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Interview: The gold miner becoming a silver miner

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Manuka Resources is an ASX-listed gold miner now starting to mine silver. Executive Chairman Dennis Karp joins Sean Aylmer for a 101 on mining preciou...

Afternoon Report | 21 March 2022

21 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 ...

Aust boosts Ukraine help, election warning for pollies, Star’s mystery $900m

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 21 March 2022 Australia puts more money towards Ukraine as the world’s most powerful leaders – US’s Joe Biden and China&rsquo...

Interview: Investment opportunities amid the chaos of 2022

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We've had such a chaotic start to 2022 and it’s been really difficult to know what to do as an investor. Global share markets have undergone a c...

The Week Ahead | 21 March 2022

20 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 | 20 March 2022

19 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 | 19 March 2022

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday, 19 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 | 18 March 2022

18 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 ...

Record low unemployment, teachers furious at minister, time to book a holiday

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 18 March 2022 The pressure is on to lift interest rates as the unemployment rate falls to a 14 year low Also today:  The Federal educatio...

Interview: Markets bounce back after a whirlwind week in economics

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The unemployment rate is going down, interest rates are going up, the economy is looking solid and shares have bounced back. It's been a whirlwind wee...

Afternoon Report | 17 March 2022

17 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 ...

$36b dividend bonanza, COVID cases surge, PM talks tough on China

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 17 March 2022 Investors set to receive $36 billion in dividends in coming weeks Also today:  COVID cases across the nation surge. ...

Interview: How COVID is reshaping parts of the travel industry for the better

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The travel industry has been belted over the past two years. Now imagine the financial and logistical nightmare faced by travel insurance companies. T...

Afternoon Report | 16 March 2022

16 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 ...

Big deals are back, PM says coal has a future, cruising gets green light

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 16 March 2022 Big deals make a return to the local share market  Also today:  Prime Minister Scott Morrison says there’s a ...

Interview: Fintech offering discount loans for 'green' spending

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The mortgage space is extremely competitive in Australia, with customers spoilt for choice. And now the personal and business loans space is undergoin...

Afternoon Report | 15 March 2022

15 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 ...

Big banks surge, pollies pressured on petrol, Australia sues Russia

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 15 March 2022 Big banks surge, leading the local share market higher Also today:  Australia takes Russia to court over the downing of fl...

Interview: Tech boss' unique insight into the booming industry

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian tech industry is booming and demand for all sorts of jobs is at an all-time high. But it’s still a very male-dominated industry. ...

Afternoon Report | 14 March 2022

14 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 ...

Russia closes in on Kyiv, $12b petrol price sting, Uber’s home delivery deal

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 14 March 2022 Russia closes in on Ukrainian capital Kyiv Also today:  Booming petrol prices to cost Australian consumers around $12 billi...

Interview: What investors should know as commodities soar amidst Ukraine war

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The war in Ukraine has sent commodities prices soaring. Gas, oil, coal, gold and nickel have hit huge highs over recent weeks. Largely it comes as glo...

The Week Ahead | 14 March 2022

13 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 | 13 March 2022

12 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 | 12 March 2022

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday, 12 March 2022 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.Find out more: https://fear...

Afternoon Report | 11 March 2022

11 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 ...

Stocks, cryptos surge; RBA deputy jumps ship; Myer’s remarkable 25pc day

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 11 March 2022 The local share market surges along with crypto currencies.  Also today:  The guitar playing Reserve Bank deputy gover...

Interview: Data is crucial... but how does it actually work?

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Data. Almost every business is using it… but the best businesses use it really cleverly. But how? How do they take endless amounts of data from...

Afternoon Report | 10 March 2022

10 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 ...

RBA - rate hike possible, Ukraine open to compromise, $38b defence spend

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 10 March 2022 The Reserve Bank says it’s plausible that interest rates could rise this year.  Also today:  Government to ann...

Interview: The non-bank lender making the surging housing market accessible

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The last 18 months has seen property prices surge more than 25%, making it almost impossible for some to enter the market. It's even harder for those ...

Afternoon Report | 9 March 2022

09 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 ...

Pressure on RBA to lift rates, flood crisis in Sydney, Virgin winning air wars

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 9 March 2022 Some of the country’s leading business figures call on the RBA to lift interest rates.  Also today:  US bans R...

Interview: Aussie biotech on the cusp of big breakthrough

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ASX-listed biotech Mesoblast is spoken about a lot on Fear and Greed due to its extremely volatile share price. This is largely tied to some big medic...

Afternoon Report | 8 March 2022

08 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 ...

