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US election on a knife-edge, auction bonanza, Richard White’s messy personal life
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 21 October 2024 It’s just two weeks until the US election and it’s a toss up who will win – Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. And more, in...
The Week Ahead | 21 Oct 2024
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight i...
Interview: These are the best and worst-rated ETFs
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ETFs (exchange traded funds) are booming - and while they've given investors easier access to many different markets, the principles of investing stil...
Sunday feature: Swoop Aero collapsed this week. Last year, things looked good.
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Eric Peck, CEO and co-founder of Swoop Aero. Original publication date: 17 March 2023. Original description: This is a company using drones to ...
The Weekend Edition | 19-20 October 2024
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omny...
Afternoon Report | Flight Centre tumbles
18 Oct 2024
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, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: What are the risks of ETFs?
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Brian asks: Sean, does the rise in ETF-based investments contribute to greater market sensitivity? If we were to imagine a market entirely o...
Rate cut hopes dashed, Star Entertainment to keep licence, Uber wants Expedia
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 18 October 2024 Any hopes of a Christmas rate cut have been dashed after figures show a surge in jobs last month. And more, including: Star...
Interview: The AI tools that are transforming trading
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AI trading tools, such as those featured on the moomoo platform, can provide unique market insight, from tracking stock-price patterns to revealing ma...
Afternoon Report | Jobs, jobs, jobs
17 Oct 2024
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, in...
Pollies love Qantas, RBA warns on inflation expectations, CBA embraces AI
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 17 October 2024 Federal politicians rush to fly Qantas, even though the national carrier isn’t always the best value. And more, including...
The lengths buyers go to to secure the keys
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Buying beer and champagne for agents, writing letters to vendors: some homebuyers will go to great lengths to secure the property they want. And with...
Interview: Could Australia ever be waste-free?
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Circular economy - where goods are reused, recycled, and repurposed - could be seen as the holy grail of waste reduction. But the economics of packagi...
Afternoon Report | ASX falls from highs
16 Oct 2024
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, in...
ASX hits record high, PM defends $4.3m holiday home, Google orders nuclear reactors
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 16 October 2024 The local share market hits a new record high. And more, including: Labor looks to outlaw debit card surcharges ahead of...
Interview: It's a golden rule - so why aren't investors diversifying?
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Diversification is one of the golden rules of investing. But according to HSBC's Investor Insights Survey, it's going out of fashion.David Talbot, Sen...
Afternoon Report | ASX hits new record
15 Oct 2024
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, in...
Tax fraud tips surge, Vocus bids $5.25b for TPG assets, social media depression link
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 15 October 2024 Tip offs about tax fraud surge as the Tax Office cracks down on the black economy. Vocus Groups bids $5.25 billion for TPG...
Interview: Telstra holds its AGM today. Here's why voting matters.
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today the Telstra board and leaders will front up to shareholders at its Annual General Meeting. Tomorrow it'll be Commonwealth Bank's turn.Sean Aylme...
Afternoon Report | ASX nears record
14 Oct 2024
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, in...
Big banks start rate cuts, record year for ETFs, Boeing to slash 17,000 jobs
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 14 October 2024 Big banks start cutting fixed rate loans as the auction market slows. And more, including: Local investors rush to exchange...
The Week Ahead | 14 Oct 2024
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight i...
Interview: Crypto not just for '25yo men in hoodies' anymore
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sophisticated investors are moving into cryptocurrency, with trading volumes suggesting established investors are now shaping the future of digital as...
Sunday feature: The ultimate guide to affordable technology pt 1
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
HOW DO THEY AFFORD THAT? is a weekly podcast produced by Fear & Greed, exploring ways to make your money work harder for you. Check out the full c...
The Weekend Edition | 12-13 Sep 2024
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgr...
Afternoon Report | Big miners fall
11 Oct 2024
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, in...
Ask Fear & Greed: What happens if super funds get too big?
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Jo asks: Sean has mentioned several times there are concerns with super fund giants becoming too big in Australia, most recently on Mondays ...
China drops lobster bans, home values top $11 trillion, how to invest in war
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 11 October 2024 The federal government overhauls mergers laws as China drops lobster bans. And more, including: The value of homes across t...
Interview: Lithium's had a wild ride, but this company's looking to the future
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not so long ago, lithium prices were soaring. It was the mineral of choice, because of its role in the shift to greener energy. Then a flood of new su...
Afternoon Report | Miners shine
10 Oct 2024
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, in...
Insolvencies hit record; Rio’s $10b lithium deal; Magpies, Broncos valuable brands
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 10 October 2024 Company insolvencies hit a record as small businesses struggle. And more, including: Rio Tinto set to pay almost $10 bill...
Why do some property listings leave off the asking price?
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are few things more frustrating for buyers than property listings that don't include a price. The words 'expressions of interest' or 'price on a...
Interview: Inside Australia's answer to Berkshire Hathaway
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Washington H Soul Pattinson is often called Australia's answer to Berkshire Hathaway. It's an old-style conglomerate, investing across sectors, with a...
