Friday 18 April 2025

The labour market bounces, but not enough to stop a rate cut in May. 

And more, including:
Gold hits another record
21 big investors demand a say on James Hardie’s shift to Wall Street 
We explore the true stories of Easter

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - what to do when you’re spending $500 a week more than you earn. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Friday 18 April 2025
The labour market bounces, but not enough to stop a rate cut in May.&nbsp;
And more, including:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Gold hits another record</li>
<li aria-level="1">21 big investors demand a say on James Hardie&rsquo;s shift to Wall Street&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">We explore the true stories of Easter</li>
</ul>
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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> - what to do when you&rsquo;re spending $500 a week more than you earn. 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.

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>

Jobs pick up, but rates cuts still on agenda; James Hardie battle; Easter truths

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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.


ASX closes down


New Hope tumbles


PM-Zelensky meeting


Lendlease sale


Putin-Trump call

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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ASX closes down
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New Hope tumbles
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PM-Zelensky meeting
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Lendlease sale
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Putin-Trump call
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</ol>

Afternoon Report | ASX, politics and Lendlease’s royal sale

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Monday 19 May 2025

The Reserve Bank is set to announce an interest rate cut tomorrow afternoon amid gathering clouds on the global economic horizon. 

And more, including:
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attends Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration ceremony and talks trade with Europe. 
A major breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. 
Plus superannuation funds do a decent job amid financial market uncertainty.
Experts find an original manuscript of the Magna Carta - originally bought for just $US27.

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Donate to Sean and Adam’s Ride for Country Kids here

And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how to use an interest rate cut to get on top of debt. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Monday 19 May 2025
The Reserve Bank is set to announce an interest rate cut tomorrow afternoon amid gathering clouds on the global economic horizon.&nbsp;
And more, including:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attends Pope Leo XIV&rsquo;s inauguration ceremony and talks trade with Europe.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">A major breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Plus superannuation funds do a decent job amid financial market uncertainty.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Experts find an original manuscript of the Magna Carta - originally bought for just $US27.</li>
</ul>
Join our <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">free daily newsletter here</a>!
Donate to Sean and Adam&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.rideforcountrykids.com.au/fundraisers/feargreed">Ride for Country Kids here</a>
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> - how to use an interest rate cut to get on top of debt. 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.

RBA set to cut rates; PM attends Papal inauguration; breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment

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This week, it's all about the Reserve Bank board meeting today and tomorrow. Plus a look back at last week's wages data and labour force figures, both of which will play into the RBA's interest rate decisions.

Michael Thompson and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week.

This week, it's all about the Reserve Bank board meeting today and tomorrow. Plus a look back at last week's wages data and labour force figures, both of which will play into the RBA's interest rate decisions. Michael Thompson and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.marketeconomics.com.au/stephen-koukoulas&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1748002597738137&amp;usg=AOvVaw2bzeFw4B777TDzTF0NPjeE">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week.

The Week Ahead | 19 May 2025

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Jobs pick up, but rates cuts still on agenda; James Hardie battle; Easter truths

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