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Interview: How crypto will come through the FTX debacle
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cryptocurrency and the technology underpinning it copped a hammering last year, largely due to the collapse of trading platform FTX. Zeb Rice, co-fou...
Afternoon Report | 23 January 2023
23 Jan 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 ...
Worst is over for inflation, BHP shares hit record, Netflix’s royal recovery
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 23 January 2023 Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the worst is over for inflation. Also today: BHP’s share price hits a record high Housing mark...
Interview: The big investors holding companies to account
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Australia transitions to a lower-carbon economy, companies are being warned to ensure their own transitions are done in a fair and just way. The Au...
The Week Ahead | 23 January 2023
22 Jan 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 | 21-22 January 2023
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
21-22 January 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 a...
50 year low for unemployment, ASX surges, Microsoft sacks thousands.
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 20 January 2023 Australia’s unemployment rate stays around a 50 year low. The local share market surges as US investors fear a recession. And...
BHP’s challenge to miners, Asian holiday spots in vogue, Woolies named top brand
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 19 January 2023 BHP’s boss says mining companies need to be much more innovative. Also today: The holiday season might be ending, but ...
Consumer confidence jumps, JB HiFi’s bumper Xmas; shock for China economy
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 18 January 2023 Consumer sentiment picks up in Australia, but it’s still very, very weak. Also today: JB Hi Fi records a cracking final s...
ASX jumps on eco news, boom Xmas for retailer, Virgin thinks ASX again
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 17 January 2023 The ASX surges on the back of good global economic news. Also today: One of the country’s large retailers reports a boom ...
Share market’s strong start, Bitcoin bounces, why servos are hot property
15 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 16 January 2023 The local share market has had a good start to the year. But can it continue? Also today: Good news for Aussie exports, with a...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 14-15 January 2023
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson talk to demographer Mark McCrindle about how business is changing: from the great office reviva...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 13 January 2023
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson look at what investors might see from large cap companies in 2023, with special guest Matthew K...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 12 January 2023
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson talk to special guest economist Stephen Koukoulas about some of the unusual economic indicators...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 11 January 2023
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson look at what investors might see on Wall Street this year, with special guest Josh Gilbert from...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 10 January 2023
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson look at what the property market will do this year, with special guest Eliza Owen from CoreLogi...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 9 January 2023
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson ask special guest Matthew Kidman from Centennial Asset Management for five stocks he's watching...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 7-8 January 2023
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson look at how our population is changing: where we're living and working, with special guest, dem...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 6 January 2023
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson talk about what might happen with tech stocks in 2023, with special guest Elise Kennedy from Ja...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 5 January 2023
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson look at what the economy will do this year, with resident economist Stephen Koukoulas.New episo...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 4 January 2023
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson look at investing in international markets, with special guest Catriona Burns from Wilson Asset...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 3 January 2023
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson look at what investors might see from small cap companies in 2023, with special guest Matthew K...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 2 January 2023
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson look at what 2023 could hold for cryptocurrencies, with special guest Josh Gilbert from social ...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 31 Dec - 1 Jan
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, the Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - pick out their favourite stories of the last 12 months.F...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 30 Dec 2022
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, the Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - pick out the biggest international stories of the last 1...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 29 Dec 2022
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, the Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - pick out the biggest stories affecting the economy in th...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 28 Dec 2022
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, the Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - pick out the biggest corporate stories of the last 12 mo...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 27 Dec 2022
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, the Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - pick out the biggest political stories of the last 12 mo...
Fast Five by Fear and Greed | 26 Dec 2022
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In just five minutes, the Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - pick out the biggest stories on the local share market o...
The Weekend Edition | 24-25 December 2022
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
24-25 December 2022 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang ...
BHP-Oz to create copper giant, Libs blame ScoMo for defeat, Beibs takes aim at retailers
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 23 December 2022 BHP set to buy Oz Minerals for $9.6 billion, creating a major copper and nickel producer in Australia. Also today: An inter...
Interview: How 2022 looked for small business
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2022 hasn't been the easiest year for small business - supply chain challenges, labour shortages, rising interest rates and inflationary pressures. An...
Afternoon Report | 22 December 2022
22 Dec 2022
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 blocks telco deal, Wong’s Beijing offensive, Elon Musk quits as Chief Twit
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 22 December 2022 The competition regulator blocks a major telco tie-up, worried that it would cement Telstra’s dominant position. Also to...
Interview: Domain's 'year of two halves'
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2022 started with record property prices, and ended with Domain issuing an earnings forecast downgrade.Jason Pellegrino, CEO of Domain, talks to Sean ...
