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Interview: "It's quite concerning" - the race to find a housing crisis solution

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Australia has a mismatch in supply and demand in the property market - property prices are climbing, and the situation for renters is dire. But findin...

Afternoon Report | Tough day on markets

03 Aug 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 ...

A$ tumbles to 4 month low, Woolies underpayment claim, Melb trumps Syd in hotels

02 Aug 2023

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Thursday 3 August 2023 The Aussie dollar falls to a four-month low.  Also today: Woolworths facing up to 1,000 charges for underpayment of staff  M...

Interview: How 2023's top mega super fund achieved its result

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UniSuper, 2023's best performing mega fund, delivered a 10.3% return on its default Balanced option - in a year dominated by high inflation, the faste...

Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles

02 Aug 2023

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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 keeps rates on hold, heat comes out of house prices, Matildas smash TV records

01 Aug 2023

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Wednesday 2 August 2023 The Reserve Bank keeps official interest rates on hold.  Also today: House prices rose last month but some of the heat has c...

Interview: Why rate relief could still be 18 months away

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday the Reserve Bank board left the official cash rate on hold - but warned there could be more hikes still to come.Carlos Cacho, Chief Econom...

Afternoon Report | RBA keeps rates on hold

01 Aug 2023

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Voice, housing to dominate parliament; Barbenheimer hits $1.5b; Novel ways to stay cool

31 Jul 2023

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Tuesday 1 August 2023 Parliament is back with the Voice and housing legislation set to be main battlegrounds.  Also today: All eyes on the Reserve B...

Interview: What REALLY worries this global cybersecurity leader

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As AI technology leaps ahead, we can expect it to start playing a role in cyberattacks, making every organisation in the world more vulnerable. But t...

Afternoon Report | Holding patterns ahead of rate decision

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Mortgage markets get tough, self-made crypto millionaire, Subway’s turnaround

30 Jul 2023

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Monday 31 July 2023 The glory days for home borrowers are over.  Also today: A little-known 42-year old Melbourne man hits it big time in crypto Glo...

Interview: The companies this investor is watching this reporting season

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're heading into earnings season on the ASX - the time when companies report profits and let the market know what they think is going to happen.Mark...

The Week Ahead | 31 July 2023

30 Jul 2023

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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 | 29-30 July 2023

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

29-30 July 2023 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adju...

Afternoon Report | Retail slump lifts rate hopes

28 Jul 2023

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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 5-month high, 10pc Aussies struggling with bills, Facebook audience hits 3 billion

27 Jul 2023

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Friday 28 July 2023 The ASX hits a five month high as investor confidence returns.  Also today: More than one-in-ten Australians are unable to pay a...

Interview: $97,000 in just 6 months - Inside the property market recovery

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian housing market looks to have fully recovered momentum, with capital city house prices posting steep gains in the June quarter.Dr Nicola...

Afternoon Report | Market hits five-month high

27 Jul 2023

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Lower inflation raises rate hopes, house prices jump, billionaire insider trading claim

26 Jul 2023

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Thursday 27 July 2023 A drop in inflation lifts hope for an end to the interest rate cycle.  Also today: House prices regain half of their losses fr...

Interview: Investment giant's three big questions about China

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are three big questions about China right now, and those questions have the potential to impact global markets.Rich Nuzum, Mercer's Executive ...

Afternoon Report | Inflation slows sharply

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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ASIC alleges greenwashing, bread & rice prices to rise, what to do with 4m pairs of shoes

25 Jul 2023

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Wednesday 26 July 2023 ASIC alleges greenwashing against a global giant.  Also today: Get ready for higher bread and rice prices.  Virgin workers w...

Interview: The tech company trying to "save families from cancer"

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Volpara Health Technologies is an ASX-listed company that says it has a simple purpose: ‘to save families from cancer’. The technology is used by...

Afternoon Report | Big miners surge

25 Jul 2023

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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 ...

Miners hit by cost blowouts, Barbenheimer breaks records, Twitter rebranded

24 Jul 2023

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Tuesday 25 July 2023 Cost blowouts hit big miners as they try to take advantage of the green revolution.  Also today: Outsiders to drive Reserve Ban...

Interview: How we can all help ease the vicious cycle hurting Aussie businesses

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly half of all small business owners worry about their financial future, and the future of their business. But there's a simple way all Australian...

Afternoon Report | ASX ends flat

24 Jul 2023

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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 ...

Warnings of lower corporate earnings, property investors sell, peak cash is over

23 Jul 2023

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Monday 24 July 2023 Profit season set to kick off with analysts wary of falling earnings.  Also today: Auction numbers soar as investors rush to sel...

Interview: The ETFs Aussies are buying - and the ones we're avoiding

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bonds are back and AI-related companies have had a good year - just look at the ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) that track their performance. Chris Bryc...

The Week Ahead | 24 July 2023

23 Jul 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...

The Weekend Edition | 22-23 July 2023

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

22-23 July 2023 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adju...

