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Ask Fear & Greed: Can unemployment ever get to 0%?

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Lew asks: This might be a stupid question but can unemployment ever get close to 0%? Wouldn’t that be classed as ‘full emplo...

RBA new appointees for rates, AI takes hold in corporates, major oil spill off Russia

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 17 December 2024 Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers announces a major shake-up for the Reserve Bank, appointing new members to the interest rate s...

Interview: The ASX-listed company working to beat a devastating disease

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alterity Therapeutics is an ASX-listed company that’s focused on developing treatments for devastating conditions like Parkinson’s disease...

Afternoon Report | ASX falls sharply

16 Dec 2024

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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 ...

Chalmers says RBA changes coming, auction turnaround, cash still king

15 Dec 2024

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Monday 16 December 2024 Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says changes to the Reserve Bank could start happening today, adding an election early next yea...

The Week Ahead | 16 Dec 2024

15 Dec 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: Busting the myths of financial advice

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are many myths around financial advice - including who it's for, who uses it, and how much it costs. Fear & Greed is working with Vanguard t...

Sunday feature: How this founder turned odd jobs into an ASX-listed company

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Tim Fung, CEO and founder of Airtasker Original publication date: 4 June 2021 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Tim Fung, the co-foun...

The Weekend Edition | 14-15 Dec 2024

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find ...

Afternoon Report | ASX hits four week low

13 Dec 2024

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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: We work hard. Why is productivity low?

13 Dec 2024

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Listener Andy asks: I work very hard, you work very hard, pretty much everyone I know works very hard. Can you tell my why Australia's produ...

Shock jobs figures delay rate cuts, social media to pay for content, Musk hits $US400b

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 13 December 2024 Australia’s unemployment rate falls back to 3.9 per cent, pretty much wiping out any chance of an interest rate cut in c...

Interview: Why this investor is taking Westpac to task at today's AGM

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia’s big banks are under pressure over their role in the energy transition - and fund manager Australian Ethical is now set to confront W...

Afternoon Report | Unemployment falls

12 Dec 2024

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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 ...

ASIC sues REX directors, 500 jobs lost as retailer closes, SpaceX value hits $500 billion

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 12 December 2024 ASIC accuses the former directors of failed airline Regional Express, of misleading investors.  And more, including: ...

Interview: Has Australia already fallen behind on AI?

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

AI in various forms has been around for a while, while certain applications are relatively new - for instance, ChatGPT just turned two. But is Austral...

Afternoon Report | Coffee prices soar

11 Dec 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 ...

RBA opens rate cut door, $2.2b deal teeters over tax bill, Google’s top searches

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 11 December 2024 The Reserve Bank has opened the door to a rate cut next year, saying inflation is falling.  And more, including: One...

Interview: This is not the rate forecast you want to hear

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday the Reserve Bank board left interest rates on hold, as expected. But one of Australia's most experienced RBA watchers thinks it might be a v...

Afternoon Report | Rates on hold

10 Dec 2024

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Ask Fear & Greed: Why aren’t Australia’s interest rates more volatile?

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Rachel asks: Why aren’t Australia’s interest rates as volatile as other parts of the world? The US, New Zealand - we’v...

ANZ appoints unknown CEO, casual employment jumps, global advertising hits $US1 trillion

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 10 December 2024 The long term boss of ANZ retires, and the country’s fourth largest bank appoints a European banker with no experience in A...

Interview: Mark Carnegie on Bitcoin, Trump & the weaponisation of currency

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Carnegie is one of our best known investors - and also one of our most forthright. In this frank conversation with Sean Aylmer, Mark explains his...

Afternoon Report | Miners close lower

09 Dec 2024

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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 ...

A$ hits 8-month low, Macquarie boss’ $30m pay packet, Notre-Dame reopens

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 9 December 2024 Bad news for anyone heading overseas with the Aussie dollar hitting an eight month low.  And more, including: Macquarie boss...

The Week Ahead | 9 Dec 2024

08 Dec 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: Morningstar's top investment picks for 2025

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Morningstar's 2025 Outlook report ranks Australia as one of the least favourable for investor opportunities. So where might investors look instead?Mat...

Sunday feature: Gold & Bitcoin are very different. So why are they both soaring?

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Sally Auld, then-Chief Investment Officer at JBWere Original publication date: 4 April 2024 Original description: Gold and Bitcoin have both hi...

The Weekend Edition | 7-8 Dec 2024

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find ...

Afternoon Report | ASX flat for week

06 Dec 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 still have 3 year terms for PM?

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Daniel asks: Why do we still have 3 year terms for the prime minister. I know Albo has pushed for 4 years but even then, I feel like that isn...

Bitcoin bursts through $US100,000; warning on strikes: Aussie cities fall in rankings

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 6 December 2024 Bitcoin pushes beyond $US100,000 a unit for the first time.  And more, including: Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says there ...

