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Afternoon Report | Profit season kicks off
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Rates could still rise, Labor’s tax cuts to pass, billionaires support struggling biz leaders
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 7 February 2024 The Reserve Bank is still considering hiking interest rates if inflation doesn’t keep improving. Also today: The Oppositi...
Interview: From Taylor Swift to interest rates, the RBA press conference had it all
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank board kept interest rates on hold yesterday. No surprises there - but the RBA Governor's press conference certainly captured everyone...
Afternoon Report | RBA says rates could still rise
06 Feb 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 gets death sentence in China, RBA’s new era, how to live a longer life
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 6 February 2024 Relations between Canberra and Beijing nosedive after an Australian is sentenced to death. Also today: A new era for the Re...
Interview: The political flashpoints to watch in 2024
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Federal parliament officially resumes today, with tax cuts dominating headlines.But with cost of living, industrial relations reform, trade with China...
Afternoon Report | Market drops on Fed comments
05 Feb 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 ...
High hopes for ASX profit season, home auctions strong, streaming’s superstar show
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 5 February 2024 ASX profit season kicks off this week with expectations high as the market hits a new record. Also today: A cracking opening...
Interview: What to watch in reporting season
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reporting season is on us again, and all eyes are on ASX-listed companies for their results and their outlook.Matthew Kidman, Principal at Centennial ...
The Week Ahead | 5 February 2024
04 Feb 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?
03 Feb 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 | 3-4 February 2024
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find ...
Afternoon Report | ASX hits another record high
02 Feb 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 ...
Workers, investors flee offices; home prices tipped to rise; Facebook sorry for harm
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 2 February 2024 Office vacancy rates hit a 30 year high as workers and investors stay away from workplaces. Also today: Australia’s bigges...
Interview: The CEO with the toughest job in Australian media
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Halligan is the CEO of OzTAM, the company that measures Australian television audiences. OzTAM is independent, but is owned by three fierce riva...
Afternoon Report | Markets fall on rate news
01 Feb 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 ...
Next move in rates down, house prices keep rising, Musk $US55b “excessive”
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 1 February 2024 The next move in interest rates is likely to be down, as cost of living pressures cull inflation. Also today: Local share ...
Interview: How the RBA 'tried to thread the needle' for the Aussie economy
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation has fallen to a two-year low, with an annual rate of 4.1%. So will it be enough to see the Reserve Bank cut interest rates this year?Gareth ...
Afternoon Report | ASX hits new record
31 Jan 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 ...
Sales tumble as retailer shuts, opposition MPs want tax changes, first brain implant
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 31 January 2024 Retail spending takes a dive as one of the oldest retailers in the country calls in administrators. Also today: Coalition...
Interview: Microsoft & Apple are $US3 trillion companies. Can they keep growing?
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the last week, Microsoft has joined Apple as the only US companies to reach a $US3 trillion market valuation.Just seven tech stocks - Apple, Micro...
Afternoon Report | Market closes in on all-time high
30 Jan 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 ...
Investor warning on dividends, childcare relief short term, property giant collapses
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 30 January 2024 High dividend yield payers perform poorly in share price terms. Also today: Childcare costs fall but there’s doubt over w...
Interview: A 101 on oil, with the boss of an oil company
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's one of the most important commodities in the world - but how much do you actually know about how oil is produced?Sean Aylmer talks to David Prent...
Afternoon Report | ASX inches towards record
29 Jan 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 ...
4 billion face elections, RBA warns on $100 bill hoarding, Microsoft value hits $US3 trillion.
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 29 January 2024 Half the world’s population face elections this year with big ramifications for investment markets. Also today: The Reserv...
Interview: Behind the Commonwealth Bank's share price surge
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Commonwealth Bank has had a great run lately - it’s closing in on being a $200 billion company.But how far can it go? And what happens to CBA - ...
The Week Ahead | 29 January 2024
28 Jan 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: Sunday feature interview with superyacht captain Brendan O'Shannassy
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Superyacht captain Brendan O'Shannassy Original air date: May 13, 2022 Superyachts are from another world altogether: after all, these vessels ...
The Weekend Edition | 27-28 January 2024
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Thompson and Sean Aylmer go head to head on the top business stories of the week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com...
PM defends tax changes, Domino’s shares sink, Tesla hit by falling sales
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 26 January 2024 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defends his changes to tax rates and announces an inquiry into supermarkets Also today: Domi...
Interview: Why Vanguard thinks the US is heading for recession
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The world's biggest economy is heading for recession, according to investment giant Vanguard. Dr Qian Wang, Vanguard’s Chief Economist for the Asia...
