Wednesday 19 June 2024

The Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold and strikes a more pessimistic tone about the outlook for inflation. 

And more, including:
There could be big changes for the BNPL industry including the potential for a surcharge on purchases
Australia climbs the competitiveness rankings
Johnson & Johnson hit with new multi-billion dollar lawsuit over talc

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - five ways to budget your money. Get the episode fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Wednesday 19 June 2024
The Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold and strikes a more pessimistic tone about the outlook for inflation. 
And more, including:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">There could be big changes for the BNPL industry including the potential for a surcharge on purchases</li>
<li aria-level="1">Australia climbs the competitiveness rankings</li>
<li aria-level="1">Johnson &amp; Johnson hit with new multi-billion dollar lawsuit over talc</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> - five ways to budget your money. 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>

RBA worried about inflation, big changes for BNPL, Australia is more competitive

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The Saturday Edition has had an overhaul! All-new stories, more debate, and a whole lot of fun.

This week: the tech stock rollercoaster, FIFA's billion-dollar ambitions, and the surprising auction of Colonel Sanders' home and secret recipe. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head-to-head, with Adam Lang picking the winner.

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Microsoft: best day in 18 years


Corporate wrap: Fortescue, Web Travel, Origin Energy


Vic teachers prepare to strike again


Trump secures Hamas deal

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This is the<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/"> Fear &amp; 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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Microsoft: best day in 18 years
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Corporate wrap: Fortescue, Web Travel, Origin Energy
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Friday 31 July 2026

Financial markets go into a frenzy over concerns about the US Federal Reserve’s inflation fighting capabilities, and a bad result from Meta.
A federal Labor MP is charged with two counts of assault
How AI is making air fares both more expensive and cheaper
FIFA offers Football Australia $29m to agree to sell part of the world game
Why influencers with small followings are making money from social media

 

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Friday 31 July 2026
Financial markets go into a frenzy over concerns about the US Federal Reserve&rsquo;s inflation fighting capabilities, and a bad result from Meta.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">A federal Labor MP is charged with two counts of assault</li>
<li aria-level="1">How AI is making air fares both more expensive and cheaper</li>
<li aria-level="1">FIFA offers Football Australia $29m to agree to sell part of the world game</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why influencers with small followings are making money from social media</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;
&nbsp;
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>, exploring the ten things wealthy people don&rsquo;t waste money on. 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.

Market frenzy over inflation; Labor MP assault charges; AI means higher and lower airfares

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RBA worried about inflation, big changes for BNPL, Australia is more competitive

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