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Economy sputters, Nvidia tumbles, Vintage Cellars rebrand

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 5 September 2024 The economy records its worst annual growth since the early 90s, excluding the pandemic.  And more, including: Nvidia suff...

Interview: The "very confronting story" behind our sluggish economic growth

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian economy grew by just 0.2% in the June quarter and 1% annually. It’s the slowest rate of growth since the 1990s, excluding the COVID-1...

Afternoon Report | ASX plummets

04 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 ...

Govt backtracks on RBA blame, Huawei & Apple clash, ‘chronoworking’ trend takes off

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 4 September 2024 The federal government has been forced to backtrack after appearing to blame the RBA for the floundering economy And more, ...

Interview: From coal to clean - EnergyAustralia's blueprint for a predictable energy future

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia’s energy transition is the most significant engineering project we have seen. It is estimated to take decades and $320 billion. However, a...

Afternoon Report | ASX finishes down

03 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: How do I have the 'right to disconnect' chat?

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Benjamin asks: "In your newsletter last week you said the right to disconnect will change the way we work - because workplaces will be forced...

PM on WA spending spree, REA Group eyes $9b UK deal, US election ad blitz

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 3 September 2024 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese goes on a WA spending spree, in a sure sign an election is not too far away.  And more, incl...

Interview: The dire risk & security outlook for the next 12 months

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly 90 per cent of Australian business leaders expect risk and security issues to worsen in the next 12 months.The new Risk and Security Report fro...

Afternoon Report | The Star suspended from trading

02 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 ...

Property prices rise, high-end art takes a lashing, AI comes to dating apps

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 2 September 2024 Property values increased in August but Melbourne has fallen behind.  And more, including: Economists say we’re in our wor...

The Week Ahead | 2 Sep 2024

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Lang and EY Chief Economist Cherelle Murphy discuss the major events, reports, and data releases that provide insight into the economy this week ...

Interview: Nine CEO Mike Sneesby on cutting costs and battling Meta

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nine Entertainment is a fascinating company. It owns some of Australia's most recognisable media outlets, from free-to-air TV to newspapers and radio ...

Sunday feature: This venture capitalist backed Canva. Here's what he's looking for

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Daniel Petre AO, co-founder of Airtree Ventures Original publication date: 5 July 2021 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Daniel Petre...

The Weekend Edition | 31 Aug - 1 Sep 2024

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Lang and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with special gurst Tim Burrowes adjudicating.Find out more: ht...

Afternoon Report | ASX finishes on a high

30 Aug 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 ...

Bank bosses worried about customer stress, Qantas profits soften, Warren Buffett’s $1tr bday

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 30 August 2024 Australia’s bank bosses tell MPs their customers are under significant strain.  And more, including: Qantas profits slow as ...

Interview: The scammers are winning - but banks are fighting back

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Scams are becoming more common, more advanced, and more deceptive. But banks are working together to stop customers losing money - and they're using t...

Afternoon Report | A rocky day of earnings

29 Aug 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: Has the wealth effect lost its power?

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Rebecca asks: Can you explain the wealth effect? We’ve had house prices rising, but people are spending less - so does that mean the wealt...

Inflation slows, Nine profits plummet, Woolies sales up

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 29 August 2024 Inflation creeps down but it’s not clear if it’ll be enough to convince the RBA.  And more, including: Nine Entertainmen...

Interview: Woodside CEO Meg O'Neill on the energy giant's many projects

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week oil and gas producer Woodside Energy announced an underlying profit of $US1.6 billion for the six months to the end of June.Woodside CEO Meg...

Afternoon Report | ASX closes flat

28 Aug 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’s $20b underlying profit, new caps for int’l students, crisis helps Coles earnings

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 28 August 2024 BHP announces a $20 billion underlying profit and looks ready to acquire more assets.  And more, including: The federal gov...

Interview: BHP's CFO on iron, copper, and missing out on Anglo American

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday mining giant BHP handed down its full year profit, highlighting just how important iron ore is to the business, and how efficient they are a...

Afternoon Report | Profits dominate

27 Aug 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: Are we struggling to manage the post-COVID shockwaves?

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Luke asks: Is it just me, or are markets way off in pricing in rate cuts, more so than normal? I’m not old enough to have paid much attenti...

Overhaul for Aussie aviation, chicken schnitty too expensive, IKEA v eBay

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 27 August 2024 The government outlines its plans for an overhaul of the Australian aviation sector.  And more, including: Companies are grap...

Interview: What businesses need to know about the 'right to disconnect'

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the new 'right to disconnect' came into effect, changing the way workplaces can engage with employees outside of normal working hours.Amanda...

Afternoon Report | ASX jumps sharply

26 Aug 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 ...

Home loan rates start to fall, chicken sales slow, 2nd biggest diamond found

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 26 August 2024 Variable home loan rates start to fall just as the spring selling season kicks off.  ANZ hit with an extra $250 million capita...

The Week Ahead | 26 Aug 2024

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer and EY Chief Economist Cherelle Murphy discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week (wit...

