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The Week Ahead | 25 July 2022
24 Jul 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...
Safeword by Fear and Greed | Episode 19
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is there any worse job than being asked to organise the office Christmas party? And what happened when Sean went to dinner with two of the country's t...
The Weekend Edition | 23-24 July 2022
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
23-24 July 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 adju...
Afternoon Report | 22 July 2022
22 Jul 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 ...
Climate, COVID, aged care take spotlight; China attacks subs deal; Grange hits $1,000
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Albanese government is under fire on issues from foot and mouth disease and COVID, through to aged care and climate legislation. Also today: Ch...
Interview: The fruit & veg entrepreneur building a fugly future
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Good and Fugly is a social enterprise aiming to challenge the big supermarkets and eliminate food waste. It's a model that's growing quickly, with mor...
Afternoon Report | 21 July 2022
21 Jul 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 ...
Interest rates could double, Victoria ALP “rotten”, the show that saved Netflix
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 21 July 2022 The RBA Governor warns that interest rates could double in coming months. Also today: A cracking day on the local share marke...
Interview: Transforming a 148-year-old bank in the digital age
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When Bank of Queensland received a $132,000 fine for issues relating to Open Banking. It highlighted the challenges involved in transitioning a 148-ye...
Afternoon Report | 20 July 2022
20 Jul 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 ...
RBA warns on home loans, call for mask wearing, Tesla chair’s lithium plea
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 20 July 2022 The Reserve Bank warns on home loans. Also today: Pleas for people to start wearing masks again as the COVID spread escalate...
Interview: Climate & cyber risk, the new legal challenges facing businesses
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As climate regulations change, the requirements for businesses will change too - and this comes with legal risk. Coupled with cyber risk, there are so...
Afternoon Report | 19 July 2022
19 Jul 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 ...
Treasurer warns of tough times, ANZ’s $4.9b bid for bank, Thor hammers box office
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 19 July 2022 The federal Treasurer warns of tough times ahead. Also today: ANZ bids for Suncorp, but needs to get through regulatory barrie...
Interview: Why Australia's tech sector is the most exciting in the world
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Vein worked in the White House under three Presidents: Ronald Reagan, George HW Bush and Barack Obama. He's also worked at the World Bank. He te...
Afternoon Report | 18 July 2022
18 Jul 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 ...
ANZ to buy Suncorp bank, super returns fall in 2022, crisis in the mustard world
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 18 July 2022 ANZ is set to buy Suncorp’s bank assets in the biggest financial services deals in more than a decade. Also today: Only three...
Interview: Bonds are back - but it comes with risk
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's so much volatility in equities, currencies and crypto, and with inflation and interest rates rising the bond market is getting a lot of attent...
The Week Ahead | 18 July 2022
17 Jul 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...
Safeword by Fear and Greed | Episode 18
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should Sean Aylmer be able to claim a visit to the Gold Coast as 'life leave'? The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang -...
The Weekend Edition | 16-17 July 2022
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
16-17 July 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 adju...
Afternoon Report | 15 July 2022
15 Jul 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 ...
Unemployment rate hits 3.5%, crypto crisis, bee shortage threatens food chain
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 15 July 2022 Australia’s unemployment rate hits 3.5 per cent, a 48 year low, putting more pressure on the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates...
Interview: A 21st century approach to feeding the dog
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It might be a cliche, but these days dogs are really part of the family. We're spending a lot more on them, with new companies now meeting the demands...
Afternoon Report | 14 July 2022
14 Jul 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 ...
ANZ set to buy MYOB, CEO pay soars, sausage crisis at Bunnings
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 14 July 2022 ANZ set to bid $4.5 billion for MYOB, setting up a battle in the small business sector Also today: Government warns millions co...
Interview: How bank customers are dealing with rising rates
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Interest rates have now risen three months in a row, and mortgage holders customers are feeling the pressure. But at the same time, household savings ...
Afternoon Report | 13 July 2022
13 Jul 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 ...
BNPL party ends, consumer confidence tumbles, billionaire buys an island
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 13 July 2022 The party is over for the BNPL industry after the collapse of a highly anticipated merger Also today: Consumer confidence tumb...
Interview: What on earth is going on with commodities?
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest stories in recent weeks has been the shift in commodity prices. In many cases the record prices we saw for hard and soft commoditie...
Afternoon Report | 12 July 2022
12 Jul 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 summit to boost participation, Hungry Jacks v McCafe, $250m apartment
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 12 July 2022 PM AA announces a major jobs summit aimed at improving productivity, and helping get more women into the workforce. Also today:...
Interview: A new way to get into the property market
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The soaring property market in the last couple of years has seen more people locked out - not because they can't service a loan, but because deposits ...
