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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...
Interview: Will we see a rate hike in August?
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's looking increasingly likely we'll see an interest rate hike at the next RBA board meeting in August.Judo Bank economic advisor Warren Hogan, who ...
Afternoon Report | Rates dominate markets
27 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 ...
Inflation triggers rate fears, Star snares big name CEO, iconic landmark up for sale
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 27 June 2024 Higher than expected inflation figures trigger talks of interest rate hikes in Australia. Star Entertainment gets a star CEO ...
Interview: Haven't got $5k for advice? There are other options
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody needs to get financial advice - and this goes a lot deeper than just tax advice at the end of the financial year. But for many people, cost ...
Afternoon Report | Inflation scares investors
26 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 ...
ASX surges on banks, miners; Qantas tumbles down rankings; avocado boom
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 26 June 2024 The share market has its best day in nearly six weeks as the banks and miners lead the bourse higher. Qantas’ ranking amon...
Interview: How private equity helped Peters Icecream double its profit
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As an asset class, private equity has a reputation for a couple of things: delivering some impressive returns, and being the domain of the big end of ...
Afternoon Report | ASX jumps
25 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 ...
Major shakeup for retailing, energy czar says no to nuclear, own desks back in vogue
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 25 June 2024 Myer proposes a major shake-up for the retail sector in Australia. And more, including: The federal government’s new energy ...
Interview: Hear the $50,000 call that's a turning point for the finance industry
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month, four parties who’d been the victims of financial services misconduct, received payments totalling more than $360,000. These payments mar...
Afternoon Report | $A peaks v euro, yen
24 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 ...
Retail stocks stumble, nuclear policy could cost $600b, the World Series of athletics
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 24 June 2024 Retail stocks have surged, but there are signs that the sector is starting to struggle with a spate of profit downgrades in recent...
The Week Ahead | 24 June 2024
23 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: 2024 was going to be the year of the small cap. What went wrong?
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2024 was supposed to be the year of the small cap, after a few very ordinary years. But as we approach the halfway point of 2024… it’s not looking...
Sunday feature: Behind the scenes of a global giant's wind farm
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Brett Wickham, local MD of Acciona Energia Original publication date: October 18, 2022 Original description: The $2 billion MacIntyre Wind Prec...
The Weekend Edition | 22-23 June 2024
21 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 | ASX up for the week
21 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 ...
Guzman lists with a bang, cold snap threatens energy supply, Aldi trumps Woolies and Coles
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 21 June 2024 The biggest IPO of the year surges on opening, with Guzman Y Gomez’s share price closing up 30 per cent on day one. And more, ...
Interview: Retiring with a mortgage? This is a wake-up call
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One in three working Australians expect to still be paying a mortgage once they've retired. And one in two people are worried they'll run out of money...
Afternoon Report | Guzman stars on day one
20 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 ...
Dutton goes nuclear, home prices to jump 8pc, flights without air traffic control
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 20 June 2024 Opposition Leader Peter Dutton goes nuclear, naming seven potential sites for reactors if the coalition is elected to government...
Interview: How much your house may be worth next year
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk a lot about what house prices have already done. Forecasting what they'll do next is another story altogether.Dr Nicola Powell, Domain's Chief...
Afternoon Report | Energy co’s rise on uranium debate
19 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 ...
RBA worried about inflation, big changes for BNPL, Australia is more competitive
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 19 June 2024 The Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold and strikes a more pessimistic tone about the outlook for inflation. And more, ...
Interview: There was one surprise from the RBA yesterday
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank board yesterday left interest rates on hold at 4.35% - no surprises there. But the language used, and the fact that they talked abou...
Afternoon Report | ASX jumps despite hawkish RBA
18 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 ...
Aust-China get closer, pollies get a pay rise, social media beats TV for news
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 18 June 2024 Australians will be able to visit China without a visa as old wounds start to heal. And more, including: Politicians get a pay...
Interview: Banks stocks are expensive. So why do investors still love them?
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The big four banks have had a pretty remarkable run lately, led by the Commonwealth Bank's record high share price. Many analysts say the banks are no...
Afternoon Report | Markets down ahead of RBA decision
17 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 ...
Banks forced to help borrowers, ASX barbell results, China-Aust back on track
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 17 June 2024 Banks will be forced to make it easier for home borrowers to shift lenders, as auction clearance rates rebound. And more, includ...
The Week Ahead | 17 June 2024
16 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: What the US election means for markets & the economy
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s just under five months until the US presidential election - and there’s plenty of anticipation about what the outcome will mean for market...
Sunday feature: Can Booktopia survive?
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Tony Nash, co-founder and then-CEO of Booktopia Original publication date: February 21, 2021 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Tony N...
The Weekend Edition | 15-16 June 2024
14 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 | ASX down despite Wall St record
14 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 ...
