performance
And Microsoft’s worth hits US$3 trillion – more than the value of the Australian superannuation market

Monday 29 January 2024
Half the world’s population face elections this year with big ramifications for investment markets. 
Also today:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The Reserve Bank warns on hoarding of $100 bills. </li>
<li aria-level="1">Qantas calls in consultants to help with on-time performance</li>
<li aria-level="1">And Microsoft’s worth hits US$3 trillion – more than the value of the Australian superannuation market</li>
</ul>

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

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4 billion face elections, RBA warns on $100 bill hoarding, Microsoft value hits $US3 trillion.

Wednesday 9 September 2026

Business conditions and consumer sentiment fall, as the RBA warns it may lift rates again. 
The federal government declares a ‘global reckoning is coming for big tech’
A major shakeup for Australian cricket, with the green light given to private investors 
The US’s trade war with Canada escalates
Why Gen Z is refusing to network

 

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Wednesday 9 September 2026
Business conditions and consumer sentiment fall, as the RBA warns it may lift rates again.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The federal government declares a &lsquo;global reckoning is coming for big tech&rsquo;</li>
<li aria-level="1">A major shakeup for Australian cricket, with the green light given to private investors&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The US&rsquo;s trade war with Canada escalates</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why Gen Z is refusing to network</li>
</ul>
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Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news, and join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>.&nbsp;
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And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/">How Do They Afford That?</a> - Your super is changing. Here's what to check. Get the episode from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14">Spotify</a> or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Business, consumers feel squeeze; big tech’s ‘global reckoning’; cricket shake-up

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Australia is facing what could be an exceptionally intense El Niño, and the consequences could extend well beyond hotter weather and bushfire risk. Food production, electricity supply, insurance, construction and supply chains could all be affected.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Dr Graeme Riddell, Climate and Sustainability Consulting Leader, Asia Pacific at Marsh, about how extreme weather flows through the economy, what it could mean for household costs, and the “zero regrets” moves businesses should be making now.

Australia is facing what could be an exceptionally intense El Ni&ntilde;o, and the consequences could extend well beyond hotter weather and bushfire risk. Food production, electricity supply, insurance, construction and supply chains could all be affected. Sean Aylmer speaks with Dr Graeme Riddell, Climate and Sustainability Consulting Leader, Asia Pacific at Marsh, about how extreme weather flows through the economy, what it could mean for household costs, and the &ldquo;zero regrets&rdquo; moves businesses should be making now.

Q+A: What an extreme El Niño could cost Australia

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ASX hits six-week low


Housing wealth falls $34 billion


Super funds pinged over misleading investment claims


Bird flu spreads, but poultry remains clear


9/11 records raise questions over toxic air

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ASX hits six-week low
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Super funds pinged over misleading investment claims
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Bird flu spreads, but poultry remains clear
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9/11 records raise questions over toxic air
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Afternoon Report | ASX hits six-week low

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4 billion face elections, RBA warns on $100 bill hoarding, Microsoft value hits $US3 trillion.

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