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Interview: Your guide to house prices & the property market
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you needed more evidence the housing boom is slowing, here it is. House price growth across the combined capital cities is 10 times slower this qua...
Afternoon Report | 2 May 2022
02 May 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 ...
Labor focuses on housing, gender; Wall Street plunge; Buffet’s investing lessons
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 2 May 2022 Labor officially launches its election campaign, promising help for new home buyers, cheaper medicines and gender pay equity. ...
Interview: The global investing landscape laid bare
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From the Fed moving on interest rates and the ongoing impact of the Ukraine conflict, to China's COVID-zero policy, and even the performance of big US...
The Week Ahead | 2 May 2022
01 May 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 | 1 May 2022
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SAFEWORD BY FEAR AND GREED IS MOVING! To keep hearing it every week, search for it on your podcast platform, or click here to subscribe/follow: APPLE:...
The Weekend Edition | 30 April - 1 May 2022
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
30 April - 1 May 2022 Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang doubling as adjudicator.Find o...
Afternoon Report | 29 April 2022
29 Apr 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 ...
Coles forecasts more price rises, Rate rise tipped at 100%, Mattel under offer
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 29 April 2022 Companies from supermarket giant Coles to iron ore miner Fortescue warn that rising costs are here to stay Also today: The...
Interview: Harnessing the power of data for your business
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone in business knows that now, more than ever, there is so much power in data. The systems we use and the information that we capture can bri...
Afternoon Report | 28 April 2022
28 Apr 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 spike to trigger rate rise, Packer dumps Crown, housing market tumbles
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 28 April 2022 Inflation hits a 20 year high, and interest rates could now start rising as soon as next week. Also today: James Packer ...
Interview: Will we see an interest rate rise next week?
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation jumped sharply last quarter, exceeding market expectations. So what does this mean now for the Reserve Bank board meeting next Tuesday?AMP A...
Afternoon Report | 27 April 2022
27 Apr 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 ...
Market plunges on slowdown fears; home loan cheats; Uber faces monster fine
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 28 April 2022 The local share market tumbles on fears of a big slowdown in China Also today: More than one-third of people cheat on their h...
Interview: The business of expos in a post-COVID world
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When COVID struck, business expos were hit hard. Some moved online, but it didn't quite have the same feel as visiting a convention, seeing speakers a...
Afternoon Report | 26 April 2022
26 Apr 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 ...
Aussies dump fixed loans; Woodside, Santos fail; Ferrari’s red hot problem
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 27 April 2022 Australians dump fixed rate loans as inflation figures set to reach a 14 year high. Also today: Reports that Dexus and Mi...
Interview: Picking stocks in a rising interest rate environment
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Which stocks do best when rates are rising? Matthew Kidman, Principal at Centennial Asset Management, takes Sean through the companies and sectors to ...
Anzac Day; Markets tumble as US Fed flags rate rise; PM grilled over Solomons
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 26 April 2022 Stock markets tumble as the US Federal Reserve flags a half a percent rate hike Also today, in a shorter episode for Anzac Day: ...
Anzac Day interview: "To me, it's everything"
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a special Anzac Day interview, Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Brendan Nelson - former director of the Australian War Memorial, now President of Boeing Au...
The Week Ahead | 25 April 2022
24 Apr 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 | 24 April 2022
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SAFEWORD BY FEAR AND GREED HAS MOVED! To keep hearing it every week, search for it on your podcast platform, or click here to subscribe/follow: A...
The Weekend Edition | 23-24 April 2022
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
23-24 April 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 adj...
Afternoon Report | 22 April 2022
22 Apr 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 ...
Share market edges towards record, Albo has COVID, pub lunch price rise
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The local share market moves towards an all-time high, outperforming most other bourses Also today: Anthony Albanese tests positive to COVID, throwin...
Interview: What your personal details are worth on the dark web
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From $30 for your Twitter account login, right through to hundreds of dollars for your medical records: this is what your personal details are worth t...
Afternoon Report | 21 April 2022
21 Apr 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 ...
$20b bid for hospital owner, COVID restrictions dumped, Netflix subscribers flee
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 21 April 2022 A $20 billion bid for Australia’s largest hospital operator. Also today: NSW and Victoria drop COVID restrictions ...
Interview: The Aussie company acquired as the metaverse expands
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the metaverse grows, prepare to see a lot more big deals - like this one, involving Australian company Be Media. Jordan Fogarty, Founder and ...
Afternoon Report | 20 April 2022
20 Apr 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 ...
Boost for house prices, RBA concedes rate rises sooner, Macron bares too much
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 20 April 2022 New rules for first home buyers are set to boost house prices Also today: The Reserve Bank says the timing of the next intere...