Interview: Inside profit season's success stories

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's still a week to go, but reporting season has already thrown up some great success stories (and a few misses).Roger Montgomery, founder and Chi...

Sunday feature: Daniel Petre AO on the need to overhaul philanthropy

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Daniel Petre AO, philanthropist and co-founder of Airtree Ventures Original publication date: 15 June 2021 Original description: Sean Aylmer sp...

The Weekend Edition | 24-25 August 2024

23 Aug 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 | RBA, earnings and US politics

23 Aug 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 ...

Kamala Harris attracts star power, ABC boss quits, Ford dumps plans for EVs

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 23 August 2024 Kamala Harris attracts some very big name supporters as the fight for US President officially kicks off.  And more, including: ...

Interview: Shoppers are coming back to malls, and rents are rising too

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Westfield operator Scentre Group this week outlined a strong result across its 42 malls, more than doubling first half net profit. Customer visits are...

Afternoon Report | Profits dominate

22 Aug 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: Can you explain bonds in simple terms?

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Shalyce asks: Guys, can I ask a question about bonds. Does yield = the amount of interest a bond pays you? If you buy a 10 year bond at say 5...

NDIS, renewables changes; Wisetech surges on earnings; Obama wows Democratic convention

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 22 August 2024 The federal government gets busy passing legislation on the NDIS and renewables while giving staffers a pay rise.   And more...

Interview: Domino’s boss on results, Guzman y Gomez, and why France & Japan are under pressure

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday Domino’s Pizza announced its full year results, showing strong growth in the local market - but some of the key overseas markets underperf...

Afternoon Report | ASX winning streak

21 Aug 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 worried growth too strong, Harris gets hero reception, vintage car market crash

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 21 August 2024 The Reserve Bank is worried that a pick-up in economic growth could undermine efforts to reduce inflation.  Australia and I...

Interview: We're smarter with credit cards - but is BNPL the new risk?

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ten years of credit card data shows Australians are becoming smarter with card usage, reducing their interest-accruing debt. But with the rise of Buy ...

Afternoon Report | ASX pushes through 8,000 points

20 Aug 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 effect do ETFs have on equities?

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Paul asks: I have a question for you about ETFs. How much of the overall market is owned by ETFs and as they become more popular will they re...

Insurance premiums to rise; Gaza, CFMEU dominate parliament; trend of charging wedding guests

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 20 August 2024 Get ready for a big jump in insurance premiums, in part due to leaky pipes.  Gaza and the CFMEU dominate parliament Federal P...

Interview: Gold is setting records, but it's a fickle thing

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gold is trading at record highs of more than $US2,500 an ounce. It's seen as a safe haven - but lately, the gold price has been a little unusual.Vivek...

Afternoon Report | Results dominate ASX

19 Aug 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 ...

Solid earnings results, NAB loan warning, spring auction season set to go

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 19 August 2024 Earnings season is in full swing with companies reporting solid results, as the Reserve Bank repeats that rates won’t change t...

The Week Ahead | 19 Aug 2024

18 Aug 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 some retailers are defying this odds this reporting season

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So far this reporting season, some of the most interesting stocks to watch have been the retailers. JB HiFi, for instance, announced a big special div...

Sunday Feature: The remarkable hidden talent of one of Fear & Greed's own

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every day, when you’re listening to Fear & Greed, you’re hearing the handiwork of our audio producer, Luke.He’s an excellent audio engineer,...

The Weekend Edition | 17-18 August 2024

16 Aug 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 | Market closes up for week

16 Aug 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 ...

Jobs surge but unemployment rises, Telstra earnings tumble, govt helps REX customers

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 16 August 2024 The number of new jobs in the economy surges.  And more, including: Telstra announces a big drop in earnings The federal gover...

Interview: Treasury Wine Estates CEO Tim Ford on Penfolds, China & selling brands

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday Treasury Wine Estates announced a big drop in its full-year profit, largely due to write-downs on a number of its cheaper brands.Andrew Geog...

Afternoon Report | Results dominate equities

15 Aug 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: How do you make sense of earnings season?

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Lily asks: I know it's earnings season, every day we're hearing about companies meeting expectations etc etc. But there's so much informatio...

CBA $10b profit, NAPLAN results show poor kids suffer most, ASIC sues ASX

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 15 August 2024 The Commonwealth Bank reports a $9.8 billion profit, demonstrating its growing strength in the Australian market.  And more, ...

Interview: David Koch with CBA Chief Executive Matt Comyn

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday Commonwealth Bank announced a better than expected cash profit of $9.8 billion, and a surprise increase to its final dividend. David Koch fr...

Afternoon Report | ASX closes higher

14 Aug 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 ...

Mixed news on inflation, big hits and misses on profits, Musk hosts Trump on X

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 14 August 2024 Wage pressures remain while inflation appears to be dissipating in other parts of the economy.  A mixed bag of profit resu...

Interview: Graduates aren't ready for work, so employers are looking overseas

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

99% of tech companies believe new graduates are not job ready - and it’s taking up to nine months to get them up to speed. Siew Lee Seow from the A...

