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The Australian share market surges with record highs for many companies. But is it a false dawn? 

Also today:

• Federal and state governments to pump $2.5 billion into apprenticeships and training
• AMP under pressure as clients wonder about community standards
• And kids are drinking and smoking less than their parents

Plus an interview with NAB Chief Economist Alan Oster about the economy, unemployment and house prices. 

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Sean Aylmer speaks to NAB Group Chief Economist Alan Oster about the NAB Monthly Business Survey.  They also discuss what the Federal Government needs to do to steer the economy through the COVID-19 pandemic, and the expected impact on house prices.

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Is Australia set for a double dip recession following the new outbreak of COVID19 cases in Victoria and NSW? 

Also today:

• Relations between the United States and China hit their worst level in 50 years
• People rush to access superannuation payments to prop up their incomes
• Australia’s biggest oil and gas company writes off more than $6 billion

Plus an interview with financial adviser Myles Thornton about how investors have managed their money during the COVID19 outbreak.

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Sean Aylmer speaks with Myles Thornton, Principal of Thornton+Lee, a financial advice firm.  Myles shares the advice he has been giving to clients during the COVID-19 pandemic, and discusses the current state of the financial advice industry.

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The price of iron ore hit a record yesterday as sales of the commodity surge. Can it save the Australian economy?

Also today:

•   NSW introduces tougher lockdown rules as fears of a second outbreak grow
•   A record number of taxpayers file returns in the first few days of the New Year
•   And McWilliams Wines finds a new owner

Plus an interview with Professor Steve Worthington from the Swinburne University of Technology about the incredible success of the buy now, pay later sector.

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Sean Aylmer speaks with Steve Worthington, Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Business and Law at Swinburne University of Technology's Swinburne Business School.  With the rise of by now pay later and contactless payments, are we heading towards a cashless society?

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Australia’s banks are about to get tough on borrowers, risking a new economic slump for the country. 

Also today:

• Fears that the Victorian outbreak in COVID19 has spread to NSW
• How wealthy is Tesla founder Elon Musk?
• And why forklift drivers are more in demand than university graduates

Plus, an interview with AMP senior economist Diana Mousina about tax reform – while it can sound dull, it definitely isn't, and it affects every one of us.

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Sean Aylmer speaks with Diana Mousina, AMP Capital Senior Economist, about the measures the Government may be considering to support the economy through the COVID-19 pandemic.  This includes extending JobKeeper, business investment incentives, GST and corporate tax reform, and the impact of the early access to superannuation.

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Saturday, 11 July 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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Home prices have started to tumble. Great news for renters but not for investors or the economy.

Also today:

• Australia reaches out to residents of Hong Kong, raising the ire of Beijing
• States start hardening up their borders, fearful of Victorians
• And Treasury Wines, the makers of Grange, have a not-so-successful vintage

Plus an interview with Trent Nikolic from CarAdvice.com about the booming luxury car market.

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