Afternoon Report | 21 December 2022
21 Dec 2022
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 ...
Best and worst of property, K-Rudd gets top post, peak TV is over
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 21 December 2022 Sydney and Melbourne lead the way among the poor property markets in 2022, while Adelaide has its moment in the sun. Also...
Interview: The other side of the e-commerce boom
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
E-commerce is more than just Amazon and Kogan. There's a booming business to business trade too, led by companies like Ordermentum, connecting hospita...
Afternoon Report | 20 December 2022
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Aust-China relations improve, David Jones has a new owner, poor auction weekend
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 20 December 2022 Australia’s foreign minister will fly to Beijing today, marking a sharp improvement in Australia-China relations. Also to...
Interview: Behind the boom in ETFs
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Exchange Traded Funds or ETFs have been around for a while. But the Australian market is growing quickly, with both the number of ETFs and the number ...
Afternoon Report | 19 December 2022
19 Dec 2022
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 limps to end of year, Deliveroo loses $120m, record profit for wheat exporter
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 19 December 2022 The local share market limps to the end of the year with coal companies celebrating and tech stocks commiserating. Also toda...
Interview: The stocks this global investor is watching
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s never been easier for Australian investors to access international markets. But with those markets being battered by rising interest rates and ...
The Week Ahead | 19 December 2022
18 Dec 2022
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 | 17-18 December 2022
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
17-18 December 2022 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang ...
Afternoon Report | 16 December 2022
16 Dec 2022
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 market surges, ANZ under fire over climate, Qantas to bring down airfares
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 16 December 2022 The local labour market surges, keeping the unemployment rate at a 48 year low. Also today: ANZ under fire for its stance o...
Interview: Why experienced investors are seeking professional advice
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In turbulent times, even experienced investors are turning to financial planners for advice. The Global Investor Study by Schroders, one of Europe’s...
Afternoon Report | 15 December 2022
15 Dec 2022
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 ...
Feds win energy package, RBA Gov wants another term, new world’s richest person
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 15 December 2022 The federal government gets the numbers to pass its controversial energy legislation. Also today: Reserve Bank Governor P...
Interview: What's the outlook for property investors in 2023?
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Will 2023 see property investors returning to the market?Warren Hogan is the former Chief Economist at ANZ. He's now heading up Halo Property at ASX-l...
Afternoon Report | 14 December 2022
14 Dec 2022
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 ...
ASIC sues Star directors, consumers gain confidence, Scott Morrison’s robodebt problem
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 14 December 2022 The corporate regulators sues directors, and former directors and management of The Star, alleging they didn’t do enough ...
Interview: The case for regulating digital assets in Australia
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2022 has been a wild year for cryptocurrencies, defined by volatility in the value of digital tokens, and the multi-billion-dollar collapse of FTX.But...
Afternoon Report | 13 December 2022
13 Dec 2022
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 pushes energy reform, breakthrough in Holy Grail of energy, crisis in hot chips
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 13 December 2022 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese starts his campaign to push through controversial coal and gas legislation, as the share pric...
Interview: Could this be the future of financial markets?
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ASX dumping its $250 million replacement of the CHESS system has brought a lot of attention to the technology underpinning markets.One of the other pl...
Afternoon Report | 12 December 2022
12 Dec 2022
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 ...
Dire warnings over energy deal; home auction market falls; Telstra hit by breach
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 12 December 2022 Dire warnings about the new rules for energy producers, but the government says households and businesses can now expect cheap...
Interview: Winners & losers in tech stocks for 2022
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tech is one of the more volatile sectors of the market. So what’s happened this year, who were the big winners and losers, and where are the opportu...
The Week Ahead | 12 December 2022
11 Dec 2022
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 | 10-11 December 2022
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
10-11 December 2022 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang ...
Afternoon Report | 9 December 2022
09 Dec 2022
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 ...
Feds to back $10b clean energy, cyber biggest challenge since WWII, $4b in potholes
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 9 December 2022 The federal government says it will underwrite $10 billion of clean energy investment to help lower prices. Also today: Cybe...
Interview: Why this spring selling season was a bust
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the official cash rate rose to a 10 year high, putting another dampener on house prices. But the spring selling season was already unlike an...
Afternoon Report | 8 December 2022
08 Dec 2022
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 ...
Last fling for economy, Forrest renewables kingmaker, 2022’s most googled questions
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 8 December 2022 The Aussie economy has one final surge, expanding at a six per cent pace, before higher interest rates start to kick in. ...