Afternoon Report | ASX200 closes higher

13 Aug 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 markets react counterintuitively?

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Brian asks: Last Monday, the ASX tumbled but there was a lot of talk about "interest sensitive stocks" falling disproportionately relative to...

JB HiFi surges after profit falls, doubts over AUKUS, RBA deputy’s crack at economists

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 13 August 2024 JB HiFi announces a slump in its profit and its share price surges.  And more, including: New arrangements mean the US or UK ...

Interview: Why property buyers may have their best spring season in years

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New research from Domain shows that a rise in property listings, and properties spending longer on the market, are giving buyers more choice.  Dr Nic...

Afternoon Report | Market closes 0.5pc higher

12 Aug 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 ...

Harris ahead of Trump, Foxtel up for sale, Russian chess champion poisons rival

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kamala Harris pulls ahead in the polls, in the race to be the US President.  And more, including: Foxtel is up for sale  Airline Rex owes creditors...

The Week Ahead | 12 Aug 2024

11 Aug 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 expect from Commonwealth Bank, Telstra, Goodman this week

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a big week for investors, with some of Australia's biggest companies reporting results.Anna Milne, Senior Investment Analyst at Wilson Asset Mana...

Sunday feature: Meet the man tasked with guarding Telstra's brand

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Brent Smart, Chief Marketing Officer at Telstra Original publication date: 6 April 2023 Original description: Telstra is one of the most truste...

The Weekend Edition | 10-11 August 2024

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Afternoon Report | Market down for the week

09 Aug 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 ...

Former Qantas boss docked $9m, RBA will lift rates if needed, NASA asks Musk for help

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 9 August 2024 Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce has his final pay docked $9 million for a deterioration in the culture of the national carrier.  A...

Interview: Nine paid $305 million for the Olympics. Was it worth it?

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Broadcaster Nine spent $305 million buying the rights to the five Olympics, from Paris through to Brisbane. In terms of gold medals, Paris has been ou...

Afternoon Report | ASX200 closes lower

08 Aug 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: Countries are in debt - so who has all the money?

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Locky asks: I understand that most of the countries/economies in the world are in debt. If that’s the case, who has all of the money? If th...

Chalmers hits out at RBA, naval exercises to annoy Beijing, boom in dog perfumes

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 8 August 2024 Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers lashes out at the Reserve Bank for the way it views the economy.  And more, including: Austral...

Interview: Global private credit is a different beast to the local market. Here's why.

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Comparing global private credit with the local market is like comparing apples and oranges. Nehemiah Richardson, CEO of Pengana Credit, talks to Sea...

Afternoon Report | Markets steady as miners drop

07 Aug 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 not falling anytime soon, unis warn of 14,000 job losses, Google under fire

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank makes it very clear – there are no interest rate cuts on the horizon.  Universities warn that 14,000 jobs could go Thousands of A...

Interview: Why the Reserve Bank doesn't want to cut interest rates

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday the Reserve Bank left interest rates on hold, and dashed hopes of a cut anytime soon.Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis - formerly RBA Assis...

Afternoon Report | RBA says rates on hold

06 Aug 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: How do markets 'price in' rate cuts?

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Hayley asks: Can you please explain what it means when you say "Markets have now priced in a 60% or 75% chance of the Fed cutting rates". Par...

ASX worst day in four years, PM raises terrorism threat, hybrid vehicle sales surge

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 6 August 2024 The local share market has its worst day in four years.  And more, including: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese raises the natio...

Interview: Behind the bloodbath on financial markets

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The local share market has had its worst day in four years. Roger Montgomery, Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Montgomery Investment Managemen...

Afternoon Report | ASX200 tumbles

05 Aug 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 ...

Markets teeter on sell-off, Canberra wants help from Comm Bank, Buffet dumps Apple

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 5 August 2024 Global markets teeter on the edge of a major sell-off, fearing a recession.  And more, including: The federal government wants ...

The Week Ahead | 5 Aug 2024

04 Aug 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: The strategy driving this investment giant's portfolio

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Everybody's heard of compound interest - but what about compounding returns on equities? Bruno Paulson, Managing Director of Morgan Stanley Investmen...

Sunday feature: Grant Hackett on swimming, business & life after Olympics

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Olympian Grant Hackett OAM Original publication date: 22 February 2023 Original description: Grant Hackett OAM is one of Australia's greatest O...

The Weekend Edition | 3-4 August 2024

02 Aug 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 | Global equities tumble

02 Aug 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 rate cut hopes, weight loss drugs flow into Aust, 9/11 mastermind sentenced

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 2 August 2024 Hopes of a rate cut pushes the ASX to a new record, with implications for investors and politics.   And more, including: Feder...

Interview: Why private health insurance still matters

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia is fortunate to have Medicare and affordable healthcare. So in a cost of living crisis, is health insurance one of those costs you can live ...

Afternoon Report | Tech, property spur market

01 Aug 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 is the Productivity Commission ignored?

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Duncan asks: Why does the government policy always seem to be at loggerheads with Productivity Commission guidance?Join Sean Aylmer & Mic...