Thursday 5 October 2023

The local share market falls to a new 11 month low. 

Also today:
Aussie cattle prices tumble as El Niño looms
Australia is suffering the worst skills shortage in six decades
And France focuses on a new enemy ahead of next year’s Olympic Games – bedbugs

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?

This week, it’s all about microinvesting. Get the episode fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Thursday 5 October 2023
The local share market falls to a new 11 month low. 
Also today:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Aussie cattle prices tumble as El Niño looms</li>
<li aria-level="1">Australia is suffering the worst skills shortage in six decades</li>
<li aria-level="1">And France focuses on a new enemy ahead of next year’s Olympic Games – bedbugs</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>
This week, it’s all about microinvesting. 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 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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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/">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>

ASX hits new low, cattle prices tumble on El Niño, bedbugs settle in for Olympics

This is the Fear & 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 hits 5 week high


IMF’s global recession warning


Trump turns against Meloni


Earthquake near Newmont mine


Charges over alleged OpenAI CEO attack

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IMF&rsquo;s global recession warning
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Trump turns against Meloni
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Charges over alleged OpenAI CEO attack
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Afternoon Report | IIMF warns of global recession

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Wednesday 15 April 2026

Qantas and Westpac are among a growing number of businesses warning that earnings will be hurt by the war in the Middle East. 
The Hollywood A-list crowd come out against a merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery
The Reserve Bank deputy governor says local interest rates are likely to need to rise to contain inflation 
The federal Coalition’s immigration policy includes shades of Trumpism 
Business and consumer sentiment tumble

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - what’s your money personality… and is it costing you? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Wednesday 15 April 2026
Qantas and Westpac are among a growing number of businesses warning that earnings will be hurt by the war in the Middle East.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The Hollywood A-list crowd come out against a merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Reserve Bank deputy governor says local interest rates are likely to need to rise to contain inflation&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The federal Coalition&rsquo;s immigration policy includes shades of Trumpism&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Business and consumer sentiment tumble</li>
</ul>
Join our<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup"> free daily newsletter 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> - what&rsquo;s your money personality&hellip; and is it costing you? 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.

Qantas cuts flights, Westpac braces for pain as oil shock hits home

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Even before the latest oil price spike, business conditions were already deteriorating, with higher interest rates and weaker demand weighing on many sectors. Now, the latest Business Risk Index suggests the chance of business failures is increasing - particularly for small businesses and sole traders.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Ivan Colhoun, Chief Economist at CreditorWatch, about how oil shocks flow through to business costs and consumer spending, why SMEs are the most exposed, and what the data reveals about insolvencies.

Even before the latest oil price spike, business conditions were already deteriorating, with higher interest rates and weaker demand weighing on many sectors. Now, the latest Business Risk Index suggests the chance of business failures is increasing - particularly for small businesses and sole traders. Sean Aylmer speaks with Ivan Colhoun, Chief Economist at CreditorWatch, about how&nbsp;oil shocks flow through to business costs and consumer spending, why SMEs are the most exposed, and what the data reveals about insolvencies.

Q+A: Business stress is rising - are insolvencies next?

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ASX hits new low, cattle prices tumble on El Niño, bedbugs settle in for Olympics

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