Afternoon Report | 11 July 2022
11 Jul 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 ...
Australia-China relationship hope, home sales pick up, Musk drops Twitter offer
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 11 July 2022 China and Australia take steps to mend the bilateral relationship. Also today: Wholesale electricity prices skyrocket Some reli...
Interview: Is it time for investors to think about retail stocks again?
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With inflation building and interest rates climbing, retail shares - particularly discretionary retail shares - have broadly sold off across the last ...
The Week Ahead | 11 July 2022
10 Jul 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 | 9-10 July 2022
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
9-10 July 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 adjud...
Afternoon Report | 8 July 2022
08 Jul 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 ...
COVID rears its ugly head again, Crown’s $12m man, Coal outsells iron ore
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 8 July 2022 COVID rears again in Australia, putting pressure on the health system and potentially the economy. Also today: The federal gover...
Interview: Drone deliveries in under an hour
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It sounds like something from the future - but US retail giant Walmart is already using drones for deliveries. And an ASX-listed drone company is supp...
Afternoon Report | 7 July 2022
07 Jul 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 ...
Strikes loom across country, commodity prices tumble, mortgage rates jump
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 7 July 2022 Industrial action across the country looms as workers fight for pay rises. Also today: Commodity prices tumble on fears of a g...
Interview: What the Census data tells us about our future
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week saw the release of the first batch of data from the 2021 Census - an absolute gold mine for information about Australia, our population, who...
Afternoon Report | 6 July 2022
06 Jul 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 hitting mortgages, no relief for fruit & veg prices, super shock
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 6 July 2022 The Reserve Bank hikes interest rates and there’s more to come. Also today: The flood crisis in NSW worsens, dashing hopes ...
Interview: "There's a lot of things hitting consumers at once"
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank board increased interest rates by 50 basis points yesterday, the third increase in as many months as it attempts to bring inflation u...
Afternoon Report | 5 July 2022
05 Jul 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 ...
A$ falls but there’s a bright side, RBA set to lift rates, phone bills on the way up
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 5 July 2022 The Aussie dollar comes under pressure despite strong commodity prices… but it’s not all bad news. Investors prepare for to...
Interview: How a venture capitalist views market turmoil
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Global markets have had their worst first-half on record, and it’s particularly challenging for tech companies - just look at the NASDAQ. It's lost ...
Afternoon Report | 4 July 2022
04 Jul 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 ...
Global markets worst ever year, PM visits Ukraine, auctions take a dive
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 4 July 2022 Global markets have their worst start to a year on record. Also today: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits wartorn Ukraine Auct...
Interview: Property prices slump - how far will they go?
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
National house prices dropped another 0.6% last month, with the drop getting steeper in some of our biggest cities. But with the Reserve Bank board wi...
The Week Ahead | 4 July 2022
03 Jul 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 | 2-3 July 2022
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2-3 July 2022 Adam Lang and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with special guest Tim Burrowes adjudicating.Fin...
Afternoon Report | 1 July 2022
01 Jul 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 ...
Dismal end to FY22, job vacancies galore, superannuation turns 30
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 1 July 2022 A dismal end to the financial year as the local share market disappoints. Also today: Nearly half a million job vacancies in May, ...
Interview: The new competitor to men-only business clubs
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It seems extraordinary that in 2022 there are still men-only business clubs in Australia, refusing entry to women. The Club of United Business is now ...
Afternoon Report | 30 June 2022
30 Jun 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 ...
Retail sales surge, death of a neobank, bombshell Trump testimony
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 30 June 2022 Retail sales exceed expectations, even as consumers are hit with higher prices. Also today: The death of a neobank Anthony Al...
Interview: What boards, execs & investors need to know about ESG
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leading a modern company is not an easy job - for instance, there’s a greater focus on ESG factors than ever before, and for some companies this req...
Afternoon Report | 29 June 2022
29 Jun 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 ...
Australia bigger, more diverse; market’s 4-day recovery; Russia accused of war crime
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 29 June 2022 Australia’s population is growing, it’s more diverse and less religious Also today: Winter COVID spike arrives, with renew...
Interview: The international brewery making Brisbane its home
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brewdog is an international success story - a Scottish craft brewery that's spread throughout the world.So why did it choose Brisbane for its Australi...
Afternoon Report | 28 June 2022
28 Jun 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 ...
Local share market surges, gender pay gap slammed, TikTok’s new millionaire
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 28 June 2022 The local share market surges following a massive boost from Wall Street Also today: The shocking truth behind the gender pay ga...