Surging oil to hit petrol prices, PM castigates China, floods cost $1.3b & rising

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 8 March 2022 Oil prices hit multi-year records sending share markets tumbling, and petrol prices soaring.  Also today:  PM SM calls...

Interview: Gender wealth gap made worse by the housing boom

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been an extraordinary 18 months for property prices... great news if you own and the opposite if you're trying to get into the market. But now, n...

Afternoon Report | 7 March 2022

07 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 ...

Russia ignores ceasefire, ASX outperforms, AGL rejects $9b bid

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 7 March 2022 Russia bombs safety corridors as the fighting escalates in Ukraine  Also today:  Local markets outperform other nations...

Interview: Which stocks can thrive amid all the economic uncertainty

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Share markets are extremely volatile right now. Between the war in Ukraine, rising inflation and the ongoing pandemic... it's fair to say there's a lo...

The Week Ahead | 7 March 2022

06 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...

Sunday Fear and Greed | 6 March 2022

05 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - take a lighter look at the world of business.Find out more: https://fearandgre...

The Saturday Edition | 5 March 2022

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday, 5 March 2022 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.Find out more: https://feara...

Afternoon Report | 4 March 2022

04 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 ...

Markets roiled by war, floods cost billions, 60 Crown VIPs gambled $70b

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 4 March 2022 Global financial markets go on a roller coaster ride as the Russian invasion of Ukraine spurs commodity prices.  Also today:&...

Interview: How big business can improve the nation's health

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The pandemic has made us take stock of our health, both physical and mental. Many struggled through COVID lockdowns but we also re-discovered the outd...

Afternoon Report | 3 March 2022

03 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 ...

Aussie economy booms, Biden warns Russia, equity markets surge

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 3 March 2022 The Australian economy goes on a tear Also today:  US President Joe Biden warns that Vladamir Putin has badly miscalculate...

Interview: 2022 economic update; how it's going and what's ahead

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a very big week for the economy, with the Reserve Bank meeting and the December quarter GDP data being released. With so much inf...

Afternoon Report | 2 March 2022

02 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 ...

RBA warning on Ukraine, flood disaster escalates, Crown laundering claims

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 2 March 2022  The Reserve Bank warns of economic uncertainty because of the war in Ukraine  Also today:  The flood crisis he...

Interview: Can small business bounce back post-COVID?

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The pandemic has been brutal for small businesses. But now, two years on, there is a sense that things might be returning to something near normal... ...

Afternoon Report | 1 March 2022

01 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 ...

Earnings season strong end, peace talks fail, big business in pet funerals

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 1 March 2022 Earnings season ends with corporate Australia in good shape  Also today:  Russian troops push towards Ukrainian capita...

Interview: Telco founder reveals his 'Noah's Ark' strategy for success

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s interview is a pretty amazing story of persistence… about a 30-year-old company that's kept itself at the forefront of technology...

Afternoon Report | 28 February 2022

28 Feb 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 ...

Russia puts nukes on alert, storms lash east coast, property lull

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 28 February 2022  Russia puts its nuclear arsenal on high alert, as troops push into Ukraine and 150,000 people flee the country.  Al...

Interview: Your 101 in alternative assets

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about alternative assets a lot but don't really discuss them in detail. So what are they and should you include them in your portfolio? Travis...

The Week Ahead | 28 February 2022

27 Feb 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...

Sunday Fear and Greed | 27 February 2022

26 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - take a lighter look at the world of business.Find out more: https://fearandgre...

The Saturday Edition | 26 February 2022

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday, 26 February 2022 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.Find out more: https://f...

Afternoon Report | 25 February 2022

25 Feb 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 ...

Greatest conflict since WWII, markets tumble & oil soars, Qantas’ big loss

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 25 February 2022  Russia invades Ukraine sending financial markets into a tailspin.  Also today:  Qantas reports another big lo...

Interview: Trading platforms' race to the bottom could see investors lose big

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The retail investor boom has led to an influx of trading platforms, all offering lower fees than the other. But if this race to the bottom continues, ...

Afternoon Report | 24 February 2022

24 Feb 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 ...

Wages support rate rise, Rio’s $30b record profit, gun deaths in the US surge

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 24 February 2022  Wages grow and expectations of interest rate rises heighten Also today:  Australia slaps sanctions on Russia Woo...

Interview: Recruitment CEO warns current jobs boom won't last

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a great time to be looking for a job in Australia, with the unemployment rate at just 4.2%. Economists believe that figure could drop even ...

