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Market rises


Ampol to cut back on EV charging


Leandlease $1.5b loss


Bluescope steel warning


A2 tumbles

This is the <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear and Greed</a> Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.
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Market rises
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Ampol to cut back on EV charging
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Leandlease $1.5b loss
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Bluescope steel warning
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A2 tumbles
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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0wu3ezGEfBZFYspJbTTaYL">Sean Aylmer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw08pZ8jZ88rHJgCfbHkTr5k">Michael Thompson</a>. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain%3Dfearandgreed.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1DLq_FuqjEt3HC-ZK1704H">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/">Michael Thompson</a>. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

Afternoon Report | Results dominate ASX

Tuesday 20 August 2024

Get ready for a big jump in insurance premiums, in part due to leaky pipes. 
Gaza and the CFMEU dominate parliament
Federal Police called in to Rex dispute
And would you pay to attend a friend’s wedding? 

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - financial advice for the budget-conscious. Get the episode fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Tuesday 20 August 2024
Get ready for a big jump in insurance premiums, in part due to leaky pipes. 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Gaza and the CFMEU dominate parliament</li>
<li aria-level="1">Federal Police called in to Rex dispute</li>
<li aria-level="1">And would you pay to attend a friend’s wedding? </li>
</ul>
Plus don’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> - financial advice for the budget-conscious. 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.

Insurance premiums to rise; Gaza, CFMEU dominate parliament; trend of charging wedding guests

Gold is trading at record highs of more than $US2,500 an ounce. It's seen as a safe haven - but lately, the gold price has been a little unusual.

Vivek Dhar, Director of Mining and Energy Commodities Research at Commonwealth Bank, talks to Sean Aylmer about why it's time to view gold less as a commodity, and more like a currency. He also explains the fluctuations in oil and iron ore prices.

Gold is trading at record highs of more than $US2,500 an ounce. It's seen as a safe haven - but lately, the gold price has been a little unusual. Vivek Dhar, Director of Mining and Energy Commodities Research at Commonwealth Bank, talks to Sean Aylmer about why it's time to view gold less as a commodity, and more like a currency. He also explains the fluctuations in oil and iron ore prices.

Interview: Gold is setting records, but it's a fickle thing

Monday 19 August 2024

Earnings season is in full swing with companies reporting solid results, as the Reserve Bank repeats that rates won’t change this year. 

And more, including:
National Australia Bank warns on bad loans
The spring selling season nears
And Kamala Harris is set to front the Democratic National Convention this week

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - financial advice for the budget-conscious. Get the episode fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Monday 19 August 2024
Earnings season is in full swing with companies reporting solid results, as the Reserve Bank repeats that rates won’t change this year. 
And more, including:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">National Australia Bank warns on bad loans</li>
<li aria-level="1">The spring selling season nears</li>
<li aria-level="1">And Kamala Harris is set to front the Democratic National Convention this week</li>
</ul>
Plus don’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> - financial advice for the budget-conscious. 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.

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