Interview: Who's shopping on Temu? Apparently everyone.

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Retail in Australia is changing. In the last month, online retailer Temu overtook eBay, putting more pressure on local operators like Kogan and The Ic...

Afternoon Report | Bitcoin soars

05 Dec 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 ...

Economic growth disappoints, CBA backflip on fees, Black Friday boosts sales

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 5 December 2024 Economic growth slows to its lowest level in more than 30 years, outside the pandemic.  And more, including: Commonwealth ...

Seven steps to property nirvana

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Buying and selling property is full of little challenges - things that could be streamlined to make research easier, bidding at auction easier, downsi...

Afternoon Report | Growth triggers sell off

04 Dec 2024

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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 ...

Sharemarket hits record, Zip’s founder cashes in, judge rejects Musk’s $US56b payday

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 4 December 2024 The local sharemarket tops 8500 points for the first time ever.  The founder of buy now, pay later group Zip Co cashes in...

Interview: How this CEO went from muso to dealmaker

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Vinyl Group is Australia’s only ASX-listed music company, worth between $120m and $140 million - and on an acquisition spree.It now includes online ...

Afternoon Report | ASX hits new high

03 Dec 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 futures and what do they measure?

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Linus asks: Each weekday the markets refer to the ASX open via the ASX/SPI futures [futures contracts]. But what are the actual futures contr...

Mixed news on the economy, $5b gold miner deal; Woolies shelves stay unstocked

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 3 December 2024 Good news on both the retail and building fronts.  And more, including: Northern Star bids $5 billion for the country’s b...

Interview: M&A bounces back with a decade-long high

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The M&A market has bounced back in the last year, with the highest number of deals recorded in over a decade.Sandy Mak, Head of Corporate at Corrs...

Afternoon Report | Markets closes higher

02 Dec 2024

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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 ...

House price boom is over, PM hints election in April/May, COVID cases surge

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 2 December 2024 The house price boom in Australia is over, with Sydney and Melbourne both going backwards last month.  And more, including: ...

The Week Ahead | 2 Dec 2024

01 Dec 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: After $30.7b in cash earnings, what's next for our big banks?

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The big banks this year reported total cash earnings of $30.7 billion. While that’s down more than 5% from last year’s record high, it remains one...

Sunday feature: How the social media ban went from idea to law in just 6 months

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli Original publication date: 10 June 2024 Original description: Currently, children can have their own profiles on most pl...

The Weekend Edition | 30 Nov - 1 Dec 2024

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find ...

Afternoon Report | ASX up for the week

29 Nov 2024

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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: How can people invest in the dollar?

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Zaid asks: How can people invest in the dollar and how does the price fluctuate? For example if i have aussie dollar in my bank, and the pri...

27 bills passed in parliament, business investment disappoints, 24-hour share trading

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 29 November 2024 A frantic last day of the year for federal parliament with the government successfully pushing through legislation affecting h...

Interview: Why Aussie businesses are paying $1.35 million to criminals

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The average ransomware payment in Australia has soared to a massive $1.35 million, with businesses increasingly willing to pay to regain access to com...

Afternoon Report | ASX hits new high

28 Nov 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 spike stops rate cuts, super hits $4 trillion, Middle East breakthrough

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 28 November 2024  New inflation figures show any future rate cut is a long time away And more, including: The superannuation industry hits...

The hottest trends in homes right now

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's hot in property right now? Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson look at the latest trends, ...

Afternoon Report | Underlying inflation rises

27 Nov 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 ...

Trump tariffs trigger sell-off, new home owner laws passed, GM wins F1 slot

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 27 November 2024 Donald Trump promises big tariffs on his closest neighbours, triggering a sell-off in financial markets.  And more, includ...

Interview: These investors have calculated the value of a financial advisor

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The importance of a financial planner is widely accepted - but Russell Investments has gone a step further and calculated the exact value.Neil Rogan -...

Afternoon Report | Trump pushes tariffs

26 Nov 2024

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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 are betting markets more accurate than polls?

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Michael asks: Is there a difference in the sort of metrics or data betting markets and pollsters use in arriving at their prediction? In the...

Canberra pushes legislation; ASX hits new high; price of a cup of coffee set to rise

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 26 November 2024 Federal parliament is in its final week of the year, and possibly of this government, with a rush to push through legislation...

Interview: Tim Minchin on success, music, and t-shirts

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Minchin is one of Australia's greatest musical exports. He's a singer/songwriter who's also penned the music for smash hit musicals like Matilda, ...

Afternoon Report | ASX hits new high

25 Nov 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 ...

Bitcoin surge leads markets higher, Trump and Musk face off, French cognac crisis

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 25 November 2024 Global markets including Bitcoin surge despite geopolitical tensions heating up.  And more, including: Wisetech Global boss...