Afternoon Report | ASX closes flat
09 Oct 2024
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, in...
Consumer sentiment rises, Android beats Apple, mega hurricane to hit Florida
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 9 October 2024 Finally sentiment is starting to rise with consumers increasingly confident about the economic outlook. 1215 Australians ...
Interview: Why these Aussie tech darlings are considered 'rare assets'
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WiseTech Global has been a real darling of the local stock market, with the share price of the tracking company surging on strong growth projections.D...
Afternoon Report | China disappointment send ASX lower
08 Oct 2024
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, in...
Ask Fear & Greed: What are the benefits of tax reform?
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Darren asks: If a government needs - for example - $100 million to run, what difference does it make how it receives its income? What are the...
Rio bids for Arcadium Lithium, ASX hits near high, auction clearance rates tumble
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 8 October 2024 Rio Tinto is in talks to spend up to $9 billion on a major lithium miner. And more, including: The share market closes a...
Interview: The problem with young men in Australia
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia has a problem with young men. There's a growing number of disengaged young males who are considered to be in the NEET cohort - Not in Employ...
IPO market in the doldrums, pro-Palestine protest peaceful, Zuckerberg wealth zooms
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 7 October 2024 The Australian IPO market struggles with listings at their weakest in 15 years. And more, including: Pro-Palestinian rallies...
The Week Ahead | 30 Sep 2024
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight i...
Interview: Why more investors are turning to ETFs
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australian ETF assets sailed past the $200 billion mark earlier this year, with investors particularly drawn to index-tracking ETFs. But what role do ...
Sunday feature: The Aussie audio genius who made his fortune from microphones
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Peter Freedman, founder of RODE Microphones Original publication date: 26 February 2021 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Peter Freed...
The Weekend Edition | 5-6 Sep 2024
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgr...
Afternoon Report | ASX closes week down
04 Oct 2024
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, in...
Ask Fear & Greed: Will productivity save the economy?
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Bill asks: We keep hearing that productivity is the saving grace for the economy. Is that true?Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as th...
IMF warns on govt spend, rates; hydrogen sector takes a hit, more ads for streamers
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 4 October 2024 The International Monetary Fund warns against too much government spending and supports higher interest rates in Australia. An...
Interview: Is this the end of the rental boom?
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After the steepest and longest rental surge in history, annual rent rises for houses have hit multi-year lows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth an...
Afternoon Report | Commercial property jumps
03 Oct 2024
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, in...
Aussie rental boom over, special dividend companies, vintage shopping surges
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 3 October 2024 The rental boom in Australia might be over with rent increases across most capital cities stalling. New rules begin today ...
How much should you spend on renovations?
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Renovating is expensive - but some rooms offer better bang for their buck. Here's how much you should look to spend, depending on whether you're renov...
Interview: The golden opportunity hidden in new super rules
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Legislation before parliament will reduce tax concessions for people with more than $3 million in superannuation.Mary Delahunty, CEO of the Associatio...
Afternoon Report | Energy stocks rise
02 Oct 2024
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, in...
Qatar buys 25pc of Virgin, govt to evacuate Aussies in Lebanon, radio ratings shock
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 2 October 2024 Qatar Airways will buy 25 per cent of Virgin, shaking up competition in international routes. The federal government is w...
Interview: What next for bank stocks after 'the great rotation'?
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
'The great rotation' last week saw investors shift out of bank stocks and into miners. So what happens now?Nathan Zaia, bank analyst at Morningstar, t...
Afternoon Report | Miners, banks fall
01 Oct 2024
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, in...
Ask Fear & Greed: Why don't economists believe the RBA?
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Charlie asks: Hi Sean and Michael, love the show. Why is it that the Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock says that interest rates won’t f...
House price growth tumbles, ASX hits a new record high, WFH over in 3 years
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 1 October 2024 House price growth in several major cities, including Melbourne, has stalled as the market cools on the back of ongoing high in...
Interview: Why this 100yo charity adapted faster than anyone to remote work
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When the pandemic arrived, Royal Far West - a charity about to mark its centenary - adapted remarkably quickly to remote work. That's because they wer...
Afternoon Report | ASX hits new record
30 Sep 2024
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, in...
BHP back to number one, auction clearance rates tumble, big super gets bigger
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 30 September 2024 BHP is once again the largest company on the share market, as resource stocks surge and banks fall back. Auction clearanc...
The Week Ahead | 7 Oct 2024
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight i...
Interview: What China's economic stimulus means for Aussie investors
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last week Beijing announced plans to stimulate the Chinese economy. The effects were global, and Australia felt it too.Matthew Kidman, Principal of Ce...
Sunday feature: AFL legend Paul Roos on the culture of winning teams
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Original publication date: 6 June 2021 Original description: Adam Lang speaks to Paul Roos, AFL legend and co-founder of Performance By Design, about ...
The Weekend Edition | 28-29 Sep 2024
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgr...
