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BHP bids $60b for UK miner; no rate cuts this year; Qantas, Virgin finally arrive on time
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 26 April 2024 BHP makes a $60 billion bid for UK miner, Anglo-American. And more, including: Economists and traders now think there is littl...
Interview: A lap of the map in an EV
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does a lap of Australia in an EV tell us about the challenges facing the industry?Trent Nikolic, Managing Editor of Drive.com.au, is doing the l...
CPI jump dampens rate hopes, age limits for social media, terror attack risk in 12 months
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 25 April 2024 An acceleration in inflation pushes rate cuts further away. The federal government is considering age limits for social medi...
Anzac Day interview: "To me, it's everything"
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Dr Brendan Nelson Original air date: April 25, 2022 In a special Anzac Day interview, Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Brendan Nelson - former director...
Afternoon Report | CPI hits markets
24 Apr 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 ...
Crown wins, Star stumbles; Musk doubles down on PM; super returns boom
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 24 April 2024 Crown Resorts gets back its unlimited licence in NSW, just as Star Entertainment’s boss fights for his company. And more, ...
Interview: Why more small businesses are having loans knocked back
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More small and medium sized businesses are being knocked back for loans due to tax debt, as the ATO cracks down on SMEs owing money.Guy Callaghan, CEO...
Afternoon Report | ASX200 ends higher
23 Apr 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, pollies attack X; warning on bank stocks; Qantas to offer WiFi globally
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 23 April 2024 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese leads a long list of politicians attacking X for allowing images of stabbings to remain on the s...
Interview: Is this industry Australia's next iron ore?
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The storage of carbon and use of carbon credits is often referred to as a key part of our transition to net zero. But what is it, how does it work, an...
Afternoon Report | ASX200 surges
22 Apr 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 ...
SME failures soar, Chalmers’ big spending budget, kids abandon free-to-air TV
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 22 April 2024 The number of companies appointing administrators soars as the post COVID world hits the small and medium size business market. ...
Interview: Where should investors put their money?
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Markets have run hard this year - maybe too hard, according to some market watchers. So what does it mean for asset allocation?Matt Wacher, Chief Inve...
The Week Ahead | 22 April 2024
21 Apr 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...
Sunday feature: Behind the scenes at an Australian gold miner
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Jake Klein, Executive Chair of Evolution Mining Original air date: June 29, 2021 Sean Aylmer speaks to Jake Klein, Executive Chairman of Austra...
The Weekend Edition | 20-21 April 2024
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find o...
Afternoon Report | Israel attack hits markets
19 Apr 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 strength dents rate cut hopes, PM fights on protectionism, HECS debts surge
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 19 April 2024 The employment market keeps motoring on, denting chances of a rate cut this year. And more, including: Prime Minister Anthony ...
Interview: Why Australia's biggest bank is still tipping a rate cut in September
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's jobs market is still very strong, with yesterday's numbers showing only a slight rise in unemployment last month. Couple it with the US Fe...
Afternoon Report | ASX higher after weak run
18 Apr 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 ...
Petrol prices to rise, extra $50b for defence, Barbie-mania creates Barbiecue sauce
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 18 April 2024 Petrol companies deny they are price gouging as fuel costs around the country rise. And more, including: The federal governm...
Interview: Inside the Zoom boom, with one of their global execs
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Few companies have impacted the way we work over the last few years like Zoom. But even that business has shifted away from full remote working, insis...
Afternoon Report | Markets reduce chance of rate cut
17 Apr 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 ...
Woolies boss threatened with gaol; ASX tumbles; plans for double leave at half pay
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 17 April 2024 Woolworths boss Brad Banducci threatened with gaol as he appears before a Senate inquiry. And more, including: The share ma...
Interview: The Bitcoin Halving is almost here. But what is it?
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In coming days, the Bitcoin Halving will take place. But what exactly is it - and what does it mean for crypto investors?Jonathon Miller, MD of Kraken...
Afternoon Report | Market slumps on rates
16 Apr 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 ...
Ten beats Lehrmann in defamation case, Star under fire, home loan hacks
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 16 April 2024 Network Ten has won a landmark defamation case against former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann, but the final outcome was not a go...
Interview: The world is on the cusp of a major conflict. Here's what happens next.
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the weekend, Iran attacked Israel directly for the first time, launching 300 drones and missiles. Nearly all were intercepted - but there's a real ...
Afternoon Report | Market closes lower
15 Apr 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 ...
Mid-east war fears hit markets, green investing incentives, push to dump junk food ads
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 15 April 2024 Fears of war in the Middle East send financial markets lower. Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers hints at incentives to boost gree...
Interview: Five stocks this analyst likes right now
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grady Wulff takes Sean Aylmer through five stocks she likes right now including a couple of household names, and a couple of surprises.Grady Wulff is ...
The Week Ahead | 15 April 2024
14 Apr 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...
BONUS: How Do They Afford That?
13 Apr 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 | 13-14 April 2024
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find o...