Unemployment rate falls, Qantas bets on leisure travel, Chemist Warehouse merger hurdle
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 14 June 2024 The unemployment rate falls to four per cent as nearly 40,000 jobs were created last month. And more, including: Qantas to buy ...
Interview: Why private jets are not just for the ultra-rich anymore
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When we last spoke to Luke Hampshire, co-founder and CEO of Airly, the private jet travel business was focused on provided access to leased aircraft. ...
Afternoon Report | Unemployment rate falls to 4 per cent
13 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 ...
Companies desert ASX, unions take on BHP over pay rules, the rise and rise of US tech
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 13 June 2024 Dozens of companies desert the ASX, as the biggest local businesses look to list overseas. Unions to test BHP on same job, sa...
Interview: Apple's share price is soaring - and it's all due to AI
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apple has finally revealed how AI will be integrated into its products - and investors loved it, sending the tech giant's share price up 7% in the nex...
Afternoon Report | ASX falls again
12 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 ...
Aussies falling behind in home loans, PE bid for retailers, Apple unveils Siri with AI
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 12 June 2024 Australia’s financial regulators have warned that people are falling behind in mortgage repayments. And more, including: P...
Interview: How gas will fill the gap in our transition to renewables
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia is in the midst of a transition to renewables, with coal-fired power plants being phased out, and more wind and solar projects coming on lin...
Afternoon Report | Markets tumble on rates
11 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 ...
Telstra, Woolworths, Woodside blues; energy fight heats up; business airfares get cheaper
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 11 June 2024 Some of Australia’s bluest blue-chip companies, including Telstra, Woodside and Woolworths, are among the worst performing stoc...
Interview: Confused about crypto? Why a lack of knowledge is holding back investors
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not understanding how crypto works is still the major barrier to investing, according to new research by Finder and global crypto exchange Coinbase.Jo...
Costello quits as Nine chair, Guzman goes for $300m, biggest stamp sale in history
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 10 June 2024 Nine chair Peter Costello steps down after his altercation with a journalist last week. And more, including: Guzman Y Gomez to...
The Week Ahead | 10 June 2024
09 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: Why Fear & Greed is getting behind this campaign
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is one campaign Fear & Greed is happy to get behind. Currently, children can have their own profiles on most platforms from the age of thirt...
Sunday feature: Inside the business of tennis
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Tennis commentator and journalist Craig Gabriel Original publication date: September 18, 2020 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to tenni...
The Weekend Edition | 8-9 June 2024
07 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 | A shove or a trip?
07 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 ...
Commonwealth leads bank surge, Nvidia bigger than Apple, unions wants pay hikes for 18yos
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 7 June 2024 Commonwealth Bank’s share price hits a new high as bank stocks surge, even though most professional investors think they are over...
Interview: Inside the horror run for media companies (and their investors)
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a tough time to be investing in Australian media companies. Ad markets are shrinking, digital giants are throwing their weight around, and the ...
Afternoon Report | Banks send ASX higher
06 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 ...
Growth rate tumbles, markets jump; egg shortage on the way; big retailers cutting prices
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 6 June 2024 The Australian economy slows to its lowest pace in more than 30 years, outside the COVID pandemic. And more, including: Privac...
Interview: The economy is on its knees. So what happens now?
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday economic growth for the March quarter came in at just 0.1%. The previous quarter was 0.2%, making it the weakest six months in decades (outs...
Afternoon Report | Economic growth disappoints
05 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 ...
NDIS rife with corruption, good times for ag sector, GameStop 75pc surges on one post
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 5 June 2024 The National Disability Insurance Scheme is rife with corrupt practices, according to its integrity chief. And more, including...
Interview: How the banks can help struggling homeowners
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Almost six million Australians have struggled to make debt repayments in the last 12 months, as the cost of living crisis hits home. Just as alarming ...
Afternoon Report | ASX heads lower
04 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 ...
3.75pc minimum wage rise, debt laden Aussies, Nvidia launches another super chip
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 4 June 2024 Minimum wage earners to get a 3.75 per cent increase in their wages on July 1, on top of the Stage 3 tax cuts. And more, includi...
Interview: How this city leapfrogged Melbourne to have the 2nd most expensive houses in Australia
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia’s housing sector has become a two-speed market, with big disparities between capital cities. House prices rose 0.8% across the country, bu...
Afternoon Report | Banks lead market
03 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 ...
Housing sector splits in two, Bunnings most trusted, China lands on the dark side of the moon
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 3 June 2024 Australia’s housing sector has become a two-speed market, with the smaller capital cities doing much better than the larger metro...