Afternoon Report | Miners roar
27 Sep 2024
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, in...
Ask Fear & Greed: Why does trust matter?
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Mark asks: You’ve mentioned the Roy Morgan Trust Survey five or six times now, on social media and on the podcast. It was in reference to C...
PM under pressure on tax, energy, RBA warns on AI, Star gets bailout package
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 27 September 2024 The federal government is under pressure on potential negative gearing changes and energy rebates. The Reserve Bank warns...
Interview: Deathtech & lab-grown meat - these are Australia's top startups
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia has a vibrant startup scene, from companies producing lab-grown meat, to 'deathtech', focused on end-of-life planning.Cayla Dengate, LinkedI...
Afternoon Report | ASX jumps
26 Sep 2024
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, in...
Inflation moderating, Negative gearing changes back on, Treasurer heads to China talks
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 26 September 2024 Inflation is back in the RBA’s target band, but no rate cuts are on the horizon. And more, including: Negative gearin...
A bidder's guide to winning at auction
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Auctions can be a very confronting part of the homebuying process. Should you open the bidding? Do you stand right in front of the auctioneer, or at t...
Interview: Inflation is cooling - so when will we see rate cuts?
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Headline inflation came back into the target band last month for the first time in almost three years. But underlying inflation is still proving to be...
Afternoon Report | ASX closes down
25 Sep 2024
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, in ...
Rates on hold, Wong tells Aussies to leave Lebanon, US universities are big business
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 25 September 2024 The Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold and there’s little optimism about a cut anytime soon. The federal gov...
Interview: Who's starting SMSFs - and how much money is in them?
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The self managed super fund sector in Australia is hitting new records, with more people choosing to start their own SMSF.Tim Steele, CEO of Class, ta...
Afternoon Report | Interest rates on hold
24 Sep 2024
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, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: Could super be used to bring down inflation?
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener David asks: With the fight against inflation, are there not more innovative ways to reduce consumer spending compared to simply lifting inter...
ASIC: Woolies, Coles misled customers, RBA board changes unlikely, EV prices fall
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 24 September 2024 The corporate cop sues Woolworths and Coles, claiming they misled customers by saying they were dropping prices when they we...
Interview: An investor's guide to the aviation sector
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's been a lot happening in aviation lately. Two airlines have collapsed, Qantas is still rehabilitating its image, there's talk of a Virgin IPO, ...
Afternoon Report | ASX closes lower
23 Sep 2024
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, in ...
PM pushes Biden on subsidies, home sales fall, dead celebrity business booms
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 23 September 2024 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pushes the US on subsidies for the local critical minerals industry supplying American firms....
The Week Ahead | 23 Sep 2024
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight i...
Interview: What to make of the ASX after multiple record highs
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last week the ASX200 set several new records. It raises plenty of questions for investors, including what to do about the banks, resource giants, and ...
Sunday feature: The 24yo running a startup worth billions
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Robbie Ferguson, co-founder of Immutable Original publication date: 11 December 2020 Original description: NFTs - or non-fungible tokens - have...
The Weekend Edition | 21-22 Sep 2024
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgr...
Afternoon Report | Markets jump
20 Sep 2024
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, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: What's the difference between a correction and a crash?
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Dave asks: Sean uses various terms for share price movements and I wonder which ones mean something and which ones are just to make more int...
Jobs surge to stop rate cuts, ASX hits new record, Tupperware goes bankrupt
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 20 September 2024 The labour market shows plenty of resilience with 47,500 new jobs created last month. And more, including: The share mark...
Interview: What the RBA will make of the Fed cut + unemployment rate
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a huge 24 hours for the global economy. First, the US Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by half a percentage point. Then local lab...
Afternoon Report | ASX closes at new high
19 Sep 2024
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, in ...
Huge protests over CFMEU, Rio plants 750,000 trees, Meta restricts children on Insta
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 19 September 2024 60,000 workers protest across the country as relations between unions and the government worsen. Big miner Rio Tinto an...
Four things every home buyer needs to know before making an offer
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Found the perfect property? Before you make an offer, follow this checklist to give yourself the best chance of success.Alice Stolz, National Property...
Interview: What your income could get you in regional Australia
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Considering a tree change? The Regional Australia Institute has just released its Good Life Guide, comparing regions and metropolitan areas around the...
Afternoon Report | ASX hits another record
18 Sep 2024
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, in ...
FTA deal eyes investing billions, funds management shake-up, WFH wanes
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 18 September 2024 The federal government announces its 19th free trade deal, this time with the United Arab Emirates, as it eyes off billion...
Interview: Business failures are rising - and it's going to get worse
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The rate of business failures is now at its highest level since January 2021, in the middle of the pandemic. Business payment defaults are also at rec...
Afternoon Report | ASX hits new record
17 Sep 2024
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, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: Why do we talk about Brent Crude?
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Jonathan asks: I am aware of West Texas Intermediate oil and Brent Crude oil, but I was wondering is that it, or are there loads of other oi...