Afternoon Report | ASX up as Labor defends taxes
25 Jan 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 for all, Woolies boss concedes he misread Aussie Day, Netflix booms
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 25 January 2024 The federal government announces tax cuts for everyone, though high income earners won’t get as much back, as promised. A...
Interview: From loan app to money in the account in 36 minutes
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence is making everything faster - including finding a loan.Julian Fayad, founder and CEO of LoanOptions.AI, talks to Sean Aylmer ...
Afternoon Report | Market flat and Trump reigns
24 Jan 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 promises tax cuts for all; good news on inflation; Woolies, Coles cut meat prices
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 24 January 2024 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says all Australians are in line for a tax cut. Also today: Business conditions cool but ...
Interview: As nickel prices slide, Aussie mines are shutting down
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Forrest's company Wyloo has become the latest to shut down Australian nickel mines, as the price of the battery mineral slides. Vivek Dhar, D...
Afternoon Report | ASX jumps, Morrison to quit politics
23 Jan 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 ...
Battery metals in crisis, PM talks Trump presidency; rents set new, unwanted benchmark
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 23 January 2024 Nickel and lithium prices tumble creating havoc among battery metal investors. Also today: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ...
Interview: Why Nikki Haley won't be able to stop Donald Trump
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Ron DeSantis pulling out, only Nikki Haley stands between Donald Trump and the Republican nomination for President. But Haley is trailing in the ...
Afternoon Report | Markets up as Trump looms
22 Jan 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 banks higher, home prices tumble in regions, Madonna sued for late arrival
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 22 January 2024 Commonwealth Bank’s share price surges towards a record high. Also today: Regional Australia experiences massive house pri...
Interview: Is 2024 the year for small caps?
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Small caps have had an ordinary couple of years. Is 2024 the year things turn around?Tobias Yao, Portfolio Manager at Wilson Asset Management, talks ...
The Week Ahead | 22 January 2024
21 Jan 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...
The Weekend Edition | 20-21 January 2024
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Thompson and Sean Aylmer go head to head on the top business stories of the week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com...
Afternoon Report | ASX jumps to end week
19 Jan 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 ...
Big job losses as rates bite; super funds have top year; Tesla prices cut, but not in Oz
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 19 January 2024 The employment market shed 65,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate stayed at 3.9 per cent. Also today: Super funds b...
Afternoon Report | Markets fall on rate speculation
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Rates expected to fall in ‘24, Qantas’ brand takes a tumble, Apple dethrones Samsung
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 18 January 2024 Local interest rates may fall sooner than we think - although in the US, it’s a different story. Also today: Qantas’ bra...
Afternoon Report | Wall Street, China scares markets
17 Jan 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 tumbles, Trump triumphs in Iowa Caucus, rich are getting richer
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 17 January 2024 Local shares fall to four-week lows. Also today: Sentiment data shows consumers are just as grumpy as last year Donald Trum...
Afternoon Report | Local shares hit 4-week low
16 Jan 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 ...
Spending slows post Xmas, tax cuts to go ahead, AI to hit 60pc of workers
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 16 January 2024 Super Retail Group reports strong Christmas trading - but rising wages and rents are set to hit profit margins. Also today: P...
Afternoon Report | ASX remains close to record highs
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Markets start strong, Bitcoin ETFs surge, pollies attack supermarkets
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 15 January 2024 Financial markets have started the year strong. Also today: Great run for crypto after launch of Bitcoin ETFs Pollies pile in ...
Migration is dropping this year - here's what that means
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson examine the impact of migration on house prices and our towns and cities, with the help of demo...
Investing in tequila, vinyl & domain names
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson look at some of the alternative assets that are gaining interest from investors, with special g...
The forces affecting big Aussie companies in 2024
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson look at the events and conditions that will impact big Australian companies in 2024, with speci...
5 secret stocks this investor is watching
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson find out about five secret stocks watched by special guest Matthew Kidman from Centennial Asset...
Are house prices going to drop this year?
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson look at what's in store for house and apartment prices this year, with special guest Eliza Owe...
US stocks to watch in 2024
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson look at what 2024 could hold for US stocks like Apple and Tesla, with special guest Josh Gilber...
Is 2024 the year we go back to the office?
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson examine what society looks like in 2024, with the help of demographer Mark McCrindle.New episod...
Would you pay $20 million for a numberplate?
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson and special guest Stefan Von Imhof from alts.co look at one of the more unusual investments on...
A guide to tech stocks in 2024
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson look at what 2024 could hold for tech stocks, with special guest Elise Kennedy from Jarden Aust...
What to watch in the economy this year
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson look at what's in store for the economy this year - from interest rates to unemployment - with ...