Interview: Your guide to salaries & payrises in 2022
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With an unemployment rate of just 3.9%, and a shortage of workers across a whole range of sectors, there’s a lot of pressure on wages to rise. But d...
Afternoon Report | 27 June 2022
27 Jun 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 heads to NATO, auctions pulled, corporate America stands up for women
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 27 June 2022 Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns of significantly higher inflation, as the Prime Minister jets off to Europe. The auction market cool...
Interview: Is China open for business again?
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Chinese economy is picking up again, as key cities come out of COVID lockdown. But Australia is still the subject of major tariffs and bans.Profes...
The Week Ahead | 27 June 2022
26 Jun 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...
Safeword has moved!
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Safeword by Fear and Greed has become a separate podcast! There's a new episode available now - search for Safeword by Fear and Greed wherever you ...
The Weekend Edition | 25-26 June 2022
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
25-26 June 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 adju...
Afternoon Report | 24 June 2022
24 Jun 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 ...
Aussie wealth boom, scathing report on harassment in mining, e-cigs don’t help
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 24 June 2022 Australians got much richer during the pandemic. Also today: The mining industry releases a scathing and disturbing report on p...
Interview: The tech legend getting kids excited about AI
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Hugh Williams is a bit of a legend in the tech space. He's the inventor of infinite scroll, and headed up the team that developed Google Maps. Now ...
Afternoon Report | 23 June 2022
23 Jun 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 ...
Sydney casino gets go-ahead, push for COVID jabs, food growers take on supermarkets
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 23 June 2022 Sydney’s new casino gets the go-ahead. Also today: The federal government pushes COVID vaccines for people without a third ...
Interview: With 1 in 4 businesses now cashless, the future is here
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
COVID changed Australian businesses forever. Not only was there a rapid pivot online, there's also been a major shift away from cash. Technology busi...
Afternoon Report | 22 June 2022
22 Jun 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 ...
RBA says no recession, big spending NSW, QLD budgets, Qantas drops face masks
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 22 June 2022 Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe doesn't expect the economy to go into recession but there’s more rate rises in the offing. ...
Interview: "We've seen this horror movie before - now it's in crypto"
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A leading global asset manager with more than $US1.4 trillion in assets under management has come out hard against cryptocurrency, describing it as 'p...
Afternoon Report | 21 June 2022
21 Jun 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 ...
Canberra claims energy solution, commodity prices hit ASX, A380s fly again
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 21 June 2022 The federal government says the energy crisis is over. Also today: Commodity prices tumble, sending the local share market to ...
Interview: What a US recession would mean for us
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Betashares Chief Economist David Bassanese thinks the US economy will go into recession in the next 12 months. He tells Sean Aylmer why, and what it w...
Afternoon Report | 20 June 2022
20 Jun 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 ...
Cryptos crash, house sales tumble, Ferrari goes electric
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 20 June 2022 Crypto currencies tumble over the weekend with some of the biggest digital currencies now down more than 70 per cent since late la...
Interview: Finding the opportunities in a bear market
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It hasn't been an easy ride lately for equity investors. So what have investors learnt after a pretty torrid week - and where might the opportunities ...
The Week Ahead | 20 June 2022
19 Jun 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...
Safeword has moved!
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Safeword by Fear and Greed has become a separate podcast! There's a new episode available now - search for Safeword by Fear and Greed w...
The Weekend Edition | 18-19 June 2022
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
18-19 June 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 adju...
Afternoon Report | 17 June 2022
17 Jun 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 surge pressures rates, BHP to close massive coal mine, rich cities for rich people
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 17 June 2022 Australia creates 60,000 new jobs adding pressure for higher interest rates. Also today: BHP wants to extend the life of on...
Interview: We're in for a slowdown - but will we see a recession?
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a massive week for the Australian economy. Big rate rises overseas, inflation fears sending markets tumbling, a big jump in the minimu...
Afternoon Report | 16 June 2022
16 Jun 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 ...
Minimum wage leaps, electricity regulator intervenes, confidence hits pandemic lows
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 16 June 2022 Minimum wage workers get a big jump in pay. Also today: The regulator takes control of the national electricity market in an ef...
Interview: Investing amidst the stock market carnage
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a brutal few days for equity investors, with the market hammered over inflation fears. Chris Brycki, founder and CEO of online investm...
Afternoon Report | 15 June 2022
15 Jun 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 ...
Carnage in financial markets, rents hit record highs, Aussie bid for London buses
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 15 June 2022 Carnage in financial markets as fears of recession loom Also today: Residential rents hit record highs The federal government ...
Interview: Former Westpac boss reinventing the bank of mum and dad
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With house prices still extraordinarily high, it's little wonder that so many first homebuyers are turning to the bank of mum and dad.Now two former b...