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Friday 17th December 2021

The unemployment rate tumbles, the Reserve Bank says it will end its bond buying program, and a disappointing bottom line for the budget. It’s all about the economy.

Also today:

• NSW announces a record number of COVID cases
• Qantas outlines big losses but at least everyone is back at work
• ANZ’s shareholders show their displeasure

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New figures show the Australian economy has rebounded from the COVID lockdowns better than anyone could have predicted. Unemployment dropped sharply and the government's Mid Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook forecast a huge increase in jobs ahead. 

Carlos Cacho, Chief Economist at Jarden Group, ran through all the news and what it means for the economy.

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This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market 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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Thursday 16th December 2021 

COVID cases in NSW surge with worse to come. 

Also today:

• Why the property market had its best year in three decades
• Westpac shareholders demonstrate their anger
• Some very good deals in the airline industry as competition heats up

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2021 has been truly extraordinary for Australian property, with prices set to end the year up around 25%. But with the market cooling and interest rates rising, where does the property market go from here? 

Tim Lawless, Research Director for Asia Pacific at CoreLogic, tells us everything we need to know about the property market.

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Wednesday 15th December 2021

One final mega deal ahead of the Christmas break with CSL bidding more than $16 billion for a Swiss Pharmaceutical group. 

Also today:

• A surge of COVID cases in NSW, but the state is still set to lift restrictions today
• Businesses report stronger trading conditions
• Woolworths’ share price tumbles as COVID costs hit hard

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New research shows 35% of Australian companies have suffered a ransomware attack, with a staggering 83% of those paying the criminals.

Darren Hopkins and Shane Bell, cyber partners at McGrathNicol Advisory, explain what these cyber attacks look like, how they should be handled and how they can be prevented.

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Tuesday 14th December 2021

Australia reopens to the rest of the world, or some of the rest of the world. 

Also today:

• Apple’s market capitalisation moves towards an incredible $US3 trillion
• A spate of M&A activity in the local market
• Crown Resorts says its Sydney casino is expected to open in the New Year

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