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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,...
Afternoon Report | Budget on track for surplus
13 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 ...
Tech stocks lead the way, consumers spark up, Qantas readies for Xmas
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 13 December 2023 Technology stocks locally and on Wall Street reign supreme in 2023. Also today: Consumers gain just a little bit of conf...
Interview: Why Aussie fintechs are now making money
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australia has been home to some huge fintech success stories - think companies like Afterpay and Airwallex. But more local successes are focusing over...
Afternoon Report | Market at three month high
12 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 ...
Migration to be cut in half, Sigma-Chemist Warehouse merger, Trump leading polls
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 12 December 2023 The federal government plans to cut migration in half with tough tests for students and new types of skills visas. Also tod...
Interview: What all businesses need to know about today's law change
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a significant day in the fight against sexual harassment and discrimination. New laws come into effect from December 12, giving the Australia...
Afternoon Report | Markets slow as Bitcoin tumbles
11 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 ...
Financial advice shake up, migration slashed, $1 billion sports deal
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 11 December 2023 The world of financial planning is set for a major shake-up. The government to slash migration levels and increase taxes on...
Interview: An investor's guide to retail stocks
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the most important time of the year for retailers - coming off the Black Friday / Cyber Monday sales, and now the run-up to Christmas. So what...
The Week Ahead | 11 December 2023
10 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 Paul Bowker
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Paul Bowker, co-founder and CEO of Brick Lane Brewing Original air date: April 1, 2022 Beer is big business in Australia. Craft beers have ex...
The Weekend Edition | 9-10 December 2023
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
9-10 December 2023 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang...
Afternoon Report | RBA under the spotlight
08 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 ...
IR legislation passes, Virgin in talks to save Xmas flights, McDonald’s aims for 50,000 stores
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 8 December 2023 The Albanese Government pushes through a major chunk of its industrial relations legislation in a win just as parliament finish...
Interview: Why employers are gaining the upper hand over workers
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone hoping for a big salary bump in 2024 could be out of luck. Even with unemployment so low, most employers are not expecting to offer salary incr...
Afternoon Report | Deals and rumours
07 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 ...
Living standards tumble, ASX best day in a year, Aussie Post dumps daily deliveries
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 7 December 2023 Australian living standards drop to their lowest level in eight years. Also today: The local share market surges 1.7 per...
Interview: Bitcoin rebounds, but how far can it go?
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Crypto investors are having a better time of it right now, with Bitcoin rebounding to levels not seen for 18 months. Expectations of interest rate red...
Afternoon Report | Growth disappoints, ASX surges
06 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 ...
Rates on hold, for now; record year for car sales; crisis brewing in coffee industry
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 6 December 2023 The Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold, meaning no more hikes until at least next February. Also today: New car sa...
Interview: A beginner's guide to private equity investments
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How should investors think about private equity? Rainer Ender, Global Head of Private Equity at Schroders Capital, gives Sean Aylmer a 101 in the ass...
Afternoon Report | Market falls on US news
05 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 ...
ACCC 'divorced from reality’, Bitcoin is back, penguins the masters of catnaps
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 5 December 2023 ANZ says the competition watchdog is divorced from reality, while the $20 billion bid for Origin Energy gets voted down, on a ...
Interview: Coping, but stressed - how Aussies are handling the cost of living crisis
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mortgage payments, rent, power bills, food, insurance, petrol - you name it, it seems to be getting more expensive. And all of that has a real impact...
Afternoon Report | ASX follows Wall Street higher
04 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 ...
House price growth slows, Aussie shares’ record month, when CEOs start dating
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 4 December 2023 The Aussie housing market slows sharply as Melbourne prices go backwards. Also today: Aussie shares, and Wall Street, have o...
Interview: Why AI will be the 'key investment theme for the next decade'
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence has arrived, and we now have a clearer picture of how it’s going to affect the workforce - the jobs it will make easier, and...
The Week Ahead | 4 December 2023
03 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 Jim Penman
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Jim Penman, founder of Jim's Mowing Original air date: April 16, 2021Sean Aylmer speaks to Jim Penman about how he turned a lawnmowing busine...
The Weekend Edition | 2-3 December 2023
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2-3 December 2023 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang ...
Afternoon Report | A less-than-merry start to December
01 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 ...
Aust behind in climate race, OECD calls for rate cuts, CBA steps up mortgage wars
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 1 December 2023 Australia is falling behind in its efforts to reach its climate targets by 2030. Also today: The OECD reckons the Reserve Ba...
Interview: Why property investors are considering new builds
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With CoreLogic data showing house prices have now recovered from their post-COVID dip, it's an interesting time to talk about property investing - in ...
Afternoon Report | ASX up, deals aplenty
30 Nov 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 ...
Rate rise unlikely pre Xmas, $300m cattle farm sold, one of world’s best investors dies
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 30 November 2023 Inflation fell sharply in October, and financial markets are now betting there’ll be no more rate rises this year. Also ...
Interview: The shameful truth about modern slavery in Australia
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More than 40,000 people in Australia are living and working in conditions of modern slavery. The pressure is on both the Federal Government and compan...
Afternoon Report | Markets up as rates in focus
29 Nov 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 ...
SMEs warned on tax, super; Black Friday sales set record; millennials’ health woes
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 29 November 2023 Australian small businesses are falling behind in their tax and super payments, and they could face gaol as a result. Th...