Interview: What we've learnt about the Australian economy this week
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a big week for the economy. First the Reserve Bank board increased the official cash rate by 0.25%, then the national accounts data showed the ec...
Afternoon Report | 7 December 2022
07 Dec 2022
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 rise & more to come, ACCC warns airlines on prices, Snowy builder goes bust
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 7 December 2022 The Reserve Bank lifts interest rates for the eighth consecutive month and says there are more hikes on the way Also today: ...
Interview: The push to get EV infrastructure up to speed
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The take-up rate for electric vehicles is much lower in Australia than other parts of the world. But there's a huge amount of work being done to estab...
Afternoon Report | 6 December 2022
06 Dec 2022
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 ...
Boom Xmas for retailers, PM’s COVID case one of many, car sales jump despite fuel prices
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 6 December 2022 Retailers are heading for a boom Christmas as consumers spend up big Also today: Sales of new vehicles skyrocket as the love ...
Interview: Investing in a 'resilient' property market
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a wild ride for parts of the Australian property market, with prices soaring during the pandemic, then dropping back sharply. But non-bank l...
Afternoon Report | 5 December 2022
05 Dec 2022
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 to rise but home sales solid, Aussie subs a priority, watch prices dive
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 5 December 2022 Interest rates are set to rise, but there’s still plenty of buyers in the housing market. Also today: The US promises to d...
Interview: Why 2023 should be a better year for M&A activity
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2023 is looking like a better year for deals, with M&A activity set to rebound in the next 12 months. Dealmaking slowed this year, with economic ...
The Week Ahead | 5 December 2022
04 Dec 2022
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 | 3-4 December 2022
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
3-4 December 2022 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang ad...
Afternoon Report | 2 December 2022
02 Dec 2022
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 ...
More big falls in house prices, ASX hits a six month high, bad news on emissions
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 2 December 2022 House prices fall for the eighth month in a row, with future rate rises set to keep the pressure on. Also today: The ASX s...
Interview: Could behaviour hold the key to the cost of living?
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every day we’re talking about the rising cost of living - interest rates, power bills, grocery prices, petrol. But could behavioural science help to...
Afternoon Report | 1 December 2022
01 Dec 2022
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 comes off the boil, Morrison censured, World Cup’s horrific death toll
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 1 December 2022 There are signs that inflation might be coming off the boil, which is good news for anyone with a mortgage. Also today: SM...
Interview: The forces driving financial markets in 2022
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation, interest rates, conflict in Ukraine, COVID-zero in China - financial markets have been battered in 2022 by global economic forces.David Bas...
Afternoon Report | 30 November 2022
30 Nov 2022
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 ...
Experts split over house prices, potential delays at airports, fast food prices to rise
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 30 November 2022 Experts split over whether the Australian housing market is set to plummet further, or start on its recovery path. Also t...
Interview: Why wages may force workers to quit in droves
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The cost of living crisis has hit households hard - and now workers are taking the issue up with their employers. New research from global recruitmen...
Afternoon Report | 29 November 2022
29 Nov 2022
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 ...
Best is over for retailers, RBA apologises for rate calls, China unrest escalates
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 29 November 2022 A boom time for retailers over the Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales, but the best may be over. The Reserve Bank apologises...
Interview: Behind nickel's extraordinary year
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a strange year for nickel. The war in Ukraine has caused supply challenges, at a time when demand is soaring because of nickel's use in batt...
Afternoon Report | 28 November 2022
28 Nov 2022
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 laws set to pass Senate, Labor holds Victoria, Morningstar’s top stocks
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 28 November 2022 The federal government gets the single vote it needs to push through its controversial industrial relations legislation. Also ...
Interview: The investing landscape after AGM season
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the ASX at six month highs, it's a good time to assess what where the market's at, and what we learnt from AGM season.Matthew Kidman, Principal a...
The Week Ahead | 28 November 2022
27 Nov 2022
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 | 26-27 November 2022
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
26-27 November 2022 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang ...
Afternoon Report | 25 November 2022
25 Nov 2022
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 ...
Govt’s IR legislation backdown, Qantas strike threat, Obama to visit Aus
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 25 November 2022 The federal government backs down on parts of its industrial relations legislation. Also today: Qantas cabin crew threaten ...
Interview: The startling truth about the air we breathe
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic has made us all think about the quality of the air we breathe. It's little wonder then that demand for air purifiers is soaring.Expert Dy...