FEAR & GREED | Business News

Tuesday 20th July 2021 

Global share markets, including the ASX, fall sharply as the rise in COVID cases rattles investors. Meanwhile the number of cases locally triggers new, and extended, lockdowns.

Also today:

• Disgraced former NSW minister Eddie Obeid set for a long stint in gaol.
• The superannuation sector reports its best returns in 24 years.
• And one of Australia’s best known investors calls cryptocurrencies a mass delusion.

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Sean Aylmer speaks to Michael Eidel, CEO of buy now pay later provider Openpay, about the boom in the sector.

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This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.

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Monday 19th July 2021 

Economic growth forecasts cut by up to one per cent as business leaders offer to help with the vaccine distribution to try and get a grip on the COVID outbreak. 

Also today:

• The federal coalition’s popularity tumbles on the back of the slow vaccination roll-out.
• Rio Tinto delays new mines because it can’t find workers.
• And F45 gym owners become multi, multi-millionaires as the company lists on Wall Street.

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Sean Aylmer speaks to Roger Montgomery, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Montgomery Investment Management, about the recent rush of takeover activity on the ASX.  They look at whether companies are at risk of overpaying, the role of the big super funds, and where the opportunities might lie for investors.

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This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week (with a look back at the events of last week too).

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Adam Lang speaks to Oliver Horn, CEO of Elixinol Wellness, about the growth of the hemp industry in Australia.  Elixinol Wellness produces both medicinal and food products from hemp, and it's an industry that's rapidly evolving around the world.

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Saturday, 17 July 2021 

This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer gives his take on the week's business news, including:

• The biggest story
• The unsung story (the one trying to fly under the radar)
• The most remarkable story
• Sean's favourite story

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Friday 16th July 2021 

The unemployment rate in Australia hits a ten-year low, but the lockdowns in the country’s two most populous states likely to halt the momentum. 

Also today:

• Victoria announces a snap lockdown while the NSW Premier sees green shoots in the fight against COVID.  
• The federal government asks Telstra to step in to help with national security.
• And cyber-crime costs the economy $3.5 billion each year.

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