Interview: How pet cremations have changed the funeral business
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We don't talk about it much, but it's a sector we're all going to come into contact with at some point. Lynne Gallucci, Executive General Manager at A...
Afternoon Report | 19 April 2022
19 Apr 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 ...
Financial advice crisis, PM takes swipe at independents, traffic snarls on the way
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 19 April 2022 The crisis in the financial advice industry gets worse with planners fleeing the industry and investors turning to social media....
Interview: Why female-run small businesses are Australia's untapped resource
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
30% of small businesses in Australia are run by women. That number can be a lot higher - but we need to level the playing field. Amanda Rose, founder ...
AMP to sell off more assets, cruise ships return to Sydney, Musk v Twitter
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 18 April 2022 The Prime Minister locks in his key post-election appointments - provided he wins, of course. Also today: The ban on cruis...
Interview: Your guide to US tech stocks
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australian investors love US tech stocks. Many of them are household names, though they've taken shareholders on a bit of a ride lately. Brent Kochuba...
The Week Ahead | 18 April 2022
17 Apr 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 | 17 April 2022
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SAFEWORD BY FEAR AND GREED HAS MOVED! To keep hearing it every week, search for it on your podcast platform, or click here to subscribe/follow: APPLE:...
The Weekend Edition | 15-17 April
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
15-17 April 2022 In a long weekend special edition, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fea...
Afternoon Report | 14 April 2022
14 Apr 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 ...
Sentiment fallout for economy, election; ultra rich audits; good times for lux brands
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 14 April 2022 Consumer sentiment tumbles with ramifications for the housing market, the share market and the election. Also today: ...
Interview: Behind the scenes of Australia’s largest peacetime logistical exercise
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of polling places, 40,000 supply routes, 17 million voters - and COVID. Election day is an extraordinary logistical exercise. AEC spokesman ...
Afternoon Report | 13 April 2022
13 Apr 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 ...
Soaring rents gets political, cryptos tumble, Honda’s play for the EV buyer
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 13 April 2022 Rents soar helping investors, but perhaps not the federal government and definitely not the homeless. Also today: ...
Interview: Building a brand through advocacy
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tory Archbold had huge success in her twenties as the founder of PR agency Torstar. Then she made a huge career change, closing her agency and startin...
Afternoon Report | 12 April 2022
12 Apr 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 ...
Tech stocks hammered, Albo’s tough first day, Qantas boss calls for change
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 12 April 2022 Technology stocks take a bath Also today: A tough first day on the campaign trail for opposition leader Anthony Albanese ...
Interview: Is the post-pandemic insolvency cliff upon us?
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever since the Government spent billions of dollars supporting businesses, there’s been an expectation of a wave of insolvencies once things ret...
Afternoon Report | 11 April 2022
11 Apr 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 ...
PM fires the gun, RBA wary of falls in house prices, insurance costs to rise
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 11 April 2022 Prime Minister Scott Morrison nominates 21 May for an election that will be fought on the economy, social policy and geopolitics....
Interview: What rising rates mean for equity investors
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Interest rates are set to rise in coming months - possibly as early as June. It has an obvious impact on homeowners, those looking to get into the hou...
The Week Ahead | 11 April 2022
10 Apr 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 | 10 April 2022
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Safeword is becoming a separate podcast! Search for Safeword by Fear and Greed and hit follow on your podcast platform so you don't miss an episode. T...
The Weekend Edition | 9-10 April 2022
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
9-10 April 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 | 8 April 2022
08 Apr 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 ...
Big banks’ share prices boom, gold hoax claim, believable politicians?
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 8 April 2022 The share prices of Australia’s big banks soar as investors expect bigger profits from rising interest rates. Also tod...
Interview: Why regional Australia is the pandemic's biggest winner
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During the pandemic there's been a lot of talk of a regional boom. Now we know just how big that boom was. Sean Aylmer speaks to Simon Kuestenmacher, ...
Afternoon Report | 7 April 2022
07 Apr 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 ...
House prices under pressure, dying in Australia, VW’s radical change
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 7 April 2022 House prices under pressure as interest rate hikes loom. Also today: Why people die in Australia VW’s radical chang...
Interview: How major investors are holding big companies to account
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors is a group of funds managing more than $1 trillion in assets. On average, they own 10% of every com...
Afternoon Report | 6 April 2022
06 Apr 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 rate hikes by mid year, PM clears decks for poll, world’s favourite scent
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 6 April 2022 A rate hike in the middle of the year is now likely after the Reserve Bank stops saying it wants to be patient on inflation and...
Interview: World's largest fund manager on the outlook for investors
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BlackRock is the world's largest fund manager, with more than $10 trillion in assets under management. Ben Powell is BlackRock's Chief Investment Stra...