Afternoon Report | Qantas’ boarding trials

21 Jul 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 rate near record low, insolvencies jump, Netflix password crackdown works

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 21 July 2023 Australia’s unemployment rate at near record lows as jobs surge.  Also today: Corporate insolvencies jump post COVID Labour hi...

Interview: Why CEO pay has fallen to its lowest level in 9 years

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The average pay for ASX100 CEOs fell in 2022 to its lowest level recorded in the last nine years. And while bonuses are down too, there was only one C...

Afternoon Report | Labour market stays strong

20 Jul 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 ...

Albo gets tetchy over Voice, World Cup finances, Barbenheimer to save cinemas

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 20 July 2023 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pushes the Yes case for the Voice referendum, as US political heavyweights announce a visit to A...

Interview: Three stocks this small cap investor is watching

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Small cap investing has had a pretty tough period. But amidst the uncertainty and the risk, professional investors are finding some good opportunities...

Afternoon Report | ASX at one month high

19 Jul 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 rises will depend on data; Fortescue hit by cyber attack; super funds slammed

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 19 July 2023 The Reserve Bank makes it clear that it isn’t clear whether rates need to rise  Also today: Fortescue Metals gets hit with ...

Interview: Not sure if your business should use AI? Listen to this.

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

72% of Australian consumers say they trust content produced by generative AI - with many acknowledging AI could influence medical and purchasing decis...

Afternoon Report | Andrews says Games too expensive

18 Jul 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 ...

Calls to break up accounting firms, super returns impress, Disney’s big sell-off

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 18 July 2023 Calls for the big four accounting and auditing firms to be split up.  Also today: Strong property sales continue but is the bes...

Interview: In a perfect financial storm, cash is king

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The combination of high inflation, soaring costs, rising interest rates and a tight labour market have combined to create the 'perfect financial storm...

Afternoon Report | Horror day for Endeavour Group

17 Jul 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 ...

Chalmers warns on China, Woolies beating Coles, cocaine prices tumble

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 17 July 2023 Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns on China as the new Reserve Bank Governor wins over supporters.  Also today: Woolies still ...

Interview: News Corp boss Michael Miller on digital giants & doubling down

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The media landscape has changed enormously over the last couple of decades, largely due to the arrival of digital giants include Google and Faceboo...

The Week Ahead | 17 July 2023

16 Jul 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...

The Weekend Edition | 15-16 July 2023

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

15-16 July 2023 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adju...

Afternoon Report | ASX ends on a high

14 Jul 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 ...

Banks not seeing mortgage stress, airfares fall, how one company caused a baby boom

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 14 July 2023 The big bank bosses assure politicians that Australians aren’t in too much mortgage stress Also today: Domestic airfares drop t...

Interview: Two codes, two businesses - the sporting legend doing things in pairs

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lote Tuqiri might not be your typical Fear and Greed guest. But the dual rugby league and rugby union international hasn't had the typical post-sport ...

Afternoon Report | ASX surges on inflation hopes

13 Jul 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 ...

Big changes for RBA, bank customers remain resilient, the world enters a new epoch

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 13 July 2023 Reserve Bank Governor Phil Lowe announces major changes for the central bank.  Also today: The big bank bosses say customers h...

Interview: Why helium is much more than squeaky voices & party balloons

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Helium is often listed alongside lithium and cobalt as an ‘energy transition commodity’ - one of the commodities we’ll be hearing a lot more abo...

Afternoon Report | Tough times for retailers

12 Jul 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 ...

Albo meets Euro leaders; house prices could stall; high quality, low quantity grape vintage

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 12 July 2023 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets European leaders as he pushes for a free trade deal with the EU.  Why Apple, Microsoft,...

Interview: Has an Aussie company just solved one of our biggest environment challenges?

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Plastic waste is an enormous environmental challenge - we're getting better at using less, and at recycling, but there's still a huge amount of plasti...

Afternoon Report | ASX surges 1.5pc

11 Jul 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 hits 3 month low, Albanese does German deal, Sportsbet $64m spend in 18 months

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 11 July 2023 The local sharemarket hits a three month low on global recession fears.  Also today: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signs a $1...

Interview: The big problem with self-driving vehicles

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's been a lot of hype around self-driving vehicles, along with the many challenges in bringing them to market. But one Australian company has app...

Afternoon Report | Meta action on Voice

10 Jul 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 ...

Albo heads to NATO, auction clearance rates jump, crisis for chocaholics

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 10 July 2023 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese heads to NATO as trade minister Don Farrell dashes to Brussels to save the EU-Australia free trade...

Interview: Behind Apple & Tesla's stellar run

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a pretty remarkable six months or so for some of the big US tech stocks, with Apple becoming the first company to close above $US3 trillio...

The Week Ahead | 10 July 2023

09 Jul 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...

The Weekend Edition | 8-9 July 2023

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

8-9 July 2023 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudi...

