Monday 14 December 2020

China and Europe pledge greater commitments to address climate change, as Australia gets left behind and business has to rethink energy policy. 

Also today:
Hopes of a deal between the European Union and Britain over Brexit fade triggering panic buying
Chinese communist party members infiltrate embassies in Shanghai, including Australia’s
And no Christmas slowdown in the housing market

Plus an interview with Paul Bloxham, HSBC chief economist about where the year has ended in economic terms, and what we’ve got to look forward to.

Monday 14 December 2020
China and Europe pledge greater commitments to address climate change, as Australia gets left behind and business has to rethink energy policy.&nbsp;
Also today:
<ul>
<li>Hopes of a deal between the European Union and Britain over Brexit fade triggering panic buying</li>
<li>Chinese communist party members infiltrate embassies in Shanghai, including Australia&rsquo;s</li>
<li>And no Christmas slowdown in the housing market</li>
</ul>
Plus an interview with Paul Bloxham, HSBC chief economist about where the year has ended in economic terms, and what we&rsquo;ve got to look forward to.

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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Australia under climate pressure as world leaves us behind

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Afternoon Report | ASX hits six-week low

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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;
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<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>
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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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Australia under climate pressure as world leaves us behind

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