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Why car dealerships make people rich
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Car dealerships don’t sound exciting, but they can be extraordinary wealth generators. Sean Aylmer is joined by Gaurav Sodhi, Deputy Head of Res...
Why 2026 might be the year to try glamping
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Camping has grown up - and glamping is one of the fastest-growing travel trends. Sean Aylmer chats with Sonny Hawkins from Luxury Escapes about why 20...
Can our newspapers, TV and radio stations survive?
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Free-to-air TV, newspapers and radio have all been declared “dead”... repeatedly. Michael Thompson speaks with Tim Burrowes, founder and p...
Samsung vs Apple: who really won 2025?
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Samsung and Apple went head-to-head in 2025, and the rivalry is only getting fiercer. Michael Thompson is joined by Stephen Fenech, editor of techguid...
Why private credit is booming
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Private credit has exploded in popularity, drawing the attention of investors and regulators alike. Sean Aylmer is joined by Roger Montgomery from Mon...
Sunken treasure vs economic sweet spots vs working remotely
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The $US15b sunken treasure vs Australia's economic sweet spot vs Sean's adventures working remotely in France: Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam ...
Albo's landslide vs Coalition's demise vs social media ban
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Albanese's landslide election win vs the demise of the Coalition vs the world-leading social media ban. Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam...
The quiet Aussie sector doing world-changing things
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia is emerging as a serious biotech player, backed by world-class universities, grant funding, and a growing venture ecosystem. Michael Thompso...
Tariff wars vs Europe's moment vs China's rise
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's tariff wars vs Europe's reemergence as a global player vs China's rise. Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang each nominate their top inter...
The tech story you might have missed this year
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia punches well above its weight in global tech, but many of its biggest success stories fly a little under the radar. Michael Thompson speaks ...
Elon Musk vs Donald Trump vs rise of AI
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and the incredible rise of AI - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang each nominate their favourite story from the year...
Romantic holiday ideas for 2026
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it’s a honeymoon, anniversary, or just time away together, romantic travel is about slowing down... or is it? Sean Aylmer talks with Mat...
CBA & CSL slip vs the mining boom vs corporate governance
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The demise of CBA & CSL's share prices, the Aussie miners surge, and corporate governance flares up again - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam...
The ASX infrastructure vanishing act
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia once had a deep pool of listed infrastructure, but names like Sydney Airport have been taken private, and the list keeps shrinking. Sean Ayl...
Tech stocks vs gold rush vs Wall St boom
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's tech stocks vs the gold rush vs the unstoppable Wall St boom - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang each nominate their top markets story ...
What investors might expect in 2026
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025 has been an eventful year, with some strong returns - but what comes next? Sean Aylmer is joined by Roger Montgomery from Montgomery Investment M...
Interest rates & inflation vs productivity vs government spending
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three rate cuts then talk of a hike vs a government spending boom vs the big productivity challenge. Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang each ...
Q+A: Is the Santa rally real?
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every year around this time there's talk of a Santa Claus rally on the ASX. So what is it, is it real, and will we see one this year?Fear & Greed ...
The Weekend Edition | 20-21 Dec 2025
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson take a look at the main business news stories this week, from the government's budget update - a missed opportunity t...
Afternoon Report | PM announces gun buyback scheme
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Small beats big on ASX in ‘25; PM accepts blame for massacre; Woodside boss to run BP
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 19 December 2025 With less than two weeks to go until the end of the year, small caps have significantly outperformed large caps in 2025. ...
Q+A: Five things this economist learnt in 2025
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Markets aren’t always rational, and neither is the commentary around them. Diana Mousina, Deputy Chief Economist at AMP, talks to Sean Aylmer ab...
Afternoon Report | Energy slumps
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Budget deficits for years; Bondi charges laid; Treasury Wine Estate dumped
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the federal government outlines lower deficits in coming years in its mid-year budget review, but does little to improve the fiscal outlook.&nb...
Q+A: How a company's emissions are really measured
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's question comes from listener Peter, who sent it through the Fear & Greed website:Who measures emissions, how are they measured, is th...
Afternoon Report | ASX lower as oil price slumps
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
ISIS inspired Bondi attack; consumer confidence tumbles; Google to sell property?
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the massacre at Bondi Beach on Sunday was inspired by terrorist group ISIS. Consumer confidence takes a tu...
Q+A: Where SMEs are feeling the squeeze
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia’s small and medium-sized businesses are under sustained pressure from higher costs, tighter cash flow and uneven economic conditions.&...
Afternoon Report | NSW Premier defends police
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Tougher gun laws after massacre; ASIC slams ASX; Aussie cattle icon sold for $315m
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The national cabinet will pursue much tougher gun laws, as the federal government faces criticism for not doing enough to stop antisemitism, following...
Q+A: Investing when rates turn higher
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As expectations shift from rate cuts to possible hikes, many investors are rethinking portfolio positioning. Tim Carleton, Chief Investment Officer at...