Afternoon Report | Rate fears sparks sell-off

07 Jul 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 ...

Voice fight heats up, bank branches dropping cash, Threads 5m users in 4 hours

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 7 July 2023 The Voice debate heats up with both sides of politics taking snipes at each other.  Also today: Bank branches look to stop provi...

Interview: Is it time to call BS on purpose?

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Purpose is one of those corporate buzzwords that's taken off in the last couple of decades. But what's it actually mean to have a purpose - and can yo...

Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles

06 Jul 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 ...

Big shift from equities to bonds; boom times for landlords; visit Japan & rent your clothes

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 6 July 2023 Australian Super, the country’s biggest investor, shifts its money away from shares towards bonds.  Also today: Landlords enj...

Interview: How these global giants are tackling Australia's plastic bag crisis

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When soft plastics recycler REDcycle collapsed this year, stockpiles containing tonnes of plastic bags and packaging were discovered dotted around the...

Afternoon Report | Australia and Indo get closer

05 Jul 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 pauses but it ain't over yet, Lion buys Four Pillars gin, FB creates its own Twitter

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 5 July 2023 The Reserve Bank pauses on interest rate hikes, sending markets higher.  Also today: Alcohol giant Lion to take full control o...

Interview: What the interest rate pause means for the months ahead

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday the Reserve Bank board left the official cash rate on hold at 4.1%.Commonwealth Bank Chief Economist Stephen Halmarick talks to Sean Ay...

Afternoon Report | RBA pause sends ASX higher

04 Jul 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 set to rise today; Canberra watchdog gets busy; Tesla, BYD EV sales surge

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 4 July 2023 A surprise surge in the building sector adds to the likelihood of the Reserve Bank lifting interest rates this afternoon.  Austr...

Interview: From gold to real estate - how investors are handling high inflation

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

High inflation has changed the way many investors manage their portfolios. So which companies and sectors are providing a hedge against inflationary p...

Afternoon Report | New ASX listing disappoints

03 Jul 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 prices jump in June, tech stocks boom in 2023, Twitter limits tweets

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 3 July 2023 House prices rise again but the pace of growth is coming off the boil.  Tech stocks do best in the 2023 financial year, while pro...

Interview: The stocks that impressed this investor in FY23

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With one fiscal year over, it's time to look back at the sectors and stocks that outperformed, and those that didn't.Sean Aylmer talks to Roger Montg...

The Week Ahead | 3 July 2023

02 Jul 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...

The Weekend Edition | 1-2 July 2023

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

1-2 July 2023 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudi...

Afternoon Report | Financial year ends with a whimper

30 Jun 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 ...

Sales jump but labour slows, a (Taylor) Swift-led recovery, Charles III feeling the pinch

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 30 June 2023 Retail sales surge while there are signs the labour market is slowing.  Also today: Former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian to avo...

Interview: After this, we can dump our wallets forever

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly 40% of Australians no longer carry a wallet, instead using smartphones and watches to pay for goods. But what about the other end of the transa...

Afternoon Report | Miners need to work with government

29 Jun 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 ...

Inflation tumbles, online gambling ads ban proposed, Aussie unis soar up rankings

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 29 June 2023 A surprise fall in inflation raises hopes of a pause in rate hikes.  Also today: A former senior federal Liberal MP alleged to...

Interview: 10 years in business - and still friends

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ten years ago, Peter Gray and Larry Diamond started buy now, pay later provider Zip Co. Since then, it's soared through the sector's golden age, ...

Afternoon Report | Inflation fall spurs ASX

28 Jun 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 ...

$250m for cyber breach; KFC wins as customers look for value; Wanted: more cows

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 28 June 2023 APRA forces Medibank to hold an extra $250 million in capital after last year’s cyber breach, setting a scary precedent for t...

Interview: How blockchain is disrupting horse racing

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Blockchain and horse racing don't appear to have a lot in common. But an Australian startup is using the technology to sell shares in racehorses for a...

Afternoon Report | Real estate stocks surge

27 Jun 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 ...

Canberra’s $110m for Ukraine, changes in laser surgery, NZ plane problem

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 27 June 2023 Australia promises more military equipment for Ukraine as the pressure grows on Russian President Vladimir Putin. Also today: Me...

Interview: "Break the monopoly" - the tech company taking on Aussie Post

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Australia Post's price rises for parcel and package delivery services are expected to hit small businesses in the midst of the ecommerce boom. Now one...

Afternoon Report | A good news retail story!

26 Jun 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 ...

Economy heading for recession, global bosses takeover PwC, Putin’s crisis

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 26 June 2023 Australia is heading towards a recession, according to market economists.  Also today: Bitcoin records one of its strongest week...

Interview: Your guide to tech stocks after a massive six months

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Globally, it’s been a pretty good year so far for tech stocks. The likes of Apple and Microsoft have been soaring… and Nvidia has ridden the AI bo...

The Week Ahead | 26 June 2023

25 Jun 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...

The Weekend Edition | 24-25 June 2023

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

24-25 June 2023 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adju...