Afternoon Report | 23 February 2022

23 Feb 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 ...

Europe on brink of war, mask wearing set to end, Coles warns on inflation

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 23 February 2022  Europe is on the brink of a full scale conflict as Russian troops march into the Ukraine.  Also today:  Co...

Interview: Domain boss gives his prediction on property prices

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After one of the biggest ever housing booms and with interest rates set to rise, the property market is already showing signs of cooling. And some ana...

Afternoon Report | 22 February 2022

22 Feb 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 intervenes in AGL bid, giant telco tie-up, deadly avocado wars

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 22 February 2022  AGL Energy knocks back an $8 billion bid, but the fight is nowhere near over.  Also today:  Two fierce compe...

Interview: Can robots end the world's supply chain issues?

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Staff shortages, shipping bottlenecks and long product delays are a part of everyday life now and the global supply chain nightmare is a key contribut...

Afternoon Report | 21 February 2022

21 Feb 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 billionaire’s $8b AGL bid, PM furious at China, property market falters

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 21 February 2022  Billionaire Mike Cannon Brookes lobs a bid for AGL Energy  Also today:  Prime Minister Scott Morrison furious...

Interview: Reporting season explained; where to invest & where to avoid

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re about halfway through a particularly chaotic reporting season. With so much volatility in the market, the huge rises and falls after compa...

The Week Ahead | 21 February 2022

20 Feb 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...

Sunday Fear and Greed | 20 February 2022

19 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - take a lighter look at the world of business.Find out more: https://fearandgre...

The Saturday Edition | 19 February 2022

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday, 19 February 2022 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.Find out more: https://f...

Afternoon Report | 18 February 2022

18 Feb 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 ...

Energy crisis as power plant to close, jobs boom, Telstra leads mega profit day

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 18 February 2022  Origin Energy decides to close down the country’s largest coal fired power plant, but will the lights stay on?&nbs...

Interview: How this Aussie unicorn became essential to hotels around the world

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking to an Australian tech company that’s become a unicorn and a global success story. But unless you’re in the hotel busin...

Afternoon Report | 17 February 2022

17 Feb 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 ...

CSL’s bumper profit; warning against budget cuts; sex, drugs & business

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 17 February 2022  Mega companies making mega profits, triggering big jumps in share prices Also today:  The head of Federal Treasu...

Interview: The Russia-Ukraine crisis explained, in full

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The crisis on the Russian-Ukrainian border has put financial markets on edge. Tensions appear to be simmering somewhat but the situation is far from o...

Afternoon Report | 16 February 2022

16 Feb 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’s whopping profit, CBA tips rate rise, scrap metal’s moment in the sun

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 16 February 2022  BHP announces a whopping profit and record dividend  Also today:  The Commonwealth Bank tips an interest r...

Interview: Tech-focused Aussie law firm shows industry is ripe for disruption

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The legal industry is typically very traditional. But one practice is using tech to get a foot-up on the competition, exposing the sector's vulnerabil...

Afternoon Report | 15 February 2022

15 Feb 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 $10b deal, unvaccinated 34x at risk, Aussie Post mega bonuses

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 15 February 2022  Crown set to be sold to a private equity giant Blackstone in a $10 billion deal Also today:  Unvaccinated people ...

Interview: Travel industry could return to normal in '6 to 8 weeks'

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Australia's borders opening to the world in less than a week, we take a look at the state of the tourism and travel industry after a brutal two y...

Afternoon Report | 14 February 2022

14 Feb 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 ...

Markets on edge over Ukraine, rate rise warning, airlines race to win customers

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 14 February 2022  Australians told to leave Ukraine as the US warns of war.  Also today:  Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe say...

Interview: How to invest for long-term returns over quick gains

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As inflation takes off, rate rises loom and sharemarkets get shaky, there are undoubtedly a lot of nervous investors out there. So how do you invest i...

The Week Ahead | 14 February 2022

13 Feb 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...

Sunday Fear and Greed | 13 February 2022

12 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - take a lighter look at the world of business.Find out more: https://fearandgre...

The Saturday Edition | 12 February 2022

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday, 12 February 2022 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.Find out more: https://f...

Afternoon Report | 11 February 2022

11 Feb 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 claims China wants Albanese, NAB’s strong result, US inflation hits 40-year high

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 11 February 2022  The government claims China is backing Anthony Albanese in the next federal election.  Also today:  National ...

Interview: The most important interview you’ll hear this year

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the time it takes to listen to this interview, 37 people will attempt suicide in Australia. That's one every 28 seconds. And every day, seven Aussi...