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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...

Afternoon Report | 14 June 2022

14 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 ...

Qld, NSW face blackouts, Bitcoin busts to 18 month low, could stamp duty be dumped?

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 14 June 2022 Queensland and NSW face blackouts as the energy crisis worsens.  Also today: Bitcoin tumbles to its lowest level in 18 mont...

Interview: "You could say it's been a bloodbath"

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So many Australian investors are now looking at global stocks. But international markets are subject to a whole range of different pressures, from loc...

Australia-China breakthrough, Wall Street tumbles, ASX gets a revamp

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 13 June 2022 Australia’s relations with China and France take steps in the right direction over the weekend, after two years of tension.&...

Interview: Why Australian companies are breaking dividend records

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Good news for Australian investors - dividends have completed their recovery following the pandemic, and have broken the pre-pandemic annual payout re...

The Week Ahead | 13 June 2022

12 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 by Fear and Greed | 12 June 2022

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last-ever Sunday release of Safeword! This podcast now comes out every Thursday as a standalone podcast. So to keep hearing Safeword by Fear and ...

The Weekend Edition | 11-12 June 2022

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

11-12 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 | 10 June 2022

10 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 ...

Bank stocks sold-off, house prices to tumble, why airline prices are so high

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 10 June 2022 Bank stocks fall as investors fear a big jump in bad debts Also today: House prices set to tumble  Casino watchdogs give the...

Interview: A masterclass in using LinkedIn

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all know how important it is to build a professional network - and this means understanding how to use LinkedIn. Sean Aylmer gets a masterclass on ...

Afternoon Report | 9 June 2022

09 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 ...

$8b bid for toll road group, investors dump banks, NZ’s plan for gassy sheep

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 9 June 2022 One of the last big infrastructure companies on the ASX set to be taken over.   Also today: Fearful investors dump the...

Interview: How this lender has built a business with a conscience

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's a lot more competition these days in lending - and some businesses are carving out an impressive niche. WISR is an ASX-listed neo-lender that ...

Afternoon Report | 8 June 2022

08 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 rate hike stuns, energy crisis worsens, Apple enters buy now pay later

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank surprises everyone, lifting the official interest rate by 0.5 per cent – the biggest jump in 20 years.  Also today: The e...

Interview: What the RBA's supersized rate hike means

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank surprised everyone with a 0.5% increase in the official cash rate. Gareth Aird, Head of Australian Economics at the Commonwealth Bank...

Afternoon Report | 7 June 2022

07 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 ...

PM cosies up to Indonesia, jobs ads up ahead of rate decision, Elvis-mania takes off

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 7 June 2022 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promises to get closer to Indonesia and calls on Australia’s massive superannuation funds to...

Interview: What's greenwashing, and how do we stop it?

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Regulators are cracking down on greenwashing - the overstating or misrepresenting of economic credentials by companies by funds. But there are calls n...

Afternoon Report | 6 June 2022

06 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 ...

Rates start rising ahead of RBA, PM heads to Jakarta, puffer jacket turns 100

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 6 June 2022 Big lenders lift interest rates as house sellers have a rough weekend Also today: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese heads to Jakarta...

Interview: A guide to overvalued stocks

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Investors might have heard of ‘Growth at a Reasonable Price’ (GARP) - a strategy that combines both value and growth in making investment ...

The Week Ahead | 6 June 2022

05 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 by Fear and Greed | 5 June 2022

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Safeword by Fear and Greed | 5 June 2022 Now out every Thursday! To keep hearing Safeword by Fear and Greed every week, search for it on your pod...

The Weekend Edition | 4-5 June 2022

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

4-5 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 adjudi...

Afternoon Report | 3 June 2022

03 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 intervenes in energy crisis, rents set to jump, weird tax deductions

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 3 June 2022 The crisis in the energy sector escalates with the federal government considering the best way to intervene.  Also today: Pri...

Interview: Is this the solution to the labour squeeze?

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With unemployment at its lowest point in decades, businesses are finding it tough to fill vacant roles. Paul Nicolaou, Executive Director of Business ...

Afternoon Report | 2 June 2022

02 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 ...

Economy surge triggers rate pressure, telco wars, golf’s $US25m revolution

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 2 June 2022 The Australian economy grows faster than expected, and there’s plenty of pressure on prices.  Also today: Lithium sto...

Interview: Snapshot of the national economy

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's economy grew by 0.8% in the March quarter, slightly above expectations. So which sectors drove growth, and what's it all mean for inflatio...

Afternoon Report | 1 June 2022

01 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 ...

ASX winners and losers, The Star unsuitable for licence, CBA rethinks cryptos

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 1 June 2022 With a month to go until the financial year end, superannuation returns look poor as the ASX goes backwards.  Also today: ...

Interview: Why it's been so hard to find a tradie

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not a bad time to be a tradie in Australia, with tradespeople of all varieties inundated with work. But prices are rising, supply chains ar...