RBA open to rate cuts; Russian air force closes on Darwin; Guzman wins Mexican food war
Wednesday 16 April 2025 The Reserve Bank signals it is open to cutting interest rates if inflation is contained and Donald Trump’s trade wars hit growth. And more, including: Moscow wants access to Indonesian airfields, potentially basing Russian military planes within 1300km of Darwin. Guzman Y Gomez is winning the Mexican food wars. Rebel Sport set to get a major new competitor with UK based Frasers pushing into the local market. And Star Entertainment finally releases its half year accounts, and they aren’t good. Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - what to do when you’re spending $500 a week more than you earn. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Interview: Aussie investors are proving resilient in volatile times
Despite market volatility, inflation pressures, and economic uncertainty, Australian investors are showing remarkable resilience.A new survey from HSBC has found that the majority of investors are keeping calm and sticking to their long-term strategies — even as markets heat up.Donahue D’Souza, Head of Investments at HSBC Australia, joins Sean Aylmer in the studio to talk about the annual Investor Insights Survey, and what it means for investors as they deal with unpredictable markets.This is general information only and you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Donahue D’Souza is Head of Investments at HSBC Australia.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Afternoon Report | Calm reigns
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. ASX closes higher Housing centre stage Bellevue tumbles Low petrol prices LVMH falls Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ask Fear & Greed: Can you explain government bonds in simple terms?
Listener Craig asks: Can you please explain (a Dummies Guide to) Government Bonds? I suspect many don't know what they are and I think I'm reasonably intelligent and I find them a bit hard to understand. Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more.If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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$5b gold merger; A$ on the rise; hospitality hit with insolvencies
Tuesday 15 April 2025 A $5 billion merger in the gold sector set to get the greenlight. And more, including: The Aussie dollar is on the rise again, at least against the US dollar. And hospitality businesses top the list of insolvencies over the past year. Plus the local sharemarket bounces, and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton introduces his son Harry to the campaign trail. Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - 10 digital side hustles. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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