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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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Wednesday 16 December 2020

A big win for bank shareholders, after the regulator drops rules preventing the lenders from paying much higher dividends.

Also today:

• Prime Minister Scott Morrison said China was breaking free-trade rules after it banned local exports of coal
• Government set to spend an extra $1 billion on aged care
• And retailers confident of a boom Christmas

Plus an interview with Rob Newman, boss of aerial imaging company Nearmap.

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Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Rob Newman, CEO and Managing Director of aerial imaging company Nearmap.  Nearmap is a technology startup that is now listed on the ASX with a value greater than $1-billion, making it one of Australia's unicorns.  Sean and Rob discuss the Nearmap business model, and what Australia needs to do to maintain a thriving technology industry capable of competing globally.

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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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Tuesday 15 December 2020

Australia’s $85-billion iron ore export sector gets caught up in the Canberra-Beijing trade stoush, as coal is banned from China.

Also today:

• New Zealand and Australia are set to create a travel bubble in March next year
• The share prices of two of the country’s biggest companies hit new record highs
• And why the largest group of dental clinics are smiling

Plus an interview with The Age and Sydney Morning Herald investigative reporter Adele Ferguson about the men and women’s clubs that make up boards in Australia.

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Sean Aylmer speaks to Adele Ferguson, investigative journalist with The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald and the Australian Financial Review, about the composition of company boards. In particular, they look at the relatively small pool of directors sitting on boards of the ASX300 and the problems that can stem from a lack of diversity of views.

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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 14 December 2020

China and Europe pledge greater commitments to address climate change, as Australia gets left behind and business has to rethink energy policy. 

Also today:

• Hopes of a deal between the European Union and Britain over Brexit fade triggering panic buying
• Chinese communist party members infiltrate embassies in Shanghai, including Australia’s
• And no Christmas slowdown in the housing market

Plus an interview with Paul Bloxham, HSBC chief economist about where the year has ended in economic terms, and what we’ve got to look forward to.

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This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas look at the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week.

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Sean Aylmer and HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham review 2020 - the expectations at the start of the year, the dire forecast halfway through, and the relatively positive conclusion in December.  They also look ahead to what we can expect from 2021.

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