Tuesday 6 April 2021 

COVID-19 cases around the world accelerate as new waves of different variants overrun some economies.

Also today:
The federal government warns on a minimum wage increase.
A travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand could be announced as early as today.
And Wall Street surges to new record highs

Plus an interview with Brian Hartzer, former CEO of Westpac about life running a major bank and the lessons he’s learnt.

Tuesday 6 April 2021&nbsp;
COVID-19 cases around the world accelerate as new waves of different variants overrun some economies.
Also today:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The federal government warns on a minimum wage increase.</li>
<li aria-level="1">A travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand could be announced as early as today.</li>
<li aria-level="1">And Wall Street surges to new record highs</li>
</ul>
Plus an interview with Brian Hartzer, former CEO of Westpac about life running a major bank and the lessons he&rsquo;s learnt.

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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Global COVID surge, minimum wage warning, travel bubble imminent

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.


Major stocks fall


Israel strikes Iran


PM warns social media co’s


Woodside output falls


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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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Afternoon Report | Israel attack hits markets

Friday 19 April 2024

The employment market keeps motoring on, denting chances of a rate cut this year. 

And more, including:
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese finds himself in the middle of a fight about protectionism. 
Seven CEO James Warburton steps down immediately, bringing forward his departure after a board meeting yesterday
And three million people with HECS debt are about to owe much more

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

This week, we ask the question: what would you do with a spare $1,000? Get the episode fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Friday 19 April 2024
The employment market keeps motoring on, denting chances of a rate cut this year. 
And more, including:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Prime Minister Anthony Albanese finds himself in the middle of a fight about protectionism. </li>
<li aria-level="1">Seven CEO James Warburton steps down immediately, bringing forward his departure after a board meeting yesterday</li>
<li aria-level="1">And three million people with HECS debt are about to owe much more</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, we ask the question: what would you do with a spare $1,000? 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.

Jobs strength dents rate cut hopes, PM fights on protectionism, HECS debts surge

Australia's jobs market is still very strong, with yesterday's numbers showing only a slight rise in unemployment last month. Couple it with the US Federal Reserve delaying rate cuts, and there may be some pressure on the Reserve Bank to do the same.

Commonwealth Bank Chief Economist Stephen Halmarick talks to Sean Aylmer about the jobs market and about the outlook for interest rates, including why he's still leaning towards a rate cut in September.

Australia's jobs market is still very strong, with yesterday's numbers showing only a slight rise in unemployment last month. Couple it with the US Federal Reserve delaying rate cuts, and there may be some pressure on the Reserve Bank to do the same. Commonwealth Bank Chief Economist Stephen Halmarick talks to Sean Aylmer about the jobs market and about the outlook for interest rates, including why he's still leaning towards a rate cut in September.

Interview: Why Australia's biggest bank is still tipping a rate cut in September

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/3500f230-ebcd-44a1-b56b-b15600bd9913/transcript

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