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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...
Rate hikes unlikely after inflation slows, housing market splits, Rio’s bumper $9b profit
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 1 August 2024 Interest rate hikes are off the table after inflation shows signs of slowing. And more, including: The housing market splits...
Interview: Why CBA's Gareth Aird is tipping a rate cut in November
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday's quarterly inflation data makes it very likely interest rates will remain on hold when the Reserve Bank board meets next week.Gareth Aird, ...
Afternoon Report | Inflation figures spur markets
31 Jul 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 ...
REX collapses, BHP spends $3b on copper, Chinese back buying Aussie wine
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 31 July 2024 Regional airline REX falls into administration. And more, including: BHP spends $3 billion as it chases copper assets in Sou...
Interview: What went wrong at Rex?
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rex has fallen into administration, three years after the airline moved from solely regional flights, to taking on Qantas and Virgin for the golden tr...
Afternoon Report | Large caps drop
30 Jul 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: The ASX200 hit 8000 points - but what are those points?
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Joey asks: “The ASX hit 8000 points this week” - we hear this type of statement all the time, but what are these 8000 points?Join Sean Ay...
Home borrowers under pressure, hospitality insolvencies jump, Deadpool breaks records
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 30 July 2024 The banking regulator says it is worried about the outlook for home borrowers. And more, including: Hospitality businesses are f...
Interview: What a year of elections means for global markets
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Around half of the global population is voting in elections this year - India, UK, France, European Parliament, Russia, and of course the US. Each one...
Afternoon Report | Banks leads market higher
29 Jul 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, earnings to drive markets, PM reshuffles frontbench, carbon credits for old clothes
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 29 July 2024 The Australian economy heads into a critical week with inflation figures and earnings expected to set the direction for markets in...
The Week Ahead | 29 July 2024
28 Jul 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: Overvalued & undervalued stocks as reporting season kicks off
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Earnings season kicks off this week. It’s going to be a very interesting earnings season, because the market has been trading at or near record high...
Sunday feature: A $600 million success story in six years
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: JSHealth founder Jessica Sepel Original publication date: 23 September 2020 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Jessica Sepel, nutritio...
The Weekend Edition | 27-28 July 2024
26 Jul 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 ends with a bang
26 Jul 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 ...
Tech stocks tumble; PM set to reshuffle team; Qantas, Virgin cut international fares
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 26 July 2024 Tumbling share prices among big tech companies rattle investors. And more, including: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese set to re...
Interview: Just $7.3 billion could save Australia's environment
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia’s environment could be repaired - including saving threatened wildlife and restoring our rivers - for 0.3% of GDP. In dollar terms… it’...
Afternoon Report | Tech sell-off
25 Jul 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 can the US dollar be devalued?
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Ben asks: If the Republicans win in November there are many economic plans they will implement. But the one I'm really interested in is the p...
New merger laws as ASIC probes ASX, ANZ in strife over bonds, royal family profits soar
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 25 July 2024 Treasurer Jim Chalmers releases proposed new laws around mergers as ASIC gives its verdict on whether the ASX is clean. And mo...
Interview: After Guzman y Gomez, is the IPO pipeline set to burst?
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The listing of Guzman y Gomez a few weeks ago got markets excited about IPOs again. But after a very lacklustre year, is the pipeline looking any bett...
Afternoon Report | Kamala Harris ups the temperature
24 Jul 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 ...
Pump & dump scheme charges, part time employment review, Paris locks down
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 24 July 2024 The alleged ringleaders of one of Australia’s largest pump and dump schemes are charged with market rigging. The Fair Work...
Interview: Can Kamala Harris unite the Democrats and beat Trump?
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kamala Harris is all but guaranteed to be the Democrats' candidate to take on Donald Trump, after receiving Joe Biden's endorsment and the support of ...
Afternoon Report | CBA extends lead
23 Jul 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 the GST be used to fight inflation?
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Bryan asks: Instead of the reserve bank varying interest rates why not scrap that and vary GST accordingly? Yes it would be tricky to navigat...
Harris likely candidate as donors give, Woodside’s $2m LNG buy, Olympic gender gap
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 23 July 2024 Donors pour tens of millions of dollars into the Democrat’s campaign for the White House as vice-President Kamala Harris firms ...
Interview: How Bunnings & Kmart drove Wesfarmers to all-time highs
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two of the best retailers in the country are Bunnings and Kmart - and they're both owned by the same company, Wesfarmers.Gaurav Sodhi, deputy head of ...
Afternoon Report | Markets lower on Biden-Harris
22 Jul 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 ...
Biden drops out of race, weeks to fix IT outage, how Australia has changed
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 22 July 2024 Joe Biden drops out of the US presidential race. And more, including: How Australia has changed over the last century, according ...
