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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...
Afternoon Report | ASX heads towards record
20 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 ...
Super funds set for bumper year, banks on notice, ultra-rich club grows
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 20 May 2024 Super funds are set for a bumper year, despite a slight hiccup last month. And more, including: ASIC puts banks on notice for ma...
Interview: The lithium bubble burst. Are investors still interested?
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last year, lithium prices fell around 80%. But the critical mineral is still set to play a major role in the shift to a cleaner economy.Gaurav Sodhi, ...
The Week Ahead | 20 May 2024
19 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...
Sunday feature: Death threats and Royal Commissions
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Investigative reporter Adele Ferguson Original recording date: Dec 10, 2020 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Adele Ferguson, investi...
The Weekend Edition | 18-19 May 2024
17 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 | Market ends week higher
17 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 ...
Unemployment jumps, RBA warns rent and prices to stay high, Aristocrat bingo
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 17 May 2024 A combination of a surge in the unemployment rate and lower inflation in the US, combine to send share markets soaring. And more,...
Interview: This is the future of technology
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AI and virtual reality have been the tech buzzwords of the last few years. Add in quantum computing, and the future of technology is here.Stephen Fene...
Afternoon Report | Rate cut hopes spur markets
16 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 ...
Budget is inflationary, wages growth slows sharply, meme stocks keep running
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 16 May 2024 The experts have spoken: the federal budget is inflationary and won’t help the push to cut interest rates. Wages growth slow...
Interview: Confused about meme stocks? Here's what you need to know.
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2021 shares in GameStop, a struggling chain of video game shops in the US, soared from around $US18 to almost $US500 - a result of online hype, lar...
Afternoon Report | Budget, index winners push market higher
15 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 ...
Energy relief, surplus in fed budget, BHP’s 2nd Anglo bid rejected, meme shares re-appear
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 15 May 2024 Jim Chalmers announces another budget surplus and billions of dollars in cost of living relief And more, including: BHP’s sec...
Interview: Fear & Greed's budget analysis with Stephen Koukoulas
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last night Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the federal budget, forecasting a surplus of $9.3 billion. There's cost of living relief, including $300...
Afternoon Report | Markets quiet ahead of budget
14 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 ...
Business conditions worsening, Treasury optimistic about inflation, McDonald’s rules
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 14 May 2024 Businesses are feeling the brunt of the economic slowdown, with trading conditions getting tougher. The Federal Treasury is opt...
Interview: What Aussies REALLY think about our banks
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australians are wary of our banks going cashless too quickly. We also think banks should protect us from scammers, and support us if we become a victi...
Afternoon Report | Market flat ahead of budget
13 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 ...
Will budget boost inflation?, radio deal collapses, tech directors sell shares
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 13 May 2024 It’s federal budget week and the big unknown is whether federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers can keep a lid on inflation. The bigges...
Interview: The best and worst of Wall Street
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As earnings season wraps up in the US, it's a good time to look at the winners and losers on Wall Street.Josh Gilbert, market analyst at social invest...
The Week Ahead | 13 May 2024
12 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...
Sunday feature: This chilling ransomware audio proves cybercrime is big business
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Darren Hopkins and Shane Bell, cyber partners at McGrathNicol Advisory Original air date: Oct 27, 2022 Original description: Cybercrime - and r...
The Weekend Edition | 11-12 May 2024
10 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 up 1.5pc for week
10 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 ...
Cost-of-living crushes retail stocks, CBA’s profit falls, scientists discover new hot planet
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 10 May 2024 Retail stocks tumble as shoppers stay away. Commonwealth Bank announces a drop in profit Albanese Government adopts a new gas ...
Interview: Buying a sporting team isn't just for Hollywood stars
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney made headlines (and a Netflix show) with their purchase of Welsh football team Wrexham. But they're ...
Afternoon Report | Markets fall on retailers
09 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 ...
Qantas gets its groove back, KKR $2.2b bid for Perpetual, tough times at Disney
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 9 May 2024 Qantas finally gets back to pre-COVID capacity with strong demand for seats at the front end of the plane. Private equity group...
Interview: Could this be the answer to the housing crisis?
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia is still in the midst of a housing crisis. House prices have risen for 15 consecutive months. Rents are soaring. Demand is outstripping supp...
Afternoon Report | Market ends flat
08 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 ...
