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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 is joined by Alan Oster, Chief Economist at NAB, to discuss business confidence, consumer confidence, the general economic outlook, and Alan's career as an economist.

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Sunday 15 November 2020
In this week's feature interview, Sean Aylmer speaks with Michelle Baddeley, Professor of Economics at the University of Technology Sydney.  They discuss Michelle's book Copycats and contrarians: Why we follow others... and when we don't, and explore the fascinating topic of behavioural economics.  They also look at the issue of herd thinking, and why some people go against the crowd.

Professor Michelle Baddeley is also the Associate Dean (Research and Development) in The Dean's Unit at the University of Technology Sydney.

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Saturday, 14 November 2020

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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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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Prime Minister Scott Morrison moves to shore up support from the US and Japan, as the spat between Canberra and Beijing escalates.

Also today:

•   Wesfarmers and Woolworths report strong sales growth.
•   Telstra unveils a new structure, finding $20 billion along the way
•   And Nine Entertainment wins new advertisers, and the tennis

Plus an interview with Dan Rosen, Chief Executive of the Australian Recording Industry Association, about the music industry.

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Sean Aylmer speaks with Dan Rosen, Chief Executive of the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).  They discuss the state of the recording industry, the impact of the pandemic, the changes over the last decade (including combating music piracy) and how Australian musicians are faring on the international stage.

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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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Thursday 12 November 2020

Consumer confidence in Australia hits a seven year high, opening the way for a stronger economy in the run up to Christmas. 

Also today:

• The rally in global stocks continues, with the Australian market now less than ten per cent below its peak
• Fortescue Metals’ plan to become one of the world’s biggest renewable energy companies
• And who’s the best paid CEO in Australia?

Plus an interview with Andrea Darling, Marketing Manager at buy now, pay later group Klarna.

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Sean Aylmer speaks with Andrea Darling, Head of Marketing (Australia and New Zealand) for Swedish buy now, pay later group Klarna.  They discuss Klarna's arrival in Australia and how to market a company when you're up against established local players.

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