Investing in small cap stocks in 2024
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson look at what 2024 could hold for small cap stocks, with special guest Matthew Kidman from Cente...
Will Bitcoin keep booming in 2024?
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson look at what 2024 could hold for cryptocurrencies, with special guest Josh Gilbert from social ...
Biggest international stories of 2023
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, the Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - pick out the three biggest international stories of the ...
Biggest corporate stories of 2023
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, the Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - pick out the three biggest corporate stories of the last...
Biggest economics stories of 2023
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, the Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - pick out the three biggest stories about the economy in ...
Biggest political stories of 2023
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, the Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - pick out the three biggest political stories of the last...
Biggest financial market stories of 2023
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, the Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - pick out the three biggest stories about financial marke...
The business stories that kept on giving
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, the Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - pick out their favourite business stories of the last 12...
BONUS: Sunday feature interview with Simon Kuestenmacher
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Simon Kuestenmacher, co-founder of The Demographics Group Original air date: July 7, 2022 The 2021 Census was an absolute gold mine for informa...
The Weekend Edition | 23-24 December 2023
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Thompson and Sean Aylmer go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgr...
Afternoon Report | Crims forget it's Christmas
22 Dec 2023
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 forecast rate cuts in 2024, airlines run late, rich boss buys rock ‘n roll title
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 22 December 2023 Commonwealth Bank forecasts three rate cuts next year. Also today: Airlines’ on-time performance for November crashes, an...
Interview: The best and worst performers of 2023
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Commsec market analyst Steve Daghlian take a look at the local share market in 2023: the sectors and companies that performed, and tho...
Afternoon Report | ASX rally takes a breather
21 Dec 2023
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 ...
Vintage year for super, Trump barred from Presidency, Apple looks beyond iPhone
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 21 December 2023 2023 is likely to be a vintage year for superannuation funds, thanks to the big US tech stocks. Also today: Parliament ex...
Interview: Why this lender is telling customers to use a mortgage broker
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After almost two years of rising interest rates, the home loan market is getting a little more competitive. But people who are self-employed or work i...
Afternoon Report | Bourse hits near record
20 Dec 2023
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 cautious on rates, lithium deal gets go-ahead, $10 million number plate
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 20 December 2023 The Reserve Bank says there is still a chance rates will rise, but investors don’t think so. Also today: One of the bi...
Interview: Is now the time to look at small cap stocks?
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Small caps haven't had a good couple of years. But research by ICE Investors suggests that while small cap stocks have significantly underperformed la...
Afternoon Report | Deals, markets and Apple watches
19 Dec 2023
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 ...
$4b in three deals in 24 hours, Tabcorp’s Xmas gift from Racing Vic, Paris goes green
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 19 December 2023 More than $4 billion in deals in 24 hours as the market heads to Christmas. Also today: Tabcorp’s share price surges as ...
Interview: The billion-bottle glut weighing down the Aussie wine sector
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australia’s wine industry has had a rough few years. In 2020, China - our biggest trading partner - put crippling tariffs on our wines, which saw t...
Afternoon Report | Deals, soaring prices and polls
18 Dec 2023
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’s ordinary 2023, weekend auctions slump, Rinehart and Forrest square off in fashion
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 18 December 2023 A final fling for the ASX can’t hide a very ordinary 2023. Also today: The last big weekend of auction sales ends with li...
Interview: What this investor expects from global ETFs in 2024
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Local investors have been piling into ETFs in recent years. But what's happening in the rest of the world?Avantis Investors has $US30 billion in asset...
The Week Ahead | 18 December 2023
17 Dec 2023
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: Sunday feature interview with Brian Hartzer
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Brian Hartzer, former CEO of Westpac Original air date: April 6, 2021Sean Aylmer speaks to former Westpac CEO Brian Hartzer about his time ru...
The Weekend Edition | 16-17 December 2023
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
16-17 December 2023 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lan...
Afternoon Report | Wall Street rally helps ASX
15 Dec 2023
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 hits 17 month high, ASX200 surges, massive Tesla recall
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 15 December 2023 The unemployment rate hits a 17 month high as people flood the jobs market. Also today: The US asks Australia for help in t...
Interview: Behind the scenes of social media giant Reddit
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Social media giant Reddit has more than 70 million unique active users every day - but we don't hear as much about it as we do about Facebook and Inst...
Afternoon Report | Good news on rates triggers market surge
14 Dec 2023
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 set for surplus in 2024, used car prices falling, COP28 deal
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 14 December 2023 The federal budget is on track to be in surplus for a second successive year. Also today: Australia, Canada and New Zeala...
Interview: Will COP28 actually make a difference?
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The largest climate summit in history has seen the UAE play host to delegates from almost 200 countries, as well as many non-government organisations,...