Woolies triggers price war; US & China cut tariffs; BHP’s Argentina bet pays off
Tuesday 13 May 2025 Woolworths says it’s cutting prices by ten per cent in a move that could trigger a price war in the supermarket sector. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils his new Cabinet. BHP’s big investment in Argentina hits the jackpot. An Australian volunteer dies in Ukraine. And the US and China agree to a temporary cut in tariffs, in a major de-escalation of the trade war. Join our free daily newsletter here! Donate to Sean and Adam’s Ride for Country Kids here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - a guide to living a more minimalist lifestyle. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Interview: How insurers make money, and what it means for premiums
Andrew Hall, Chief Executive of the Insurance Council of Australia, gives Sean Aylmer a 101 on the insurance industry. They cover everything from how insurers make money, through to the impact of natural disasters, and the outlook for premiums across various forms of general insurance.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Afternoon Report | Pharma sold off
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. ASX flat Biotech sell-down ANZ boss starts Nine loves rugby US-China talks Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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US-China talk tariffs; Melbourne beats Sydney auctions; Cold War satellite crashes
Monday 12 May 2025 The United States and China talk on tariffs, while fragile peace negotiations take place between India and Pakistan, and Russia and Ukraine. And more, including: Melbourne outperforms Sydney in the home auction market. A Cold War-era satellite comes crashing to earth after 52 years. Wheat prices hit a five year low. The battle for the Liberal Party leadership heats up. Join our free daily newsletter here! Donate to Sean and Adam’s Ride for Country Kids here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - a guide to living a more minimalist lifestyle. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Week Ahead | 12 May 2025
This week, it's the wage price index and labour force data, as well as a look back at what happened last week in retail sales, and the US Fed leaving interest rates on hold.Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au
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