The Week Ahead | 3 June 2024
02 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: Why private credit has hit $US2.1 trillion - and how it manages risk
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to the IMF, last year the private market topped $US2.1 trillion globally in assets and committed capital. But what do deals in this space ac...
Sunday feature: Why you won't find Walmart in Australia
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Dr Kathleen Adams Original publication date: May 21, 2021 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Kathleen Adams, marketing lecturer at ...
The Weekend Edition | 1-2 June 2024
31 May 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 | Donald Trump found guilty
31 May 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 ...
Aust super heads to $4 trillion, Rinehart tops rich list, Queen music catalogue $1.5b price tag
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 31 May 2024 The Australian super sector closes in on $4 trillion just as workers get set to up their contributions. And more, including: C...
Interview: What 7 million people tell us about the cost of living crisis
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The cost of living crisis is still here - and the spending habits of seven million Commonwealth Bank customers show just how hard it's hitting househo...
Afternoon Report | ASX hits new 3 week low
30 May 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 ...
Prices rise dampening rate cut hopes, Anglo American says no deal to BHP, OJ prices double.
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 30 May 2024 Annual inflation rises pushing out the timeline for interest rate cuts. And more, including: BHP and Anglo-American fail to re...
Interview: Why the Reserve Bank's job just got a little harder
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Economists expected monthly inflation to fall yesterday. Instead, it rose.EY Chief Economist Cherelle Murphy talks to Sean Aylmer about what it all me...
Afternoon Report | CPI data sends market lower
29 May 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 ...
Retails sales fall as rates bite, corp tax rate could fall, convenience stores boom
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 29 May 2024 Retail sales per capita have fallen to the lowest level in two years. The government floats the idea of a lower corporate tax...
Interview: BHP vs Lendlease - what happens when an Aussie business goes global?
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week BHP's pursuit of global rival Anglo American comes to a head - at the same time as another Aussie company, Lendlease, winds back its interna...
Afternoon Report | Market slow as parliament resumes
28 May 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 ...
Lendlease abandons global strategy, Aust wary of trade war, women desert dating apps
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 28 May 2024 Property giant Lendlease abandons its international strategy in an attempt to resurrect the one-time bluechip. And more, includi...
Interview: Meet Don Meij, the man behind Domino's Pizza
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In October 2020, Domino's Pizza CEO Don Meij recorded this interview with Sean Aylmer from hotel quarantine. It's a fascinating insight into a company...
Afternoon Report | Property co’s lead ASX higher
27 May 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 ...
Crunch week for BHP, auction market gets into a rhythm, the ‘unknown’ $US91b man
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 27 May 2024 It’s crunch week for BHP’s $75 billion bid for Anglo American, and the South African government might be the wildcard. And mo...
Interview: After a sideways run, what's in store for the local market?
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P/ASX200 has had a good run, nearing record highs last week. It comes after a bit of sideways movement over the last few months. But what li...
The Week Ahead | 27 May 2024
26 May 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?
25 May 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 | 25-26 May 2024
24 May 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 tumbles
24 May 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 $74b bid rejected, PM launches battery strategy, warnings on big bank fees
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 24 May 2024 Anglo American rejects a $74 billion bid from BHP but leaves the door ajar for more talks. And more, including: Prime Minister A...
Interview: Why immigration matters to the economy
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Immigration has become a big political issue once again. But it has a massive impact on the economy too.Carlos Cacho, Chief Economist at Jarden Austra...
Afternoon Report | Miners lead market lower
23 May 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 ...
Plane turbulence to worsen; Telstra shares slump; Melbourne, Sydney top cities to live
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 23 May 2024 Experts warn of more turbulence when flying, due to climate change, in the wake of the Singapore Airlines incident on Tuesday nig...
Interview: See that billboard? That industry is now worth $1.2b
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
82% of us leave home each day, and that's where out-of-home advertising comes in. Billboards, the sides of buses, even the little screens at the petro...
Afternoon Report | Passenger dies from turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight
22 May 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 ...
Good news on inflation, Telstra to cut 10pc of jobs, domestic airfares could fall
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 22 May 2024 Consumers plan to save their Stage 3 tax cuts, which could help keep inflation lower. And more, including: Telstra to axe alm...
Interview: When investing, corporate Australia and the environment collide
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia is home to over 10% of the world’s biodiversity. But we’re second globally for biodiversity loss, and have the highest rate of decline i...
Afternoon Report | ASX remains close to record
21 May 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 ...
Hard Rock looking at Star, ASX inches toward record high, PM on high alert
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 21 May 2024 Bidders come looking for Star Entertainment. And more, including: The local sharemarket comes close to a record high. Prime M...
Interview: "Looks old, walks old, talks old" - the big problem for Biden
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If the US election was held today, Donald Trump would be heading back to the White House. So why is Joe Biden losing support, even among Democrats?Bru...