Afternoon Report | ASX down as gold booms
12 Apr 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 outlines economy policy pillar; Woolies, Coles under fire; $US50k for gold medallists
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 12 April 2024 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outlines a Future Made in Australia Act, aimed at tying the economy and national security closer ...
Interview: As the rental crisis hits a new record, relief could be on the way
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
House rents hit a record high across capital cities last month, posting the steepest quarterly gain in 17 years.And while units aren’t much better, ...
Afternoon Report | US inflation surprise hits markets
11 Apr 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 ...
Rents, used car prices jump; competition law overhaul; AI to add reasoning to toolkit
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 11 April 2024 Rents hit new records as used car prices soar, adding to the cost-of-living crisis across the country. And more, including:...
Interview: Why digital IDs will be a gamechanger for Aussie business
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The federal government is introducing a digital ID for use right across the economy.Brad Carr, executive for Executive, Innovation & Partnerships ...
Afternoon Report | ASX up as PM defends Wong
10 Apr 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 miners find friends; consumer mood slumps again; revealed: nine superfoods
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 10 April 2024 It has been a tough year for Aussie miners, but rising iron ore, copper and gold prices have helped trigger a surge in the sha...
Interview: Three ways to help business boom in Australia
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Business Council of Australia is the peak body for Australia's big businesses.Bran Black, Chief Executive of the BCA, takes Sean Aylmer through th...
Afternoon Report | Miners lead ASX higher
09 Apr 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 ...
Qantas adds 20m FF seats, PM sure supermarket prices will fall, end of an era for Bluey?
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 9 April 2024 Qantas adds 20 million seats for frequent fliers, as the loyalty battles heat up. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is confident...
Interview: Coles, Woolworths and the great supermarket crackdown
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Supermarket giants are again in the headlines, after an interim report into competition policy recommended massive fines for chains that abuse market ...
Afternoon Report | Market ends higher
08 Apr 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 ...
AUKUS to invite Japan, boom auction weekend, record summer for cruise lines
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 8 April 2024 Japan is likely to get an invite to the AUKUS pact, even though Canberra is only lukewarm on the idea. A boom weekend for housi...
Interview: Banks have outperformed, but can they keep going?
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since bottoming last year, Australia's banks have outperformed much of the market. Dougal Maple-Brown, Head of Australian Value Equities at Maple-Bro...
The Week Ahead | 8 April 2024
07 Apr 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...
Sunday feature: The Australian biotech on the verge of a major breakthrough
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Mesoblast founder Silviu Itescu Original air date: March 9, 2022 ASX-listed biotech Mesoblast is spoken about a lot on Fear and Greed due to it...
The Weekend Edition | 6-7 April 2024
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find o...
Afternoon Report | ASX ends lower
05 Apr 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 ...
ATO, banks pressure small biz; building sector woes; billionaire backs four-day week
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 5 April 2024 Small businesses feel the pressure from the Tax Office and the banks. And plenty more, including: The outlook for the construct...
Interview: Your 101 on private credit
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Private credit has become a hot topic recently. But how does it all work? What are the risks, the benefits and the opportunities for investors?David I...
Afternoon Report | Market up on commodities
04 Apr 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 ...
EV sales tumble, coffee prices on the rise, Elon Musk’s X threatens to sue Australia
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 4 April 2024 Global electric vehicles sales fall worldwide, led lower by the two big manufacturers, Tesla and BYD. And plenty more, inclu...
Interview: Gold & Bitcoin are very different. So why are they both soaring?
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gold and Bitcoin have both hit new records lately. But gold and crypto have traditionally been seen as occupying opposite ends of the risk spectrum.Sa...
Afternoon Report | Bourse lower on rate expectations
03 Apr 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 ...
Rate cuts months away; Aussie aid worker killed in Gaza; cash crisis for banks, supermarkets
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 3 April 2024 Interest rate hikes are off the table, but it might be a while before we see any rate reductions. And plenty more, including:...
Interview: Why this economist thinks we won't see a rate cut this year
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot of talk about interest rate cuts this year. But it's hardly a sure thing, with a number of economists predicting rates may not come down...
Afternoon Report | ASX hits new record
02 Apr 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 ...
2024: tech booms as miners sag; home prices new record; banks lift credit card rates
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 2 April 2024 One-quarter of the way into the year and tech stocks have led the ASX to a record high, overwhelming the negative effect the big ...
Interview: Volvo's boss on leading the charge for electric trucks
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Momentum seems to be growing behind the decarbonisation of heavy transport in Australia, much of it in just the last 12 months. And one of the big pla...
Auctions tale of two cities, Facebook to drop news tab, massive cyber hack on telco
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 1 April 2024 Sydney booms and Melbourne falters in auction markets over the past week. And plenty more, including: Facebook set to drop its ...
Interview: Why this investor thinks Qantas is a 'buy'
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Qantas is one of the most high-profile companies in the country - and over the last year, it’s also been one of the most turbulent. So how is our na...