Afternoon Report | 5 April 2022
05 Apr 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 ...
Mega merger in funds sector, AUD heads to 80c, weird & wild COVID effects
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 5 April 2022 Major fund manager Perpetual launches a $2.4 billion takeover of one of its main rivals. Also today: The Aussie doll...
Interview: Why Australia's casinos can’t keep out of the headlines
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Both Crown Resorts and the Star Entertainment Group have had their share of troubles in recent times. Extraordinary allegations about money laundering...
Afternoon Report | 4 April 2022
04 Apr 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 ...
PM’s character challenge, Tabcorp plans unveiled, A-lister selling wine to Aussies
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 4 April 2022 Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s character takes centre-stage as the election campaign, which hasn’t been announced, he...
Interview: A guide to investing in volatile times
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation, interest rates, Ukraine, China, COVID - it's a volatile time for investors. Evan Lucas, Head of Strategy at InvestSMART, takes Michael Thom...
The Week Ahead | 4 April 2022
03 Apr 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 | 3 April 2022
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(Previously Sunday Fear and Greed) The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - take a lighter look at the world of busines...
The Saturday Edition | 2 April 2022
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 2 April 2022 Michael Thompson and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with guest judge Jennifer Duke adjudica...
Afternoon Report | 1 April 2022
01 Apr 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 ...
Mining’s next wave, Ukraine’s Zelensky warns Australia, the $240m CEO
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 1 April 2022 The Big Australian outperforms - but are we on the cusp of the next mining boom? Also today: The Ukrainian President addresses ou...
Interview: Inside the business of beer
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Beer is big business in Australia. Craft beers have exploded in popularity, and now alcohol-free beers are growing in popularity too. But how sustaina...
Afternoon Report | 31 March 2022
31 Mar 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 ...
Telstra boss retires, Zelensky to address Canberra, Twiggy’s $50b comment
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 31 March 2022 Telstra’s CEO Andy Penn resigns after leading the company through its biggest transformation in years. Also today: Mixed...
Interview: The surprising winner out of the Budget
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Media commentator & proprietor of Unmade Tim Burrowes examines the state of the media industry in the lead-up to the election, and explains why bi...
Afternoon Report | 30 March 2022
30 Mar 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 ...
Budget night, China’s South Pacific play, oil falls & cryptos rise
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 30 March 2022 The winners, the losers and the inside story on last night’s Budget. Also today: China set to get a foothold in the Sou...
Interview: Fear and Greed's guide to the Federal Budget
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our special coverage of the 2022 Federal Budget, economist Stephen Koukoulas explains exactly what it means for the economy, for businesses and for...
Afternoon Report | 29 March 2022
29 Mar 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 ...
Star CEO quits, Budget Day arrives, Shanghai shutdown's global impact
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 29 March 2022 Star Entertainment loses its CEO as the revelations about the casino group keep coming. Also today: It’s Budget day...
Interview: The politics of the Federal Budget
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will hand down his final budget before the election in May. For a government heading into an election behind in the ...
Afternoon Report | 28 March 2022
28 Mar 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 ...
Biden takes on Putin, Budget week leaks, icecream maker’s $12m fine
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 28 March 2022 US President Joe Biden causes an international stir, declaring Vladimir Putin can’t remain in power. Also today: ...
Interview: A guide to ethical investing without compromising returns
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More investors are wanting to put their money into funds and companies that align with their values. Fiona Manning, Portfolio Manager at Apostle Funds...
The Week Ahead | 28 March 2022
27 Mar 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 | 27 March 2022
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(Previously Sunday Fear and Greed) The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - take a lighter look at the world of busines...
The Saturday Edition | 26 March 2022
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 26 March 2022 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam L...
Afternoon Report | 25 March 2022
25 Mar 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 ...
Crown “unfit” to run casino, NAB’s mega buyback, Rinehart tops rich list
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 25 March 2022 Crown Resorts is found to be not fit to run a casino, but it keeps its licence to operate. Also today: National Australia ...
Interview: Tech, property & mining fuel Aussie billionaire boom
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Of the 250 richest people in this country, 131 are billionaires. But who's on the list, who's dropped off it, and what's it take to get there? John St...
Afternoon Report | 24 March 2022
24 Mar 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 ...
The Star open to triads, record bond sell-off, 2m Aussies hit by fraud
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 24 March 2022 An inquiry hears that The Star casino group knew it was dealing with a member of a Chinese triad gang and did nothing for three...
Interview: How businesses can get in front of the digital consumer wave
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's not too late for businesses to make the most of the huge surge in customers shifting online - but the digital customer experience is cr...
Afternoon Report | 23 March 2022
23 Mar 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 ...
BHP leads market higher, COVID cases surge, coal shareholders’ guilty pleasure
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 23 March 2022 BHP leads the share market to a two month high. Also today: COVID case numbers surge as the latest variant of Omi...