The Week Ahead | 22 July 2024
21 Jul 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: Are the highs of the ASX200 headed for a correction?
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 surged past the 8000 point mark last week, with some economists optimistic of further gains with the prospect of lower interest rates glob...
Sunday feature: from Bachelor to Entrepreneur
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Entrepreneur Sam Wood Original publication date: June 19, 2020 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks with Sam Wood, owner of 28 By Sam Wood...
The Weekend Edition | 20-21 July 2024
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with our resident economist Stephen Koukoulas adjudicating.Find out...
Afternoon Report | Trump show continues
19 Jul 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 spike could hit rates, Forrest dumps green goals, $45m stegosaurus sold
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 19 July 2024 Job spike triggers fear of interest rate rise. And more, including: Fortescue dumps hydrogen targets 150 million year old stegosa...
Interview: In a cost of living crisis, investors are looking to the future
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Even in the midst of the cost of living crisis, investors are apparently choosing to cut back in other areas, rather than limit the amount they’re s...
Afternoon Report | Wall Street, jobs hit ASX
18 Jul 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: Where does all the extra interest end up?
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Russell asks: Where does all the extra interest go? With interest rates up, and the cost of lending higher, who's the ultimate beneficiary of...
Pressure to deregister CFMEU, Rudd calls for “chill” over Trump, boom year for super funds
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 18 July 2024 External administrator to clean out CFMEU. And more, including: Rudd calls for “chill” should Trump win the US election Ano...
Interview: Can the strong returns for superannuation funds continue?
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 financial year proved a good one for superannuation funds with the median growth fund - which has between 61 and 80 per cent of funds in grow...
Afternoon Report | REITS, tech lead market higher
17 Jul 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 picks millennial running mate, Rio’s $18b Guinea deal, polyester hurting cotton.
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 17 July 2024 Thirty-nine year old JD Vance become Trump’s running mate And more, including: Rio Tinto’s African iron ore project The pr...
Interview: What’s next after the local share market’s record highs?
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Local markets surged to a record high early this week, with the S&P/ASX200 hitting the 8000 mark. This comes off the back of weaker than expected...
Afternoon Report | ASX slides
16 Jul 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 does the NEM work?
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Sally asks: I’d love to hear a simple explanation of how the NEM works. That’s the national electricity market. What’s the criteria t...
ASX hits record; banks forced to refund vulnerable customers; Biden, Trump call for calm
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 16 July 2024 The Australia share market hits 8000 points. And more, including: Banks forced to refund vulnerable customers President Joe Bide...
Interview: CEO pay levels dip but bonuses becoming a given: new ACSI CEO pay research
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CEO pay levels have decreased in many of Australia’s listed companies, but bonus payments have become the norm, new research from the Australia Coun...
Afternoon Report | ASX hits new record
15 Jul 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 shooting turns political, ASX200 hits record high, highest paid CEO got $48m
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 15 July 2024 The fallout from the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. And more, including: The ASX200 hitting record highs Australia’s ...
The Week Ahead | 15 July 2024
14 Jul 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: Behind MLC's near 10% super return
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
FY24 was a good year for the sharemarket, and a good year for super funds - the second year in a row of very strong returns. Can they make it three?Da...
Sunday feature: Using your tax cut to get ahead
13 Jul 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 fu...
The Weekend Edition | 13-14 July 2024
12 Jul 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 hits near high
12 Jul 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 ...
CBA leads ASX to near record, Aussie millionaires set to soar, Samsung’s fitness ring
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 12 July 2024 The Commonwealth Bank leads the ASX to a near record. And more, including: ACCC suing The Good Guys over store promotions The n...
Interview: This is the best story in world sport right now (and yes, we're biased)
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Next week 21-year-old Australian Travis Bazzana is tipped to become the #1 Major League Baseball draft pick in the US. And that’s expected to come w...
Afternoon Report | CBA leads market higher
11 Jul 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: Does Telstra have an obligation to the economy?
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Cara asks: You talked about Telstra upping mobile phone prices above the rate of inflation, and the fact that this is an example of services ...
More Aussie aid for Ukraine, Star CEO changes direction, is now the time to buy REITS?
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 11 July 2024 Australia promises more aid for Ukraine as NATO kicks off. And more, including: The new CEO of Star says it isn’t about the...
Interview: Unmasking China's cybercrime is a wake-up call to Aussie business
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week the federal government accused a group called APT40 of working on behalf of a Chinese spy agency to target government and business networks....
Afternoon Report | Telstra jumps as miners fall
10 Jul 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 ...
Telstra ups prices and shares jump, Aust takes on Beijing hackers, X losing to Threads
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 10 July 2024 Telstra ups the prices of its mobile phone plans, highlighting the challenge the Reserve Bank has in getting inflation lower. ...