The Week Ahead | 1 April 2024
31 Mar 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...
Sunday feature: Entrepreneur and Rich Lister Fred Schebesta
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Fred Schebesta, founder of Finder.com.au Original air date: June 14, 2021 Sean Aylmer speaks to entrepreneur and Young Rich Lister Fred Schebe...
The Weekend Edition | 30-31 March 2024
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find o...
Cash hits new challenge, Qantas brand takes hit, China courts US businesses
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 29 March 2024 Withdrawing cash might get trickier this weekend, with the future of Armaguard up in the air. And plenty more, including: The ...
Interview: Easter's $18b spending bonanza
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Easter is considered a marquee event for retail - and with $18b being spent on food, DIY and travel, it's easy to see why.Fleur Brown, Chief Industry...
Afternoon Report | ASX soars to record highs
28 Mar 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 flatlines, productivity freefall ends, chocolate prices to surge
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 28 March 2024 Inflation flatlines for the third consecutive month. Also today: The ‘freefall’ in productivity plaguing the Aussie econ...
Interview: Has the inflation dragon finally been tamed?
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monthly inflation data came in slightly better than expected yesterday - an annual rate of 3.4%. So is inflation finally under control? Or is it just ...
Afternoon Report | Inflation data boosts ASX
27 Mar 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 ...
Minimum wage fight rages, property profits surge, Boeing CEO quits
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 27 March 2024 Unions and businesses are battling it out over minimum wage. New data shows property sellers made big profits in the final ...
Interview: Sellers pocketing $310k profit as property momentum builds
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More property sales are delivering a profit for vendors, with the median gross profit rising to a massive $310,000 late last year.Eliza Owen, CoreLogi...
Afternoon Report | ASX falls following Wall St slump
26 Mar 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 ...
Car standards hit speed bump, McGrath to be sold & delisted, tech bosses sell down
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 26 March 2024 New standards to promote EVs have hit a speed bump And plenty more, including: Regulator’s crackdown on company directors wit...
Interview: Australia's business leaders have a trust problem
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The most precious commodity for most businesses is trust - and it's very hard to regain it once lost.Every year Edelman releases its Trust Barometer, ...
Afternoon Report | REITs, energy stocks boost ASX
25 Mar 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 ...
Massive auction weekend, Aussie expats get tax shock, Star CEO resigns
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 25 March 2024 A massive weekend for the housing market with the highest number of auctions in two years. And plenty more, including: Governm...
Interview: What can we expect from the ASX200?
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve had a lot of economic news lately pointing to an eventual interest rate cut - but there's a big question mark over when that will be. So what ...
The Week Ahead | 25 March 2024
24 Mar 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...
Sunday feature: Yvonne Quinn from Reddit, which listed on the NYSE this week
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Yvonne Quinn from Reddit Original air date: December 15, 2023 Social media giant Reddit has more than 70 million unique active users every day ...
The Weekend Edition | 23-24 March 2024
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find o...
Afternoon Report | ASX200 finishes lower
22 Mar 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 ...
Surge in jobs, migration levels hit new record, Hermes sued for being too exclusive
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 22 March 2024 The Australian unemployment rate tumbles to 3.7 per cent, raising questions about how long it will be before we see interest rate...
Interview: How a husband and wife duo struck liquid gold
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The craft beer industry is having a tough time at the moment, with a number of prominent breweries going into administration or closing.But Mountain C...
Afternoon Report | Surprise boom in jobs
21 Mar 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 ...
Beijing, Canberra talks; Trump calls Rudd ‘nasty’; Spotify’s millionaires
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 21 March 2024 The government is under fire for doing a trade deal with Beijing ahead of yesterday’s meeting of the foreign ministers of the...
Interview: Why it's time for a different Australian dream
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia has some of the world's highest house prices, in some of the lowest-density cities. But new data from Domain shows land sizes are getting sm...
Afternoon Report | ASX flat as super returns fly
20 Mar 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 drops bias to rate hikes, cheaper energy from July, Nvidia unveils super-chip
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 20 March 2024 The Reserve Bank doesn’t shift on interest rates but drops its bias towards a rate hike. Plus plenty more, including: Hou...
Interview: What did we learn from the RBA this week?
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Reserve Bank board left interest rates on hold - which was widely expected. But plenty came out of the meeting beyond that one decision....
Afternoon Report | Rate decision buoys ASX
19 Mar 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 ...
Labor under fire over immigration, China; Uber’s record payout to cabs, F1 bonanza
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 19 March 2024 The federal government under fire over immigration policy and China. Also today: Uber agrees to a massive payout for local ta...
Interview: Iron ore prices are slipping - here's what that means
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As iron ore prices come down to around $US100 per tonne, all eyes are on China and the demand for Australia's exports. Vivek Dhar, Director of Minin...
Afternoon Report | REITs sold off on rate outlook
18 Mar 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 pressure as RBA meets, iron ore price tumbles, Trump warns of a bloodbath
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 18 March 2024 The Reserve Bank meets this week as inflation pressures pick up both globally and locally. Also today: Iron prices tumble belo...