Tuesday 14 May 2024

Businesses are feeling the brunt of the economic slowdown, with trading conditions getting tougher. 
The Federal Treasury is optimistic that inflation is coming back under control 
Elon Musk’s X has a win in court against the Government
And how McDonalds and other fast food rivals stared down the naysayers and went from strength to strength

Plus don’t miss this bonus episode of How Do They Afford That? - some top tips on stretching the household budget. Get the episode fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Tuesday 14 May 2024
Businesses are feeling the brunt of the economic slowdown, with trading conditions getting tougher. 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The Federal Treasury is optimistic that inflation is coming back under control </li>
<li aria-level="1">Elon Musk’s X has a win in court against the Government</li>
<li aria-level="1">And how McDonalds and other fast food rivals stared down the naysayers and went from strength to strength</li>
</ul>
Plus don’t miss this bonus episode of <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/">How Do They Afford That?</a> - some top tips on stretching the household budget. 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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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>

Business conditions worsening, Treasury optimistic about inflation, McDonald’s rules

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The Saturday Edition brings together the serious, the surprising and the slightly ridiculous stories of the week.

This week: whether another interest rate hike is now inevitable; why soaring bond yields and trouble in private credit matter for investors; Starbucks’ billion-dollar bet on bringing people back into cafés; the business impact of the NFL in Melbourne; and Donald Trump’s extraordinary $5,000 promise to American voters.

Michael Thompson and Sean Aylmer go head-to-head, with Adam Lang picking the winner.

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The Saturday Edition brings together the serious, the surprising and the slightly ridiculous stories of the week. This week: whether another interest rate hike is now inevitable; why soaring bond yields and trouble in private credit matter for investors; Starbucks&rsquo; billion-dollar bet on bringing people back into caf&eacute;s; the business impact of the NFL in Melbourne; and Donald Trump&rsquo;s extraordinary $5,000 promise to American voters. Michael Thompson and Sean Aylmer go head-to-head, with Adam Lang picking the winner. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1789563924155803&amp;usg=AOvVaw2YN5oi7IO7u3LnCF0OXDqJ">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

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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 dives


ASIO warning


Bathla sales


Qld downgrade


49ers v Rams

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ASX dives
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ASIO warning
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Bathla sales
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Qld downgrade
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49ers v Rams
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Afternoon Report | Markets nervous over rates

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Friday 11 September 2026

The local sharemarket has one of its worst days of the year as oil prices push beyond $US100 a barrel.
US President Donald Trump offers voters $US5,000 if they vote Republican in the upcoming mid-terms
American NFL arrives in Melbourne
Hollywood has its biggest box office summer in its biggest market ever
Nine Media’s Stan to retain the rights to the English Premier League

 

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Friday 11 September 2026
The local sharemarket has one of its worst days of the year as oil prices push beyond $US100 a barrel.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">US President Donald Trump offers voters $US5,000 if they vote Republican in the upcoming mid-terms</li>
<li aria-level="1">American NFL arrives in Melbourne</li>
<li aria-level="1">Hollywood has its biggest box office summer in its biggest market ever</li>
<li aria-level="1">Nine Media&rsquo;s Stan to retain the rights to the English Premier League</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.

ASX tumbles; Trump promises $US5,000 to every American; NFL hits Melbourne

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Business conditions worsening, Treasury optimistic about inflation, McDonald’s rules

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