Afternoon Report | Bondi death toll rises
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Terror attack in Bondi; housing market stalls; PE’s interest in 2nd division football club
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 15 December 2025 Australia awakes to the horror of a terrorist attack on a large crowd celebrating the Jewish Hanukkah festival in Sydney, with...
Q+A: The Week Ahead | 15 Dec 2025
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three rate cuts, a surprise inflation flare-up, house prices roaring and the labour market finally losing a bit of steam – 2025 has been a stran...
Q+A: Do we secretly like being busy?
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A drop in the national participation rate sparks a very personal discussion: what does participation look like in real life? Sean, Michael and Adam ta...
The Weekend Edition | 13-14 Dec 2025
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This was the week where the RBA signalled the end of rate cuts, and the beginning of hikes. But it was also the week where Australia led the world on ...
Afternoon Report | Markets surge
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Employment market slows; rock ’n roll consumer boom; Woolies, Coles delivery wars
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 12 December 2025 The Australian economy sheds jobs as the employment market slows. Oasis, Metallica and ACDC spur consumer spending.&nbs...
Q+A: Meet the new generation of travellers
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After surviving the shutdowns and uncertainty of the pandemic, Intrepid Travel has bounced back to post the biggest trading month in its 36-year histo...
Afternoon Report | ASX up, Fed cuts rates
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Social media’s “profound reform”; Qantas A380 grounded; coal’s life extended
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 11 December 2025 PM AA calls the social media ban for under 16-year-olds a profound reform, as more than one million social media accounts ar...
Q+A: Could we see gold hit $US5,000?
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gold has surged past US$4,000 an ounce in 2025 — its strongest year since the late 1970s. State Street Investment Management’s Robin ...
Afternoon Report | Gold stocks rally
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Rate cut cycle ends; expenses scandal widens; Trump levies international visitors
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 10 December 2025 The Reserve Bank says there are no more interest rate cuts in the foreseeable future. The parliamentary expenses sca...
Q+A: How a breakfast radio host helped changed our social media laws
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia has just raised the social media age from 13 to 16 — a world-first move watched closely around the globe. And much of it happened...
Afternoon Report | Rates on hold
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Energy rebates dumped; world watches social media ban; Qantas final A380 flies
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 9 December 2025 The federal government dumps energy rebates as the government rethinks its reform agenda. Communications Minister Anika...
Q+A: What we can learn from America's $17 trillion retirement pool
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From private credit to private equity, gold and real estate, alternatives are now playing a greater role in portfolio diversification. It's a story pl...
Afternoon Report | ASX lower ahead of RBA meeting
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Miners shine as tech, healthcare fade; rates hit auctions; Netflix buys Warner Bros
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 8 December 2025 Some of Australia’s best known companies are among the worst performing stocks on the ASX200 over the past year, while th...
Q+A: The Week Ahead | 8 Dec 2025
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Reserve Bank board meets. What will they make of last week's GDP figures, and the jump in household spending? Also this week: labour fo...
Q+A: The biggest mistakes managers make
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us have had bosses who didn't quite live up to expectations. Today, the Fear & Greed make a list of the eight biggest mistakes managers ma...
The Weekend Edition | 6-7 Dec 2025
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Good news for the economy, a huge week in politics, and a few revelations that don't quite pass the pub test. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go...
Afternoon Report | Netflix in major takeover talks
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Tobacco excise backfires; households spend up; Spotify’s artist rankings
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 5 December 2025 Cigarettes and vapes cause the federal government, budget, health and crime headaches. Household spending surges. ...
Q+A: Why bank stocks are no longer the same
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Banks hold a unique position on the ASX - they dominate the list of the biggest companies on the bourse, but the game has changed. Andrew Dale fr...
Afternoon Report | Record copper price boosts market
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Economy picks up; Future Fund boss under fire for EA trips; shoppers beat Xmas rush
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 4 December 2025 The pace of economic growth picks up, dampening hopes of further rate cuts. The boss of the Future Fund is under fire ...
Q+A: Inside the new Black Friday economy
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have exploded into Australia’s biggest retail moment — bigger than the post-Christmas sales, and now stretch...
Afternoon Report | Economy grows, ASX up
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Federal govt’s Xmas rush; traders forecast rates will rise; Samsung’s tri-fold phone
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 3 December 2025 In a very busy 24 hours for Canberra, the federal government launches its national AI plan, releases a report into jobs for ...
Q+A: Bitcoin is tumbling, but could the Fed spark a surge?
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Bitcoin swinging from record highs to sharp drops, investors are asking what’s next.Sean Aylmer speaks to John O’Loghlen, Managing Di...
Afternoon Report | Bitcoin slumps, bond yields rise
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Defence overhaul; weight loss drugs warning; corporate jargon’s new peak
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 2 December 2025 The federal government unveils the biggest overhaul of the Defence department in 50 years. The medicines regulator warn...
Q+A: What's really moving the Aussie dollar
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie dollar has been oddly steady, but interest rate expectations are starting to shake things up. NAB’s Ray Attrill explains to Sean...