Interview: Why the Aussie dollar could hit 70 US cents
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie dollar hasn't done a lot over the last year, but now it's on the move. Ray Attrill, head of FX Strategy at NAB, tells Sean Aylmer why the ...
Afternoon Report | Banks, Telstra leads ASX higher
09 Jul 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 an ageing population hurt the ASX?
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Lachie asks: As a nation we are net super contributors. However, as frequently discussed, Australia is facing an issue regarding an ageing po...
ASX20 winners and losers, bankruptcy law changes, Network Ten owner sold
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 9 July 2024 The composition of Australia’s top 20 stocks shifts as big winners, and big losers, emerge. And more, including: The governme...
Interview: Gold has been above $US2000 for months. Can it continue?
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gold is having a great run at the moment, trading at just under US$2400 an ounce. It’s been above the US$2000 mark now since November last year, sug...
Afternoon Report | Miners sold off on iron ore prices
08 Jul 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 fears send asset prices awry, Albanese calls new UK PM, AI finds its voice
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 8 July 2024 Interest rate worries send asset classes like gold, the Aussie dollar and crypto currencies to extreme levels. And more, includin...
The Week Ahead | 8 July 2024
07 Jul 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: Five stocks to watch this financial year
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're a week into the new financial year - time to see what opportunities analysts are seeing for the 12 months ahead.Grady Wulff, market analyst at t...
Sunday feature: Bendigo & Adelaide Bank boss Marnie Baker
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Bendigo and Adelaide Bank MD Marnie Baker Original publication date: March 24, 2021 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Marnie Baker, M...
The Weekend Edition | 6-7 July 2024
05 Jul 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 | FY week one positive
05 Jul 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 ...
Santos attracts interest, relief for renters, UK new PM just hours away
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 5 July 2024 Two middle-eastern energy giants reportedly looking to bid for Santos. And more, including: Finally, some relief for renters Total...
Interview: Just how transparent is private credit?
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Private credit has boomed in recent years. But as it grows as an asset class, is regulation and transparency keeping up?Patrick William, co-founder an...
Afternoon Report | Miners moves markets
04 Jul 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: Is inflation driven by services or goods?
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener John asks: How much of the high CPI is driven by services versus goods? I see wages still going up and up and business owners have no choice ...
Big super funds underperform, retail recession, Joe Biden under pressure to go
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 4 July 2024 Some of the country’s largest superannuation funds underperformed last financial year, but the returns are still pretty good. ...
Interview: The investment opportunity you may never have heard of
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how class actions and other legal matters are funded? Some of the biggest cases are backed by litigation funders - an asset class that i...
Afternoon Report | Markets up after strong Wall Street
03 Jul 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 warning on inflation, ANZ charged dead customers, US President above the law
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 3 July 2024 The Reserve Bank warns that delays in inflation falling could trigger an interest rate rise. And more, including: ANZ critici...
Interview: Why New York's 100-year-old pipes excite this investor
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Infrastructure is more than just airports and tollroads - it's an asset class that reflects exactly what society needs to live and grow. So replacing ...
Afternoon Report | Energy stocks save market
02 Jul 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 tax cuts affect inflation?
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Nina asks: will the tax cuts received from July 1 have an impact on inflation?Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer listener...
Big banks dominance grows, new G-G sworn in, Biden regroups post debate
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 2 July 2024 The dominance of the financial stocks grows on the ASX, making it more difficult for investors. And more, including: Australia’...
Interview: Will Biden be replaced?
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After an 'uncompelling' performance in the first debate of the election campaign, US President Joe Biden is at Camp David, reportedly considering his ...
Afternoon Report | Weak start to new year
01 Jul 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 cuts start today, tech stocks lead ASX to strong year, house prices boom
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 1 July 2024 Tens of billions of dollars of tax cuts and higher superannuation contributions kick in today, at the start of the new financial ye...
The Week Ahead | 1 July 2024
30 Jun 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: Nine investing lessons Dr Shane Oliver has learnt in 40 years
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last financial year was a pretty good one for investors and super funds. But as we always say - we're not an investing podcast, and it pays to get goo...
Sunday feature: Rex boss on taking on Qantas in the 'golden triangle'
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Hon. John Sharp AM, Deputy Chair of the Rex Group Original publication date: March 11, 2021 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to the Hon...
The Weekend Edition | 29-30 June 2024
28 Jun 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 up 8pc in FY2024
28 Jun 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 ...
BONUS: Fear & Greed US election debate wrap
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson give their take on today's US Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.Find out more: https://fearandgr...
Rates could rise in August, Qatar mulls stake in Virgin, NASA astronauts stuck in space
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 28 June 2024 Bond markets price in a 40 per cent chance of an interest rate hike in August. Qatar considers buying a stake in Virgin Austral...