The Week Ahead | 25 Nov 2024

24 Nov 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: Bitcoin's running hot, so it's time to bust some myths

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bitcoin is setting new records - but there are still many investors who are unsure about crypto's position within a portfolio.Rachel Conlan, Global Ch...

Sunday feature: How big waves became a spectacular career

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Big wave cinematographer Tim Bonython Original publication date: 30 October 2020 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Tim Bonython, film...

The Weekend Edition | 23-24 November 2024

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find ...

Afternoon Report | ASX record close

22 Nov 2024

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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 All Ords?

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Charlotte asks: Some news reports cover the markets by talking about the ASX200, but others focus on the All Ords. What's the difference?Joi...

Future Fund told how to invest; biggest IPO to hit ASX in ’24; the $US6.2m banana

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 22 November 2024 Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers opens the way for the Future Fund to be told how to invest.  And more, including: The year’...

Interview: All the tools that lead to trading success

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your trading platform, should, without a doubt, give you confidence to start and progress as an investor. Using moomoo, we overview how a platform sho...

Afternoon Report | CBA new high

21 Nov 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 ...

Rio culture gets worse, and better; Amcor $13b bid; Milan beats NY, London in expense

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 21 November 2024 Rio Tinto’s second report into the miner’s culture shows things are getting both better and worse.  And more, including...

Why buyers are in the box seat this selling season

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Spring selling season is drawing to a close - and buyers are finding themselves with the upper hand.Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, a...

Afternoon Report | ASX falls

20 Nov 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, Albanese treads fine line with Xi, Bunnings invaded customer privacy

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 20 November 2024 The ASX hits a new record high just as the Reserve Bank cautions on hopes for a rate cut.  And more, including: Prime Mi...

Interview: Investing in global markets in a Trump 2.0 world

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a turbulent time on global markets following the US presidential election.William Liu is a Senior Investment Analyst at WAM Global - a listed i...

Afternoon Report | ASX hits record

19 Nov 2024

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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 point of AGMs anymore?

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Phil asks: What's the point of AGMs anymore? Previously they seemed to be for the retail investors, the mums and dads to go along and have th...

Cash not allowed to die, Resolute pays $250m for CEO release, Rolls Royce goes to space

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 19 November 2024 The federal government is set to mandate the acceptance of cash in essential services.  And more, including: Resolute Mini...

Interview: Why are we still talking about bad culture at Aussie companies?

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Workplace culture has hit the headlines yet again lately, with prominent examples at ASX-listed companies like WiseTech Global and Nine Entertainment....

Afternoon Report | ASX closes higher

18 Nov 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 ...

Trump looms over free trade talks, top stock picks, Deadpool & Wolverine revives Disney

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 18 November 2024 Global leaders, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, push for free trade around the globe at the APEC summit, although t...

The Week Ahead | 18 Nov 2024

17 Nov 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: How locked-up cash is holding Aussie businesses back

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For any business, managing working capital is vital. Every year, the team at McGrathNicol Advisory release their Working Capital Report - revealing h...

Sunday feature: Inside the world of a Hollywood talent manager

16 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Rob Marsala, Hollywood talent manager Original publication date: 18 December 2020 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Hollywood talent ...

The Weekend Edition | 16-17 November 2024

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Michael Thompson adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgr...

Afternoon Report | ASX closes higher

15 Nov 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 companies do share buybacks?

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Mick asks: Can you explain share buybacks in simple words?Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer listener questions.If you h...

Jobs market slows, $250m demand for CEO, Trump’s latest appointment

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 15 November 2024 The employment market shows some signs of cooling, but rate cuts are still months away And more, including: An Australian mi...

Interview: Trade smarter with instant earnings data

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Company earnings are very valuable information when making a stock pick. A trading platform, such as moomoo, should provide accessible, up-to-date, vi...

Afternoon Report | Earnings roll in

14 Nov 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 ...

Wages growth slows, Wisetech class action, Trump appoints anchorman to head defence

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 14 November 2024 A boost for hopes of a rate cut after the pace of wages growth slows. Also today CommBank’s $2.5b quarterly profit WiseTe...

How to answer the question buyers dread

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's your price range? What do you think the property is worth? What's your best offer? Buyers can be hit by any one (or sometimes all) of these que...

Afternoon Report | Trump trade slows

13 Nov 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 ...

Domestic airfares rising, biz and consumer sentiment improves, Bitcoin keeps booming

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 13 November 2024 The federal government promised to back collapsed airline Regional Express, as new figures show domestic airfares are risi...

Interview: Why getting financial advice is becoming essential

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Financial policy shifts like proposed changes to superannuation concessions are making professional advice even more important, according to new resea...

Afternoon Report | Gold, iron ore miners drop

12 Nov 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 ...