Afternoon Report | System outage sparks market chaos
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
ASX underperforms rivals; home prices surge in Nov; why cats meow louder at men
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 1 December 2025 With just a month to go before the end of the year, the local share market is one of the worst performing major bourses for 202...
Q+A: The Week Ahead | 1 Dec 2025
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A massive week ahead for the economy, headlined by GDP data, following a shock jump in inflation and a sharp rise in business investment: all signs po...
Q+A: After almost 6 years as a business, what have we learnt?
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean, Adam and Michael started Fear & Greed five and a half years ago, and have learnt a lot along the way. Today, they reflect on what's wor...
The Weekend Edition | 29-30 Nov 2025
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some shocks for the economy vs the theatre of Canberra's last sitting week, plus a mystery category for the ages. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thomps...
Afternoon Report | ASX up for the week
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Economy picks up pace; new rules to dampen lending; why chihuahuas are like wolves.
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 28 November 2025 Business investment ramps up as the economy picks up steam. The banking regulator introduces new rules to dampen home l...
Q+A: What's going on with CSL?
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode deals with a question from listener Michael, via LinkedIn: What in the world has happened with CSL? Downgrading guidelines, some ...
Afternoon Report | Joyce quits Nats
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Inflation spikes rate cut; super funds warned; $2m parking meter theft
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 27 November 2025 Interest rate cuts are off the agenda after a surprise jump in inflation. The Labor government in talks to push throu...
Q+A: "Not done consistently well:" Inside ASIC's private credit concerns
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As an asset class, private credit is surging, worth at least $200 billion locally - and increasingly, retail investors are becoming interested in priv...
Afternoon Report | Inflation shock may raise rates
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Banks pressure over terrorism rules; highest paid CEOs; richest shipwreck recovered
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 26 November 2025 Today, the banking sector is under pressure over anti-money laundering and terrorism laws after significant problems were f...
Q+A: How Aussie businesses released $8.2b in 'locked-up' cash
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Managing working capital is absolutely vital for any business - it's the part of a company’s trading that hasn’t yet translated into cashf...
Afternoon Report | Gold miners jump, banks slump
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Macquarie $11.6b bid for Qube; energy brawl in Canberra; Titanic pocket watch sells
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 25 November 2025 Macquarie lobs an $11.6 billion bid for logistics group Qube, as BHP has its second tilt at Anglo American rejected. Federal...
Q+A: Stocks to watch in a volatile market
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s plenty of fear in markets right now, with big moves across both Wall Street and the ASX. So how do you block out the noise, and find the...
Afternoon Report | ASX rebounds
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
House prices set to jump; $7 billion shopping week kicks off; new battery rules for flyers
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 24 November 2025 Forecasts for record house prices by the end of next year, even as the spring selling season stutters just a little. Sh...
Q+A: The Week Ahead | 24 Nov 2025
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week: the new and improved monthly CPI figure lands. Plus, private sector capex and more.Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Kou...
Q+A: Finding the opportunities in Black Friday's retail boom
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have replaced the Boxing Day sales as the year's biggest retail event. So how do three non-shoppers make the most of the...
The Weekend Edition | 22-23 Nov 2025
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A massive week for markets, featuring Nvidia's bumper results and fears of an AI bubble. But add in corporate governance failures at DroneShield, a ma...
Afternoon Report | Markets tumble
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
DroneShield, MinRes governance pressure; ASX surges on Nvidia; IMF warning to Canberra
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 21 November 2025 Corporate governance at ASX listed companies is again in the headlines, after DroneShield says its CEO and chair sold shares a...
Q+A: IMF says to hike the GST. Have they got a point?
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In its annual report on the Australian economy, the International Monetary Fund has identified a bunch of options for reform, from increasing the GST ...
Afternoon Report | ASX soars after Nvidia results
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Banks claim support for SMEs; ASX hits 6-month low; Trump calls female reporter “Piggy”
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 20 November 2025 The big banks claim they are looking after small businesses and competition in the sector is hotter than ever. The lo...
Q+A: The father of index investing on strategy, life, & Warren Buffett
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Booth helped create one of the world’s first index funds in the 1970s, before launching Dimensional Fund Advisors in the early 80s. Since ...
Afternoon Report | ASX dips to near six month low
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
CBA boss attacks RBA; no rate cuts in foreseeable future; ASX tumbles
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 19 November 2025 Commonwealth Bank boss Matt Comyn hits out at big tech companies and regulators, saying the playing field needs to be level...
Q+A: What's next after yesterday's market tumble?
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday the S&P/ASX 200 tumbled two per cent, led by a sell-off in tech stocks. It's now down about seven per cent over the past month. Concerns...
Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Tech, bitcoin sell-off; Westpac bankers go bush; Amazon, Temu, Shein to dominate
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 18 November 2025 Tech stocks, bitcoin and some very big local companies are sold off, as investors fear higher interest rates. Australi...
Q+A: The $711,000 cost many businesses are still willing to pay
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ransomware attacks are still a major threat to Australian businesses of all sizes. But the tactics involved are changing, and at the same time, attitu...
Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles 1.4pc
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...