Inflation higher, rates on hold; ANZ joins buyback club; Trump threatened with gaol
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 8 May 2024 The Reserve Bank ups its inflation forecasts and interest rates are set to stay on hold for the foreseeable future. And more, i...
Interview: Westpac's Luci Ellis on interest rates, inflation, and the new Reserve Bank
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday the Reserve Bank left interest rates on hold, but significantly revised its inflation forecast.Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis takes Sean...
Afternoon Report | Rates on hold
07 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 ...
Qantas to pay $120m for ghost flights, Westpac profit tumbles, cinemas in strife
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 7 May 2024 Qantas agrees it misled passengers and will pay $120 million in fines and reparations for customers. And more, including: Concer...
Interview: New Optus boss has a big job to do
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Optus is getting a new CEO: Stephen Rue, current head of NBN Co, is jumping across to Australia's number two telco later this year.Paul Budde, telecom...
Afternoon Report | ASX200 ends higher
06 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 ...
RBA bias to hike rates, hybrids beating EV sales, largest ASX failure ever gets closer
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 6 May 2024 The Reserve Bank board is likely to move to a tightening bias when it meets on interest rates tomorrow. The Federal Government an...
Interview: Banks are reporting results. Here's what to watch.
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NAB last week reported a 13% drop in first half cash profit to about $3.6 billion. A big decline - but it came after a stellar result last year.Carlos...
The Week Ahead | 6 May 2024
05 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...
Sunday feature: The ecommerce company started in an Aussie garage
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Kate Morris, founder of Adore Beauty Original air date: March 30, 2021 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Kate Morris, founder of Ador...
The Weekend Edition | 4-5 May 2024
03 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 higher for the week
03 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 ...
NAB’s profit tumbles, Woolies warns of tough times, Starbucks suffers as instant coffee booms
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 3 May 2024 National Australia Bank reports a sharp drop in profit. And more, including: The boss of Woollies warns of tough times ahead for ...
Interview: How to get the most out of your frequent flyer points
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recently Qantas announced a major overhaul of its Frequent Flyer program, introducing Classic Plus to add about 20 million reward seats.Steve Hui, aka...
Afternoon Report | Banks lead market higher
02 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 ...
Telstra, Woolworths shares lag; Canberra money for DV; Australia’s $200m home
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 2 May 2024 Telstra, Woolworths and Woodside among the worst performing stocks over the past year. And more, including: The Federal governm...
Interview: Busting five myths of private credit
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Private credit is a hot topic for investors right now. With more people considering the asset class, it's a perfect time to bust a few myths around pr...
Afternoon Report | Markets fall as rates dominate
01 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 ...
Bonza airline collapses, retail trade pressures RBA, house prices rise for 15th month in a row
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 1 May 2024 Bonza airline goes into administration, stranding thousands of passengers. Retail sales fall, putting pressure on the Reserve ...
Interview: This expert gave Bonza a 5% chance of survival. He was right.
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday, Australia's newest airline Bonza went into voluntary administration.Went the airline first announced its plans to launch, international avi...
Afternoon Report | Markets up
30 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 ...
Star dumps chair; Optus, TPG do deal to take on Telstra; Sydney shock jocks hit Melbourne
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 30 April 2024 The board of Star Entertainment dumps the gaming group’s chairman. And more, including: Optus and TPG do a billion dollar d...
Interview: Where did Star Entertainment go so wrong?
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday Star Entertainment Group lost its Executive Chair, as the company continues to face its second gaming inquiry in NSW. Compare that to Crown ...
Afternoon Report | Market reclaims losses
29 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 fears can’t dampen auctions, BHP expected to lift bid, record price for Titanic watch
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 29 April 2024 The threat of higher interest rates fails to dull the housing market. And more, including: National Cabinet to meet, with a fo...
Interview: Ever considered investing in a pub or marina?
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Commercial real estate is much broader than just office towers, which have had an ordinary run post-COVID. Julian Biggins, joint CEO at global altern...
The Week Ahead | 29 April 2024
28 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: Before BHP, this was Australia's biggest deal
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Anthony Eisen, co-founder and co-CEO of Afterpay Original air date: August 16, 2021 Sean Aylmer speaks to Anthony Eisen, co-founder and co-CEO ...
The Weekend Edition | 27-28 April 2024
26 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 tumbles on US growth
26 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 ...
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 ...